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Norcold issue again, this is getting old

kalynzoo
Explorer
Explorer
Getting ready for a nice vacation, an FMCA rally and then a week with grandkids traveling through the West. I went out to put some more stuff in the Norcold 1200 frig and the green light was off. It appears the "wart" fix for the recall probably tripped. My mobile mechanic came out an reset the box, so we are ready to go. But really, this is the best fix Norcold could come up with for their high end unit. Sure, I've thought about going all electric, even looked at new rigs with household refrigerators. But I like my RV, and just the thought of replacing 6 or 8 deep cell batteries at the same time gives me the same shivers I get when I have to replace all 6 22.5 tires. Anyway, this is just my Rant for the day.
Happy Trails to all.
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Executive45
Explorer III
Explorer III
Learn how to reset it yourself until the dreaded ammonia smell comes....I replaced my cooling unit with the Amish one and am happy with my fridge. The reset is pretty simple and avoids the expense of the mobile mech...if you can't find the directions, let me know and I'll dig them up. It's really a simple jump across tow terminals. You'll need a short piece of telephone or sprinkler wire.....Dennis
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Nomad III
I've ordered the unit and will have it installed. I can ill afford a new fridge.
Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.

Puttin
Explorer
Explorer
I'd take a look at this web site. They're better suited in dealing with Norcolds. Even if you don't go there, they may recommend someone close by. Don't throw away your fridge just yet.Click

SCVJeff
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Explorer
Looks like a smarter band-aid to the one Norcold already provides. Not sure I'm a fan of a fail safe that resets itself
Jeff - WA6EQU
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Nomad III
Hi,

I'd add on one of these:

http://healthyrvrefrigerator.com/
Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.