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Mon, 23 November 2015 13:24  |
Tom Whitton
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A couple of months ago I asked for some advice on my Norcold model 663 3-way refrigerator that was not cooling right. I promised to share the experience of getting it repaired.
After some digging and advice from some of you, I learned a new refrigerator with similar, but not exact, dimensions was going to cost about $1,200. A new cooling unit for the old refrigerator was about $500 exchange, including cooling fans that attached to the cooling coils.
The outside and inside of my old refrigerator were still nice. It just didn't cool. The installation was so tight that a new fridge would require modifying the cabinets so I decided to go for the replacement cooling unit. Even using the old refrigerator, some of the cabinetry had to be disassembled to remove the fridge. The cooling unit, of course, is on the back of the refrigerator making it necessary to remove the refrigerator from its location in the coach. Because of the cabinet work, I wanted to do the job myself. So, I ordered a rebuilt cooling unit from RV Cooling Unit Warehouse in Memphis, TN. www.http://rvcoolingunit.com/ Easy to follow instructions come with the unit. You ship your old cooling unit back, freight pre-paid, in the same box the rebuilt unit came in.
In my case, the job took longer than it should have been because of the cabinets being tight, in the way and having to be disassembled. But, after getting the refrigerator out of the coach and on the floor of my garage it was an easy job to remove the old cooling unit and install the new one. The fridge is now back in its cubby hole and freezes and cools like new. There is a 3-year warranty on the cooling unit. I think I could have paid for an extended warranty but I decided against it. Since the old unit lasted over 20-years, hopefully this one will last as long as I need it. Replacing a cooling unit is a straight-forward job that any of us could do. In my case, saved about $700 over a new refrigerator in the process.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Tom Whitton
26 foot updated GMC
Paducah, KY
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290789 is a reply to message #290787] |
Mon, 23 November 2015 15:45  |
lqqkatjon
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Great report. Thank you.
I bought a used fridge, for I think $350. and I felt comfortable with that, because if it did die, I could then buy the $500 cooling unit and still be quite a bit of money ahead then a new fridge. So far my gamble has paid off, and the used fridge works fantastic.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290823 is a reply to message #290787] |
Mon, 23 November 2015 23:50 |
jimk
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Tom,
I'm glad you were able to get it done.
At our shop, our labor charges would have run around 700 so it becomes a
toss up .
One thing most need to keep in mind, is that you never want to run it of
level or more than a hour as the Ammonia gas/fluid will over heat and
crystalize as it will not circulate when of level.
Suggest one to turn it off and not open the door unless necessary.
We have a big sign we attach to coaches that come in with refrigerator on
and full of food.
It says Regrigerator on, turn off when tilted and on when leveled.
Newer ones are easier to operate as they have wider angle of tilt befor
they do not function .
The new ones in the last two years shut of when tilted and fire up when
leveled or when coach is rocking or driving down the road.
New ones have controls on the outside between or above the doors so one
doesn't need to open the door unnecessarily.
On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 11:24 AM, Tom Whitton
wrote:
> A couple of months ago I asked for some advice on my Norcold model 663
> 3-way refrigerator that was not cooling right. I promised to share the
> experience of getting it repaired.
>
> After some digging and advice from some of you, I learned a new
> refrigerator with similar, but not exact, dimensions was going to cost
> about $1,200. A new cooling unit for the old refrigerator was about $500
> exchange, including cooling fans that attached to the cooling coils.
>
> The outside and inside of my old refrigerator were still nice. It just
> didn't cool. The installation was so tight that a new fridge would
> require modifying the cabinets so I decided to go for the replacement
> cooling unit. Even using the old refrigerator, some of the cabinetry had
> to be disassembled to remove the fridge. The cooling unit, of course, is
> on the back of the refrigerator making it necessary to remove the
> refrigerator from its location in the coach. Because of the cabinet work,
> I wanted to do the job myself. So, I ordered a rebuilt cooling unit from
> RV Cooling Unit Warehouse in Memphis, TN. www.http://rvcoolingunit.com/
> Easy to follow instructions come with the unit. You ship your old cooling
> unit back, freight pre-paid, in the same box the rebuilt unit came in.
>
> In my case, the job took longer than it should have been because of the
> cabinets being tight, in the way and having to be disassembled. But, after
> getting the refrigerator out of the coach and on the floor of my garage it
> was an easy job to remove the old cooling unit and install the new one.
