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JnCMiller
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Apr 14, 2014

Beware of Fire and Check that Extinguisher date

Our Norcold 1210 was in for it's 4th repair to the cooling unit and it finally happened......the unit caught on FIRE while in the shop, but fortunately the service technicians responded to the "on-board" smoke detector alarm, grabbed and dry chemical extinguishers and put out the fire before the coach and interior could ignite.

With so many fires, and product failures, how can Norcold continue to do business? Also, have you ever called their service center for assistance, talk about rude.

After a week and a half "off the road" we have installed a residential frig with little cabinet modifications and it seems to be working like a charm.

14 Replies

  • If a fire should occur behind the fridge, how can a fire extinguisher be used to put it out? How would you get to it? Through the wall vent?
  • Fire Department at an RV rally showed us all how the fire extinguishers provided in our RV's 'settle' to the bottom so when you grab them in an emergency they do NOT work. Their suggestion was to shake them routinely so that they actually work when needed.:R
  • This serves as a good reminder to think about fire extinguishers. My RV and truck extinguishers are from 2008. The one in the truck had a gauge that was in the "red". I tried it, and it didn't work. Tried the one that came with the RV and it didn't work either. Don't know how long they are supposed to last.
  • Glad your rig came through OK. You'll be forever happy that you went to a residential refrig. I replaced my 1200 in a 2008 Allegro Bus and it was the best thing I ever did. I'll never deal with another Norcold or Dometic refrigerator/freezer or any other evaporative cooling appliance. The technology is fatally flawed and I too don't know how a company that continually ignores the hazards and repeated failures that these units have seen can stay in business. Where's the nasty lawyers when you need one??