Norcold Refrigerator Problems
Hey All- Ok, here's my situation. We have a Norcold Refrigerator model 1200LRIM in a 2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, and here's our recent history: 1. We've been parked and on 50AMP service for...
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dshinnick wrote:
Update:
It's the 120V fuse which kept blowing. And it wasn't a tech at Norcold which helped me do the reset; it was a mobile RV tech, who services Norcold, who stepped me through it while inching along a typically-jammed southern California freeway.
Well, we've started to smell ammonia, which I understand is a slam-dunk indication of a bad cooling unit. Lovely. So, now, how should I proceed? My shop is suggesting I order a brand-new OEM unit for about $1,200, plus 3 hours labor to install. Just wanted to run this by the forum for opinions and options.
Dave
Sorry to hear of the problems. The numbers they quoted are within norms for that kind of job. The only other option is to replace it with a residential unit. Lots of threads on the pros and cons of that route. For what its worth we had something similar happen and went the residential route. Very happy we did.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Stay safe on the road.