> The fridge is now back in its cubby hole and freezes and cools like new.
> There is a 3-year warranty on the cooling unit. I think I could have paid
> for an extended warranty but I decided against it. Since the old unit
> lasted over 20-years, hopefully this one will last as long as I need it.
> Replacing a cooling unit is a straight-forward job that any of us could
> do. In my case, saved about $700 over a new refrigerator in the process.
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Tom Whitton
> 26 foot updated GMC
> Paducah, KY
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290849 is a reply to message #290787] |
Tue, 24 November 2015 09:25 |
Tom Whitton
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Jim,
Thanks for the advice to turn off the refrigerator when it is going to be out of level for over an hour. That's an excellent suggestion.
Tom Whitton
26 foot updated GMC
Paducah, KY
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Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:50:48 -0800
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Tom,
I'm glad you were able to get it done.
At our shop, our labor charges would have run around 700 so it becomes a
toss up .
One thing most need to keep in mind, is that you never want to run it of
level or more than a hour as the Ammonia gas/fluid will over heat and
crystalize as it will not circulate when of level.
Suggest one to turn it off and not open the door unless necessary.
We have a big sign we attach to coaches that come in with refrigerator on
and full of food.
It says Regrigerator on, turn off when tilted and on when leveled.
Newer ones are easier to operate as they have wider angle of tilt befor
they do not function .
The new ones in the last two years shut of when tilted and fire up when
leveled or when coach is rocking or driving down the road.
New ones have controls on the outside between or above the doors so one
doesn't need to open the door unnecessarily.
On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 11:24 AM, Tom Whitton
wrote:
> A couple of months ago I asked for some advice on my Norcold model 663
> 3-way refrigerator that was not cooling right. I promised to share the
> experience of getting it repaired.
>
> After some digging and advice from some of you, I learned a new
> refrigerator with similar, but not exact, dimensions was going to cost
> about $1,200. A new cooling unit for the old refrigerator was about $500
> exchange, including cooling fans that attached to the cooling coils.
>
> The outside and inside of my old refrigerator were still nice. It just
> didn't cool. The installation was so tight that a new fridge would
> require modifying the cabinets so I decided to go for the replacement
> cooling unit. Even using the old refrigerator, some of the cabinetry had
> to be disassembled to remove the fridge. The cooling unit, of course, is
> on the back of the refrigerator making it necessary to remove the
> refrigerator from its location in the coach. Because of the cabinet work,
> I wanted to do the job myself. So, I ordered a rebuilt cooling unit from
> RV Cooling Unit Warehouse in Memphis, TN. www.http://rvcoolingunit.com/
> Easy to follow instructions come with the unit. You ship your old cooling
> unit back, freight pre-paid, in the same box the rebuilt unit came in.
>
> In my case, the job took longer than it should have been because of the
> cabinets being tight, in the way and having to be disassembled. But, after
> getting the refrigerator out of the coach and on the floor of my garage it
> was an easy job to remove the old cooling unit and install the new one.
> The fridge is now back in its cubby hole and freezes and cools like new.
> There is a 3-year warranty on the cooling unit. I think I could have paid
> for an extended warranty but I decided against it. Since the old unit
> lasted over 20-years, hopefully this one will last as long as I need it.
> Replacing a cooling unit is a straight-forward job that any of us could
> do. In my case, saved about $700 over a new refrigerator in the process.
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Tom Whitton
> 26 foot updated GMC
> Paducah, KY
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290950 is a reply to message #290787] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 10:55 |
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John Heslinga
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As some of you know I also had a cooling unit failure. I too chose to purchase a new cooling unit for mine. My failure was a result of raising the the front of the coach to do some work and not thinking about turning off the fridge.
When the fridge is off level the fluids cannot return to the boiler and then everything overheats. (Crystalizing the anti rust chemicals) this apperantly also weakens the tubing and leaks will appear. Even a tow job can ruin the fridge.
As part of the repair I'm installing an aftermarket control unit that will monitor the boiler temperatures and shut down the fridge. My fridge is not electronic (no control boards) and shuts down perminently but those with controllers will start up again when the temperature drops keeping the fridge safe. I highly recommend this product and strongly suggest you install one in you current fridges. Most of you run your fridges with gas while traveling and an hour long coffee break off level is more than enough to damage the fridge ( damage is additive) Once I've finished my project I will give all details and report. To me the unit is worth every penny.
