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Wed, 18 July 2012 21:07  |
Chr$
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Mamma got a nice bonus and wants a new fridge in the GMC cuz the norcold is nearly dead.. we're going gas. recommendations?
What units fit the best?
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
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| Re: new fridge [message #177248 is a reply to message #177238] |
Wed, 18 July 2012 23:04  |
Carl S.
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Chris,
I HIGHLY recommend the Norcold 641 series:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5863-norcold-refrigerator-installation.html
I went with a three way and I run it in the 'automatic' position. It works great. Much better than I expected. I know a lot of people just have a two way (no 12 volt option) and either don;t run it at all while driving, or run it on gas. I like the 12v option, even though it mostly just keeps it cool while driving.
The fridge is a little narrower (maybe an inch) and a little taller (about 3/4 inch) than the original all electric Norcold, but since you have a gas fridge now, it might just slide right in.
It was Kathy's birthday present last year, and we love it.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: new fridge [message #177249 is a reply to message #177248] |
Wed, 18 July 2012 23:06 |
Carl S.
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PS to the above,
If you have any questions, email me or call me.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: new fridge [message #177252 is a reply to message #177238] |
Wed, 18 July 2012 23:44 |
Chr$
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Thanks Carl, I don't have a gas fridge yet. I am planning 3 way, we had one when I was a kid and it was the best way to go.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] new fridge [message #177253 is a reply to message #177252] |
Thu, 19 July 2012 06:14 |
RicksGMC
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I can't vouch for the 3-way, however we just installed the Norcold 641 2-way and it works great!
Rick Drummond
Prior Lake MN
1974 (re-)Painted Desert 26'
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Photos: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/u18085-r-drummond.html
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On Jul 18, 2012, at 11:44 PM, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Thanks Carl, I don't have a gas fridge yet. I am planning 3 way, we had one when I was a kid and it was the best way to go.
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> "The Escape Pod" A 77 Ex-Kingsley Featuring: Olds 455, Manny Power Drive, 3:21, Rockwell, Jim B QJET, Quadra bag. Still needs paint!
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| Re: [GMCnet] new fridge [message #177260 is a reply to message #177253] |
Thu, 19 July 2012 07:49 |
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I have the Norcold 3 way in my coach, installed by Sirum for the P.O. Works great. It has a fan and switch, which simply points upward about halfway up the rear of the fridge, and keeps the air flow going up and out the upper vent. I turn it on daytimes in hot weather. It's a simple 12 volt case fan out of a computer, looks as if.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: Rick <randts.gmc@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 7:14 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] new fridge
I can't vouch for the 3-way, however we just installed the Norcold 641 2-way and it works great!
Rick Drummond
Prior Lake MN
1974 (re-)Painted Desert 26'
TZE064V100077
Photos: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/u18085-r-drummond.html
Email: RandTs.GMC@gmail.com
On Jul 18, 2012, at 11:44 PM, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Thanks Carl, I don't have a gas fridge yet. I am planning 3 way, we had one when I was a kid and it was the best way to go.
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> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> Scottsdale, AZ
> "The Escape Pod" A 77 Ex-Kingsley Featuring: Olds 455, Manny Power Drive, 3:21, Rockwell, Jim B QJET, Quadra bag. Still needs paint!
>
> Photosite: Chrisc "It has Begun"
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| Re: new fridge [message #177322 is a reply to message #177238] |
Thu, 19 July 2012 17:05 |
Carl S.
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Chris,
Another thing I like about the Norcold...Made in the USA.
You can download their installation instructions on line, or I can scan mine and email them to you for reference. If I remember correctly, it was closer in size to the original than a similar Dometic model.
The only thing I would do differently on my installation would be to space the fridge out about 3/4" into the coach. I think it would look better and have just a little less angle on the 'flue'. You will need to build a baffle system behind and above the fridge, in order to make it run as efficiently as possible.
Carl, enjoying the cool climate near Silver City NM for another couple of days.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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