Forum Discussion

hypoxia's avatar
hypoxia
Explorer
Mar 16, 2014

Norcold 1200 Preventative Maintenance

I am installing a cooling unit today in my Norcold 1200. I started wondering if any parts should be replaced while I have access to the back. I plan to add a third fan which will be connected to the solar panel on top of the air conditioner as well as a baffle on the condenser.

17 Replies

Show More
  • hypoxia's avatar
    hypoxia
    Explorer
    Mar 17, 2014
    dougrainer wrote:
    Replace BOTH fans and the fan tstat. From the Fan tstat, run a wire from each side of the tstat down the back to behind the refer to manually test or run the fans when there is a problem. Have your 3rd fan blowing OUT the top on top the refer. Doug

    Somehow I missed your post yesterday. I had seen that advice on a post you did a while back and ran the wiring as suggested. I set up the solar panel fans to run one beside the two factory fans and one on top of the vent. They both blow upwards.
  • hypoxia's avatar
    hypoxia
    Explorer
    Mar 17, 2014
    pianotuna wrote:
    Hi hypoxia,I am not talking about fire protection. I'm talking about "out of level" operation protection.

    That may be a good thing to have, I haven't given it any consideration yet.

    One thing I did per Doug Rainer's advice is run a wire to enable testing the fan thermostatic switch easily. It also provides the ability to bypass the switch and power the fans independently.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Mar 16, 2014
    Hi hypoxia,

    I am not talking about fire protection. I'm talking about "out of level" operation protection.
  • hypoxia's avatar
    hypoxia
    Explorer
    Mar 16, 2014
    Thanks, I cleaned the drain tube which was full of debris. Everything I read claims the fire protection is not needed with the Amish Unit.
  • YC_1's avatar
    YC_1
    Nomad
    Mar 16, 2014
    I would replace the drain tube. Be sure to replace any components that might be in the end of the tube as well. There may be a device to hold back some water to keep warm air out of the refer.

    Loosten any ground wires that are held down and clean and retighten.
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Mar 16, 2014
    Replace BOTH fans and the fan tstat. From the Fan tstat, run a wire from each side of the tstat down the back to behind the refer to manually test or run the fans when there is a problem. Have your 3rd fan blowing OUT the top on top the refer. Doug

About Technical Issues

Having RV issues? Connect with others who have been in your shoes.24,343 PostsLatest Activity: Dec 11, 2025