Its an ARP Control unit. At this web site. They explain why you need this unit to prevent having to repair your fridge . I really can't understand why the manufacturers do not include them un the new fridges.
http://www.arprv.com
I will give more info once I'm done.
Best regards
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290951 is a reply to message #290787] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 10:59 |
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John Heslinga
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Correction
Re: I really can't understand why the manufacturers include them on the new fridges.
I meant to say I cannot understand why the manufacturers did NOT include this type of control.
Sorry for error.
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290956 is a reply to message #290950] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 11:30 |
roy1
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John is this circuit something that should be installed in addition to the recall device that is installed on dometic refrigerators that are supposed to shut them down when the piping gets too hot?
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290959 is a reply to message #290956] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 11:45 |
tphipps
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"I do not understand why the Manufacturers do not include them." It's all about the benjamins.
Costs will be cut if they do not provide an immediate value to the customer. Not a failure of the machine, normal answer.
I hate my Dometic frig with the unlit controls hidden under the lip of the door. No visibility when the door is closed. And, no power or on LED. With LEDs costing a fraction of a cent, there is little or no excuse. In case you are wondering this is a few years old Dometic.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290963 is a reply to message #290959] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 16:22 |
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John Heslinga
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Roy.
Re Quote: John is this circuit something that should be installed in addition to the recall device that is installed on dometic refrigerators that are supposed to shut them down when the piping gets too hot?
I had no idea how to answer your question, but it sure was a good one.
I forwarded your question to the owner designer of the module and here is the answer:
Quote:The answer I would give to the Dometic recall is this:
The Dometic recall is retroactive in the sense that it only works after there is a failure. The folks from Dometic stated that the recall is to protect the electrical wiring, gee who needs wiring if the fridge does not work? If you note the Dometic recall is a snap switch that is mounted outside the boiler housing. Therefore it reads ambient conditions better than the boiler conditions because there is insulation between the boiler process pipe and the sheet metal housing it is attached to.
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290964 is a reply to message #290787] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 16:23 |
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mark grady
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Mike -
Following along your refrigerator thread, have you heard of these two
places?
http://www.jc-refrigeration.com/
http://pinesrvrefrigeration.com/
And there is also national RV refrigeration. All are near Shipshewana,
Indiana.
You can get your unit fixed up, then put on the safety system you're
describing.
Mark Grady
On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 5:05 PM, mike wrote:
> I would love someone to fix up our old 3way $4000 norcold fridge. I
> cannot throw it away. Let me know if u r ind dayton cinti area and want to
> try. I would not refuse $50 but.... I always assumed turning it upside
> down would fix it... Add these new controls and walla..
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson hend4800@bellsouth.net> Date:11/25/2015 3:25 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org Subject: Re: [GMCnet]
> Norcold Refrigerator Repair
> Thinking about it a bit more, I went and found this, which should do
> the
> whole job (assuming the tube should run at
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-110-C-W1209-12V-Digital-thermostat-Temperature-Control-Switch-sensor-Module-/321623523020?hash=item4ae2417ecc:g:CfUAAOSw0vB Ul-WQ
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> Ken H.
>
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> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 3:00 PM, Ken Henderson
> wrote:
>
>> Very interesting. And a worthwhile upgrade.
>>
>> Those with the willingness to do some experimenting can achieve the same
>> results with this controller for much less money:
>>
>>
>>
> http://www.lightobject.com/JLD7100-DC-12V-PID-Temperature-Controller-P66.aspx
>>
>> That's priced at $32.50 and numerous suitable thermocouples are available
>> for be
>> necessary to do some testing to see what the normal tube operating
>> temperatures are (using the controller for readout), then set the unit to
>> shut off at some arbitrarily higher temperature. But that's what you
> pay
>> the extra $100 for to get the ARPRV unit! :-)
>>
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 11:55 AM, John Heslinga
>> wrote:
>>
>>> As some of you know I slso had a cooling unit failure. I too chose to
>>> purchase a new cooling unit for mine. My failure was a result of
> raising
>>> the
>>> the front of the coach to do some work and not thinking about turning
> ofg
>>> the fridge.
>>> When the fridge is off level the fluids cannot return to the boiler and
>>> then everything overheats. (Crystalizing the anti rust chemicals)
> this
>>> apperantly also weakens the tubing and leaks will appear. Even a tow job
>>> can ruin the fridge.
