Norcold 1200 LRIM External DC Fans

Call PPL, they carry a large assortment of parts for RV's

They are nothing but 12V computer fan. While out run a pair of wires from the snap temp switch that turns the fans on automatically so you can turn them on manually. I would put three back instead of just two.

Norcold replacement fans cost about $100 each. Get the computer type ball bearing fans a lot cheaper. Doug

How do you mount the computer fans the other fans are mounted with a bracket to the cooling unit pointing upward??

noleakman wrote:
How do you mount the computer fans the other fans are mounted with a bracket to the cooling unit pointing upward??

If the original bracket cannot be adapted to the new fans, I used zip ties when I did the same modification you are attempting a number of years ago. Not that it matters, but it was on a National Tradewinds.

Safe travels.

noleakman wrote:
How do you mount the computer fans the other fans are mounted with a bracket to the cooling unit pointing upward??

All such fans have 4 corner mounting holes. You just have to make sure the new fans are the same size as the old. AND make sure they blow UP. Doug

Do you have to pull fridge out to reach the fans?

"noleakman"....Typically you have to pull the refer out to get to those fans. On SOME coaches, the outside opening may give you access, but I've never seen a coach that does.

As others stated, you can use a computer fan. Make sure you buy a good quality model so you don't have to do this again. Adding the switch that allows you to turn them on manually can really help in hot weather. When I had my Norcold, I added auxiliary fans that were left on 24/7 during summer camping.

1. Ball bearing fans. Don't waste your money on cheap non bearing Chinese fans.
2. Fridge just needs to be moved forward far enough to access the back of the fridge thru the outside access hatch. Being a contortionist will help.
3. Any four hole fan will fit as long as they are the correct size. Usually 4".
4. Make sure they are 12VDC.
5. I'll get the number of the ones I used and post a picture later today.
6. Whoever did your cooling unit replacement sure did you a disservice by not replacing them at the same time. Every CU mfg recommends that.
7. If you can't find them anywhere else, HERE is a place to get them....Dennis

Below is a pic of the fans I used. Cost was $4.95 each. Since we spend time in Texas and Arizona I had added four extra ones on the roof. I have pics of that if you want them. I have since pulled the Notsocold out and replaced it with the Samsung 197 residential....:)

I had checked with a few RV shops and it seems they don't want to hook up anything but stock! I wish I was a good repair man to tackle that job or could find someone in my area that was interested in doing it! I hate to burn up my new cooling unit with it being so hot in Riverside Ca in the summer!