PeterV
Advanced Member
My Norcold 3-way fridge stopped working last weekend, I'm really bummed. Neither electric mode (with the truck running/driving for 5+ hours), nor propane (lights up great, gives strong blue flame, for 2 days, not cold at all inside! and yes, I was parked perfectly flat..)
From reading previous threads, this pretty much means the refrigerant has leaked/the cooling unit is toast? Is it possible to replace/service the cooling unit, or do I just need a new fridge?
This sucks because the previous owner replaced the fridge under warranty a couple of years ago... these things clearly don't last? Anyone know how long the warranty is good for? (I don't have the paperwork of the replacement, etc. yet but will try to find out)
As a last resort... is there a compressor fridge I can just drop in easily instead? I found this thread, which implies it is the Nova Cool R2600, I've also seen references to Nova Cool RC-65...?
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/4747-replacing-3-way-fridge-with-compressor-fridge/
Does anyone know what type/manufacturer the Nova Cool use for their compressor, is it pretty durable for offroad use etc?
I have a really nice Waeco / Dometic fridge as well in another vehicle but it's unfortunately top-loading, so it wouldn't work well in the current configuration
From reading previous threads, this pretty much means the refrigerant has leaked/the cooling unit is toast? Is it possible to replace/service the cooling unit, or do I just need a new fridge?
This sucks because the previous owner replaced the fridge under warranty a couple of years ago... these things clearly don't last? Anyone know how long the warranty is good for? (I don't have the paperwork of the replacement, etc. yet but will try to find out)
As a last resort... is there a compressor fridge I can just drop in easily instead? I found this thread, which implies it is the Nova Cool R2600, I've also seen references to Nova Cool RC-65...?
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/4747-replacing-3-way-fridge-with-compressor-fridge/
Does anyone know what type/manufacturer the Nova Cool use for their compressor, is it pretty durable for offroad use etc?
I have a really nice Waeco / Dometic fridge as well in another vehicle but it's unfortunately top-loading, so it wouldn't work well in the current configuration