>>>
>>> As part of the repair I'm installing an aftermarket control unit that
>>> will monitor the boiler temperatures and shut down the fridge. My
> fridge
>>> is not
>>> electronic (no control boards) and shuts down perminently but those
> with
>>> controllers will start up again when the temperature drops keeping the
>>> fridge safe. I highly recommend this product and strongly suggest you
>>> install ine in you current fridges. Most of you run your fridges with
> gas
>>> while traveling and an hour long coffee break off level is more than
>>> enough to damage the fridge ( damage is additive) Once ive finished my
>>> project I
>>> will give all details and report. To me the unit is worth every penny.
>>> Its an ARP Control unit. At this web site. They explain why you need
>>> this unit to prevent having to repair your fridge . I really can't
>>> understand
>>> why the manufacturers include them un the new fridges.
>>> http://www.arprv.com
>>> I will give more info once I'm done.
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>> --
>>
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290966 is a reply to message #290787] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 16:05 |
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I would love someone to fix up our old 3way $4000 norcold fridge. I cannot throw it away. Let me know if u r ind dayton cinti area and want to try. I would not refuse $50 but.... I always assumed turning it upside down would fix it... Add these new controls and walla..
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson Date:11/25/2015 3:25 PM (GMT-05:00) To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair
Thinking about it a bit more, I went and found this, which should do the
whole job (assuming the tube should run at Very interesting. And a worthwhile upgrade.[/color]
>
> Those with the willingness to do some experimenting can achieve the same
> results with this controller for much less money:
>
>
> http://www.lightobject.com/JLD7100-DC-12V-PID-Temperature-Controller-P66.aspx
>
> That's priced at $32.50 and numerous suitable thermocouples are available
> for necessary to do some testing to see what the normal tube operating
> temperatures are (using the controller for readout), then set the unit to
> shut off at some arbitrarily higher temperature. But that's what you pay
> the extra $100 for to get the ARPRV unit! :-)
>
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 11:55 AM, John Heslinga
> wrote:
>
>> As some of you know I slso had a cooling unit failure. I too chose to
>> purchase a new cooling unit for mine. My failure was a result of raising
>> the
>> the front of the coach to do some work and not thinking about turning ofg
>> the fridge.
>> When the fridge is off level the fluids cannot return to the boiler and
>> then everything overheats. (Crystalizing the anti rust chemicals) this
>> apperantly also weakens the tubing and leaks will appear. Even a tow job
>> can ruin the fridge.
>>
>> As part of the repair I'm installing an aftermarket control unit that
>> will monitor the boiler temperatures and shut down the fridge. My fridge
>> is not
>> electronic (no control boards) and shuts down perminently but those with
>> controllers will start up again when the temperature drops keeping the
>> fridge safe. I highly recommend this product and strongly suggest you
>> install ine in you current fridges. Most of you run your fridges with gas
>> while traveling and an hour long coffee break off level is more than
>> enough to damage the fridge ( damage is additive) Once ive finished my
>> project I
>> will give all details and report. To me the unit is worth every penny.
>> Its an ARP Control unit. At this web site. They explain why you need
>> this unit to prevent having to repair your fridge . I really can't
>> understand
>> why the manufacturers include them un the new fridges.
>> http://www.arprv.com
>> I will give more info once I'm done.
>>
>> Best regards
>> --
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290967 is a reply to message #290950] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 14:00 |
Ken Henderson
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Very interesting. And a worthwhile upgrade.
Those with the willingness to do some experimenting can achieve the same
results with this controller for much less money:
http://www.lightobject.com/JLD7100-DC-12V-PID-Temperature-Controller-P66.aspx
That's priced at $32.50 and numerous suitable thermocouples are available
for monitor the boiler temperatures and shut down the fridge. My fridge is not[/color]
> electronic (no control boards) and shuts down perminently but those with
> controllers will start up again when the temperature drops keeping the
> fridge safe. I highly recommend this product and strongly suggest you
> install ine in you current fridges. Most of you run your fridges with gas
> while traveling and an hour long coffee break off level is more than
> enough to damage the fridge ( damage is additive) Once ive finished my
> project I
> will give all details and report. To me the unit is worth every penny.
> Its an ARP Control unit. At this web site. They explain why you need this
> unit to prevent having to repair your fridge . I really can't understand
> why the manufacturers include them un the new fridges.
> http://www.arprv.com
> I will give more info once I'm done.
