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jbrack
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Sep 05, 2019

Norcold Fridge Problem

I have a 2017 5th Wheel with a double door Norcold fridge. We have been up in Alaska and all around the Yukon, BC, and Alberta where we encountered RV parks with poor electrical service. At two places we were on generator power and I know I was not getting the proper amps I need. My RV is designed to run on 50 amp but I use a 30 amp adapter like everyone else does. My fridge has always performed perfectly but now I have to put the temp setting on 9 to keep the temp inside in the safe zone. My question is did I damage my fridge by using low amperage power? It won't stay cold on straight propane either.

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  • Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Not properly cooling on electric OR Propane is NOT a low amp issue

    30A is NOT low amp issue either

    Are the external fans running?
    Is fridge in a slide out?
    Airflow is CRITCIAL to cooling process......

    IS this a Norcold 1200 model?
    What error/fault codes are you getting?
    What temps are freezer & food compartment achieving?


    The Fridge is a 1210 model. It is in the slide. I get no error codes, it just doesn't get very cold. On the #9 setting, it is currently at 38 degrees. I am in Alberta, Canada at the moment and the outside temp is around 75.
  • Not properly cooling on electric OR Propane is NOT a low amp issue

    30A is NOT low amp issue either

    Are the external fans running?
    Is fridge in a slide out?
    Airflow is CRITCIAL to cooling process......

    IS this a Norcold 1200 model?
    What error/fault codes are you getting?
    What temps are freezer & food compartment achieving?

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