Dometic or Norcold? Electric?
It appears as though my Dometic fridge is on the blink. I went out to the trailer to get ready for a trip, only to discover that the fridge internal temp was over 80 degrees. The trailer sits in my ...
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If I am unable to fix mine with no more than simple repairs, cleaning, etc...I am seriously considering replacing it. It's somewhat been a hassle since I bought the trailer almost a year ago. (2004 Aljo). I suspect it was not maintained, and since I have found all sorts of other "surprises" on the trailer, I'm not holding much hope for a simple fix.
With all of that being said, I see my options as this:
1) Replace with new Dometic fridge
2) Replace with new Norcold fridge
3) Replace cooling 'module' and keep existing fridge cabinet
4) Screw it all and go full electric with a compressor model from Lowes, etc.
Buying a used trailer is a crapshoot as far as the refer goes.I would just guess from what I have seen that the vast majority of rvers don't think having there trailer refer as level as they can is that important...Well,it is especially in older units.
I had the same problem as you with a used trailer.Worked when I bought it but went out shortly after...I replaced the cooling unit..About $400 bucks or so.In my opinion it raises the worth of your used trailer/motor home or whatever with basically a new frig in it leaving the new buyer more assured he won't have to replace the frig which is expensive.
Other than water damage,the refrigerator working properly is my number 1 concern buying a used unit.