>
> Best regards
> --
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290971 is a reply to message #290967] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 14:25 |
Ken Henderson
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Thinking about it a bit more, I went and found this, which should do the
whole job (assuming the tube should run at Very interesting. And a worthwhile upgrade.[/color]
>
> Those with the willingness to do some experimenting can achieve the same
> results with this controller for much less money:
>
>
> http://www.lightobject.com/JLD7100-DC-12V-PID-Temperature-Controller-P66.aspx
>
> That's priced at $32.50 and numerous suitable thermocouples are available
> for necessary to do some testing to see what the normal tube operating
> temperatures are (using the controller for readout), then set the unit to
> shut off at some arbitrarily higher temperature. But that's what you pay
> the extra $100 for to get the ARPRV unit! :-)
>
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 11:55 AM, John Heslinga
> wrote:
>
>> As some of you know I slso had a cooling unit failure. I too chose to
>> purchase a new cooling unit for mine. My failure was a result of raising
>> the
>> the front of the coach to do some work and not thinking about turning ofg
>> the fridge.
>> When the fridge is off level the fluids cannot return to the boiler and
>> then everything overheats. (Crystalizing the anti rust chemicals) this
>> apperantly also weakens the tubing and leaks will appear. Even a tow job
>> can ruin the fridge.
>>
>> As part of the repair I'm installing an aftermarket control unit that
>> will monitor the boiler temperatures and shut down the fridge. My fridge
>> is not
>> electronic (no control boards) and shuts down perminently but those with
>> controllers will start up again when the temperature drops keeping the
>> fridge safe. I highly recommend this product and strongly suggest you
>> install ine in you current fridges. Most of you run your fridges with gas
>> while traveling and an hour long coffee break off level is more than
>> enough to damage the fridge ( damage is additive) Once ive finished my
>> project I
>> will give all details and report. To me the unit is worth every penny.
>> Its an ARP Control unit. At this web site. They explain why you need
>> this unit to prevent having to repair your fridge . I really can't
>> understand
>> why the manufacturers include them un the new fridges.
>> http://www.arprv.com
>> I will give more info once I'm done.
>>
>> Best regards
>> --
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290990 is a reply to message #290787] |
Wed, 25 November 2015 22:09 |
Tom Whitton
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I had good luck with this place. He handles Pine RV Refrigeration units.The owner's name is David Force. 901-337-9948 www.rvcoolingunit.com Go to the horses mouth. Give this man a call. He knows his business and is helpful answering questions on the telephone.
Tom Whitton
26 foot updated GMC
Paducah, KY
Message: 2
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:23:21 -0500
From: mark grady
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair
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Mike -
Following along your refrigerator thread, have you heard of these two
places?
http://www.jc-refrigeration.com/
http://pinesrvrefrigeration.com/
And there is also national RV refrigeration. All are near Shipshewana,
Indiana.
You can get your unit fixed up, then put on the safety system you're
describing.
Mark Grady
On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 5:05 PM, mike wrote:
> I would love someone to fix up our old 3way $4000 norcold fridge. I
> cannot throw it away. Let me know if u r ind dayton cinti area and want to
> try. I would not refuse $50 but.... I always assumed turning it upside
> down would fix it... Add these new controls and walla..
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone
>
> -------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson hend4800@bellsouth.net> Date:11/25/2015 3:25 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org Subject: Re: [GMCnet]
> Norcold Refrigerator Repair
> Thinking about it a bit more, I went and found this, which should do
> the
> whole job (assuming the tube should run at
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-110-C-W1209-12V-Digital-thermostat-Temperature-Control-Switch-sensor-Module-/321623523020?hash=item4ae2417ecc:g:CfUAAOSw0vB Ul-WQ
>
> Ken H.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #291007 is a reply to message #290964] |
Thu, 26 November 2015 08:53 |
Mike Kilroy
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Thanks for the contacts Mark. I replaced our fridge with a simple $
80.00 120vac only one that fit in the same spot. We don't camp enough
anymore to make the high price and hassle of off level propane worth it
to us. With choice of generator or 3000w inverter, we are good enough.
On 11/25/2015 5:23 PM, mark grady wrote:
> Mike -
>
> Following along your refrigerator thread, have you heard of these two
> places?
>
> http://www.jc-refrigeration.com/
>
> http://pinesrvrefrigeration.com/
>
> And there is also national RV refrigeration. All are near Shipshewana,
> Indiana.
>
> You can get your unit fixed up, then put on the safety system you're
> describing.
>
> Mark Grady
>
>
>
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