Hello allI probably should have followed my gut and turned on the fridge well in advance of our trip.Now we are planning to leave in 2 days and my old Norcold 662 seems to have failed. We started it up this morning and smelled ammonia this afternoon. The divider between the fridge and freezer was hot too.So - question of urgency - Does Camping World typically have replacement models on hand?I've got maybe a day option to delay the trip, but we're heading from NY to MO to see the eclipse and meet friends. Can't quite ask the solar system to hold off while we figure this out.

didja call CW and ask? good luck.

demort wrote: Does Camping World typically have replacement models on hand?Probably best to ask them.

I've never used CW for maintenance, but they don't seem to respond well to rush situations. Call several other RV places, they will usually respond better.Bill

Sounds like coolers are the best option in your shoes. Then you can weigh all your options including a 12 volt compressor style fridge as well as another propane. But if you are going propane again I imagine the only way you are going to get that installed is if you do it yourself. If you can find a dealer that has one in stock.

I would check with local RV shop. Some can get refers overnight.You don't say where you are so cannot help with facility.

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rk911
Explorer
Aug 14, 2017
didja call CW and ask? good luck.
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2017
demort wrote:
Does Camping World typically have replacement models on hand?
Probably best to ask them.
Trackrig
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2017
I've never used CW for maintenance, but they don't seem to respond well to rush situations. Call several other RV places, they will usually respond better.

Bill
dave17352
Explorer
Aug 14, 2017
Sounds like coolers are the best option in your shoes. Then you can weigh all your options including a 12 volt compressor style fridge as well as another propane. But if you are going propane again I imagine the only way you are going to get that installed is if you do it yourself. If you can find a dealer that has one in stock.
enblethen
Nomad
Aug 14, 2017
I would check with local RV shop. Some can get refers overnight.
You don't say where you are so cannot help with facility.
MrWizard
Moderator
Aug 14, 2017
i think, i would leave now
stop in Elkart Indiana, and have one of the Rv places there install a new fridge
its monday, look them up on the web, make a few phones calls
set up an appointment
you will be 2/3 of the way there to your Mo destination
when you stop in Elkart

who built your RV ? are they in Elkart, even better !
demort
Explorer
Aug 14, 2017
My local CW is closed. Maybe I should try one along the route.
And I suppose the coolers will be the plan B.

I'm in New York. Poughkeepsie Area.
demort
Explorer
Aug 14, 2017
And this is a '93 Itasca Sunrise
GordonThree
Explorer
Aug 15, 2017
Swap it for a dorm fridge, they're on sale right now for back to school. Once it's cold, it'll stay that way for a long time if you leave the door shut.

Or spend big and get a Dometic 12v fridge/freezer cooler from Amazon, two day delivery!
Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
Aug 15, 2017
GordonThree wrote:
Swap it for a dorm fridge, they're on sale right now for back to school. Once it's cold, it'll stay that way for a long time if you leave the door shut.

Or spend big and get a Dometic 12v fridge/freezer cooler from Amazon, two day delivery!

X2 on either of these. 12V compressor fridges cool down quickly. I bought a small Dometic portable and have been very happy with it.

Another option: use your non-functioning fridge as an ice chest. Buy ice along the way.