Norcold Fridge Problem

[jbrack]

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.

[larry_cad]

Is your rig level? It is critical on the norcolds that they be level in order to operate properly.

[ScottG]

For petes sake, when are you going to fix this forum?????

Mods, I cannot notify you through standard method so plz delete my extra posts.

[ScottG]

Limiting power to a resitive heater (your fridge) will not damage it. It will just use less power and not have the same cooling power.

[ScottG]

Limiting power to a resitive heater (your fridge) will not damage it. It will just use less power and not have the same cooling power.

[jbrack]

jbrack wrote:

jbrack wrote:

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.

There are no external fans that I am aware of or can find. The temp in the freezer is 28 degrees.

And when I said I suspect I had low amperage on at least two occasions, I meant that the entire park was serviced by an auxiliary generator. I know I had low amps because my microwave was groaning when I tried to use it. I didn't have this problem until I stayed at those two RV parks

[jbrack]

jbrack wrote:

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.

There are no external fans that I am aware of or can find. The temp in the freezer is 28 degrees.

[enblethen]

Sounds like the thermistor may have failed.
Thermistor testing

[jbrack]

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.

[Old-Biscuit]

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?