| [GMCnet] 78 Eleganza Fridge [message #213245] |
Wed, 03 July 2013 23:20  |
rallymaster
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I opened the freezer door to get that bucket of ice to take it into the
house, and the freezer compartment was really warm (almost hot) and the
ice had melted, the water had evaporated and the bucket was dry. I
opened the fridge door, and was rewarded with a strong ammonia odor.
Closed it quick!!!!!!
New fridge time.
Is a Norcold N641 the preferred replacement fridge for a 78 Eleganza??
Norcold says this is a replacement for my Norcold 663, but what do they
know? Is there a better one that fits easily? the 663 is a 3 way, but I
never use the DC.
Any suggestions on where to buy? I'll have to have it installed, can't
handle that critter.
Thanks,
RonC
Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] 78 Eleganza Fridge [message #213278 is a reply to message #213245] |
Thu, 04 July 2013 10:24  |
Carl S.
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| rallymaster wrote on Wed, 03 July 2013 21:20 |
I opened the freezer door to get that bucket of ice to take it into the
house, and the freezer compartment was really warm (almost hot) and the
ice had melted, the water had evaporated and the bucket was dry. I
opened the fridge door, and was rewarded with a strong ammonia odor.
Closed it quick!!!!!!
New fridge time.
Is a Norcold N641 the preferred replacement fridge for a 78 Eleganza??
Norcold says this is a replacement for my Norcold 663, but what do they
know? Is there a better one that fits easily? the 663 is a 3 way, but I
never use the DC.
Any suggestions on where to buy? I'll have to have it installed, can't
handle that critter.
Thanks,
RonC
Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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Ron, I installed a Norcold 641-3 two years ago. I replaced the original Electric Norcold. The new one was slightly taller (about 3/4" IIRC) and slightly narrower (about 1/2"). I use it on all three settings and we are VERY happy with it. I got mine through my local RV supply dealer, but I think Jim K. might have a source for them as well. I never thought of checking with him on it, but should have. I installed it per the sprcs with the proper baffles plus a solar powered fan in the upper vent. It works great under all conditions.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5863-norcold-refrigerator-installation.html
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: [GMCnet] 78 Eleganza Fridge [message #213281 is a reply to message #213245] |
Thu, 04 July 2013 10:37 |
James Hupy
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Ron, R.V. Parts Outlet. com.. He is located near your neck of the woods..
South of Portland. If you want we can arrange pick up and installation for
you when we do your coach 1 ton.. Let me know.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Jul 3, 2013 9:21 PM, <rallymaster@juno.com> wrote:
>
> I opened the freezer door to get that bucket of ice to take it into the
> house, and the freezer compartment was really warm (almost hot) and the
> ice had melted, the water had evaporated and the bucket was dry. I
> opened the fridge door, and was rewarded with a strong ammonia odor.
> Closed it quick!!!!!!
>
> New fridge time.
>
> Is a Norcold N641 the preferred replacement fridge for a 78 Eleganza??
> Norcold says this is a replacement for my Norcold 663, but what do they
> know? Is there a better one that fits easily? the 663 is a 3 way, but I
> never use the DC.
>
> Any suggestions on where to buy? I'll have to have it installed, can't
> handle that critter.
>
> Thanks,
> RonC
>
> Ron & Linda Clark
> 1978 Eleganza II
> North Plains, ORYGUN
>
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