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kalynzoo
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Apr 12, 2014

Norcold issue again, this is getting old

Getting ready for a nice vacation, an FMCA rally and then a week with grandkids traveling through the West. I went out to put some more stuff in the Norcold 1200 frig and the green light was off. It appears the "wart" fix for the recall probably tripped. My mobile mechanic came out an reset the box, so we are ready to go. But really, this is the best fix Norcold could come up with for their high end unit. Sure, I've thought about going all electric, even looked at new rigs with household refrigerators. But I like my RV, and just the thought of replacing 6 or 8 deep cell batteries at the same time gives me the same shivers I get when I have to replace all 6 22.5 tires. Anyway, this is just my Rant for the day.
Happy Trails to all.
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  • Teacher_s_Pet's avatar
    Teacher_s_Pet
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2014
    SCVJeff wrote:
    Executive wrote:
    Learn how to reset it yourself until the dreaded ammonia smell comes....I replaced my cooling unit with the Amish one and am happy with my fridge. The reset is pretty simple and avoids the expense of the mobile mech...if you can't find the directions, let me know and I'll dig them up. It's really a simple jump across tow terminals. You'll need a short piece of telephone or sprinkler wire.....Dennis
    Its actually just a magnet.



    That's what I was told on our 1200.
  • SCVJeff's avatar
    SCVJeff
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2014
    Executive wrote:
    Learn how to reset it yourself until the dreaded ammonia smell comes....I replaced my cooling unit with the Amish one and am happy with my fridge. The reset is pretty simple and avoids the expense of the mobile mech...if you can't find the directions, let me know and I'll dig them up. It's really a simple jump across tow terminals. You'll need a short piece of telephone or sprinkler wire.....Dennis
    Its actually just a magnet.
  • SCVJeff's avatar
    SCVJeff
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2014
    pianotuna wrote:
    I've ordered the unit and will have it installed. I can ill afford a new fridge.
    I dont think anyone can. But it would be interesting to hear how this one is any better or worse than the Norcold device? It just makes no sense to detect a problem, shut down, cool, and relight, just to mask the real problem. The Norcold can be reset too, but its meant to be done by someone smart enough to look for the reason it tripped, and how serious it might be. Not so with this one.

    Although it would be cool to have a temp display.
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Apr 12, 2014
    Learn how to reset it yourself until the dreaded ammonia smell comes....I replaced my cooling unit with the Amish one and am happy with my fridge. The reset is pretty simple and avoids the expense of the mobile mech...if you can't find the directions, let me know and I'll dig them up. It's really a simple jump across tow terminals. You'll need a short piece of telephone or sprinkler wire.....Dennis
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Apr 12, 2014
    I've ordered the unit and will have it installed. I can ill afford a new fridge.
  • Puttin's avatar
    Puttin
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2014
    I'd take a look at this web site. They're better suited in dealing with Norcolds. Even if you don't go there, they may recommend someone close by. Don't throw away your fridge just yet.Click
  • SCVJeff's avatar
    SCVJeff
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2014
    Looks like a smarter band-aid to the one Norcold already provides. Not sure I'm a fan of a fail safe that resets itself

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