Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-27-2005, 12:13 PM   #1
Winnebago Owner
 
JudyandJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fulltiming in AZ and CA
Posts: 64
Drove the MH to the shop and back for service on Monday. Freeway all the way, so no bumpy roads.

That night I put some steaks in the freezer. The next morning they were not frozen and there was condensation in the freezer and my test ice cubes were beginning to thaw. I keep them in a baggie so I can know if the freezer failed when I'm not there.

I noticed that the freezer wasn't closing tight. It looks closed, it clicks, but it has no vacuum effect, and you can open it by pressing your "pinky finger" against the side of the door.

When I push it to lock it, it looks like the lower left side of the door (where the latch is) lifts slightly to get into the notch. But it doesn't hold.

The hinges look tight and level.

Everything was frozen solid before I opened the door to put the steaks in... so I think it "just happened". Can't figure it out....

Any suggestions (other than a trip to the shop)?

Thanks....
__________________
Click on the link to see our new Snowbird Home....

Our homes on the road
JudyandJim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2005, 12:13 PM   #2
Winnebago Owner
 
JudyandJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fulltiming in AZ and CA
Posts: 64
Drove the MH to the shop and back for service on Monday. Freeway all the way, so no bumpy roads.

That night I put some steaks in the freezer. The next morning they were not frozen and there was condensation in the freezer and my test ice cubes were beginning to thaw. I keep them in a baggie so I can know if the freezer failed when I'm not there.

I noticed that the freezer wasn't closing tight. It looks closed, it clicks, but it has no vacuum effect, and you can open it by pressing your "pinky finger" against the side of the door.

When I push it to lock it, it looks like the lower left side of the door (where the latch is) lifts slightly to get into the notch. But it doesn't hold.

The hinges look tight and level.

Everything was frozen solid before I opened the door to put the steaks in... so I think it "just happened". Can't figure it out....

Any suggestions (other than a trip to the shop)?

Thanks....
__________________
Click on the link to see our new Snowbird Home....

Our homes on the road
JudyandJim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2005, 12:26 PM   #3
Winnebago Master
 
"007"'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 629
You didn't say what type of frig it is but there is a small spring in the latch that could have broke or just come out of retaining slot that holds it, if its a Dometic frig push the pin that the spring is held in an replace in slot or replace spring. ---"007"
__________________
98KSCA, 99MACA, 03 KSCA-3740- 8.1 Chev-- ALLISON Trans, now in good hands
VISIT the NEWMAR QUICK TIPS & EASYMODS 1 & 2
QUICK TIPS # 3
RV SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES & RECALLS --- TECH INFORMATION
"007" is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2005, 08:07 AM   #4
Winnebago Owner
 
JudyandJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fulltiming in AZ and CA
Posts: 64
Thanks.... we will try that.

Sorry I didn't mention the make.... since I posted in the Winnebago forum... I thought it wasn't necessary.... It is a Norcold.

Hopefully it is something we can fix quickly... taking the grandkids camping Saturday night. Otherwise it will have to be done when we go to the shop for our recalled catalytic converter that is scheduled for a few weeks from now.

Thanks....
__________________
Click on the link to see our new Snowbird Home....

Our homes on the road
JudyandJim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2005, 10:11 AM   #5
Winnebago Camper
 
d.duin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 30
The Norcold has a little slide bar that is to be used in winter or no service mode. Its purpose is to hold the door ajar just a fraction for air circulation when not in use. I suspect that is your problem, its been bumped and you will just have to slide it back to the normal use position so it won't bind against the latch.
Ace
d.duin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2005, 07:41 AM   #6
Winnebago Owner
 
JudyandJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fulltiming in AZ and CA
Posts: 64
Thanks.... I'll check that out this afternoon.
__________________
Click on the link to see our new Snowbird Home....

Our homes on the road
JudyandJim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2005, 08:32 AM   #7
Winnebago Master
 
tderonne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Motor City, Mich
Posts: 1,000
Not specific to your fridge, but our local handyman on the radio always recommended a hair dryer to heat up the seal and strech it out a bit. Can't really imagine why anything that was new is 2003 would need that, but if the door was closed on something and the seal has taken a set, I could see it helping.

Tim.
__________________
Tim.

tderonne is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2005, 02:10 PM   #8
Winnebago Owner
 
JudyandJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fulltiming in AZ and CA
Posts: 64
Problem solved itself...

When I got to the MH on Friday, checked to be sure the slide bars weren't out... they were in place as should be.

But the freezer was cold again and the vacuum works each time I close the door. Go figure?? The door is a bit too easy to open though and can be opened without using the locking handle. So I'll definately have that checked out.

Of course, I now have lots of condensation ice that needs to be removed.
__________________
Click on the link to see our new Snowbird Home....

Our homes on the road
JudyandJim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2005, 02:18 PM   #9
Winnebago Owner
 
RRT2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: IN summer/ TX winter
Posts: 81
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Freeway all the way, so no bumpy roads. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I certainly got a chuckle out of that remark! The freeway roads we travel haven't been that great!

Rose
__________________
'15 Navion 24G, '13 H Civic Hybrid //
Corky & Rescue Lizzy--backseat drivers (aka Shelties)
RRT2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2005, 02:38 PM   #10
Winnebago Owner
 
JudyandJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Fulltiming in AZ and CA
Posts: 64
The worst freeway I have driven was last summer on I-10 or I-5 (can't remember which it was) between Pomona, CA and Ventura,CA.... it was like a washboard. Than Hwy 101 north to Monterey was not much better. Lots of new rattles after that trip.

This year, we are taking the bypass route that misses most of the bad LA freeways.

Makes me question my sanity.. we bought this rig so we could travel in comfort!
__________________
Click on the link to see our new Snowbird Home....

Our homes on the road
JudyandJim is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Drain hose on Norcold freezer Carnles General Maintenance and Repair 11 09-03-2020 02:22 PM
Portable Freezer ?? psyflyjohn Heating, Cooling and Appliances 22 03-19-2009 08:40 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:56 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.