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  2. FR

    Norcold N7XFL Fridge Humming Noise: Fan Issue or Normal Operation?

    Every time my fridge kicks on on AC or gas it makes a fairly loud humming sound. This lasts until it comes down to temperature and it kicks off. Anyone else have this problem and a fix? Thanks.
  3. missadventuring

    Norcold 1210 Weak Cooling—Repair, JC Refrigeration Conversion, or Residential Swap?

    Norcold 1210 Weak Cooling (No Fault Codes) in 2016 Grand Design Solitude 321X Looking for options before committing to cooling unit replacement or replacing with residential fridge. Wondering if something else might fail on this 10-year-old fridge and a $2500 cooling unit is throwing money out...
  4. DO

    Norcold Refrigerator Travel Lock Not Engaging—Is There a Fix?

    The travel locks on our Norcold refrigerator do not engage. It appears that there is not a corresponding hole in the latch plate for the lock bolts to engage. Has anyone experienced the same issue? What was the fix? 2021 Reflection 337RLS Thanks
  5. TR

    Finding Replacement Door or Fix for Norcold N611RT Refrigerator

    I'm looking for a replacement refrigerator door for my 2012 Coachman Freelander. No luck finding one as they are discontinued. Anyone have any suggestions?
  6. K5

    Swapping Norcold 3-Way Fridge for 12V Model: Fit, Removal, and Install Tips

    I want to remove my old original Norcold 3-way refrigerator with a newer 12 volt model. Looking for tips and will it go out the front door?
  7. MT

    Does the Norcold DC0061 in 2018 View 24D Have a Thermistor?

    I have 2018 Winnebago View 24D with a Norcold DC DC0061 refrigerator. Can anyone tell me where the Thermistor is located? I purchased the correct part number 618548 but I cannot see where to replace it.
  8. TP

    Switching from Norcold N7X to 12V Fridge: Worth It and Best Brands?

    I've been considering replacing my Norcold N7X frig for a 12 volt one, especially now that Norcold is going out of business It still works OK and I have the ARP Control. 230 aH Li Time lithium. Little or no boondocking. What are people's thoughts on doing this and what brand of 12 volt frig...
  9. t-will

    Norcold Fridge Door Detaching During Travel: Causes and DIY Fixes

    We have a new, Dec 2025, E 5.0 with the Norcold compressor refrigerator. The fridge has been working great but the door has come off its hinge twice! One time the door was very lightly loaded and the other time the door was empty. We decided that it was disengaging from its spring loaded hinge...
  10. TitusNW

    Norcold N8DC: Installation Issues, Drip Tube Mods, and Cooling Tips

    The Norcold N8DC is not the most reliable refrigerator and thankfully, ours keeps running. I read forum posts and learn from other’s experiences, so I thought I’d add my recent activity. I read a post that commented on the water trickling sounds and cleaning of the drip cup. I travel many gravel...
  11. Fridge Defend

    Norcold Bankruptcy: Recall Liabilities, Fire Risks, and Future of Absorption Fridges

    On November 3, 2025 Norcold filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. In December I did a news summery for the Norcold Chapter 11 reorganization: December Update Based on a professional fire fighter post I read today I want to update: Fire Battalion Commander Comments on Norcold Recall...
  12. BChase1

    Norcold 1200 Not Cooling on AC Power—Troubleshooting Tips Needed

    Norcold 1200 has stopped cooling fridge/freezer on AC or on Auto when hooked to shore power. Manual LP selection or disconnect from shore power on Auto and I can hear LP operating, and it cools Fridge/Freezer normally. AC power light stays illuminated and there are no fault codes coming up...
  13. ST

    Best Fixes for Broken Norcold N811 Fridge Door Hinges

    Broken bottom hinge on fridge door. I have the hinge repair kit but I'm not quite sure how to proceed. I don't have the pieces that broke off. Looking at the top hinge and seeing how the plate might fit there, I have both top and bottom plates, it appears that the rounded but is meant to...
  14. CF

    Norcold 12V Fridge Not Cooling: Causes, Fixes, and Replacement Options

    Hello! I have a 2.5 year old Flying Cloud whose fridge is out of warranty and not cooling. It's a 12V model number N10DCSSR. An RV tech came out to take a look at it. The compressor is working, the fans and lights in the fridge are working as well. The stripping around the fridge is in good...
  15. Taarnac1

    Should I Trash or Sell My Dead Norcold Fridge Before Installing Residential?

    Good day! I have a situation where I want to ask for advice. When I can’t figure something out myself, I've found that this is the best place to ask for help. I’ve been full-timing for 30+ years and I’m currently in a 2003 Fleetwood Expedition. My Norcold 1200LRIM has failed and I’ve been...
  16. AC

    Norcold Refrigerator Only Works on Propane, Faults on Shore Power

    My friend has an older MH and the Norcold refer is giving him problems. It works fine with propane but when he tried to run it on shore power it faults out. He has a flashing light 2 flashes, From my research it looks like a bad power board. Before he spends $150 I was hoping form some advice.
  17. JA

    Norcold N10DCX Fridge Power Failure Traced to Loose Wire Nuts in Jayco Jayflight

    Norcold Refrigerator N10DCX wont turn on.. I have used it on 15 previous trips no problem. Everything els in the trailer is fine. Fuses in the trailer fuse box are double checked and are ok. The refrigerator inline fuse behind the control panel tested and is fine as well. Im about to leave for...
  18. rick19522003

    Norcold 1200 Cooling Failure: Repair, Replace, or Go Residential?

    My norcold got warm a few days ago. Shows working on propane and electric, both electric heat probes pulling amps and it warms up the device. Same with Propane----runs like it should be boiling the system. My tubes behind the fridge do not get hot or even warm. Might get the leveling tank to...
  19. TE

    Troubleshooting Norcold 1200 LP 01 Error and Grounding Issues

    So on our 2003 HR Endeavor, our Norcold 1200 started flash the familiar LP 01 code. This isn’t the first time it’s happened, over sometime ago, but it looks like it turned out to be a faulty wire like before the recall box reacted with a blinking red light, the magnet trick worked briefly, and...
  20. DA

    Ice Maker

    Would anybody happen to know whether the new 12 V fridge has an ice maker in the freezer section. I was about to change the order on my Europa 32KD to the 12 V but my wife is adamant about an ice maker. TIA
  21. Whiteknight-KEY

    We are having an issue with our refrigerator norcold n8dcssl

    When coming home from a trip our refrigerator that is in the slide leaked water accross the floor! Does any one know what might be causing this. Does anyone know how hard is it to pull out the refrigerator to look at the back of it???? Camping World wants $200 just to look at it!!!!
  22. HO

    Norcold N8X needs help ( fan addition outside )

    My fridge is having a hard time keeping up in the Texas heat. I’ve already got a small fan inside, so that’s taken care of. Do you think installing two small fans pushing 21 cfm each at the back of the fridge would help? Installing one below the condenser is out of the question since there’s no...
  23. BBintheMountains

    How to mount a set of 3 12v fans inside my Norcold 1210 ?

    I’m attempting to mount a small set of 12 volt fans inside the fridge for better air circulation. My problem is finding a hot voltage source that stays on when the fridge is on. The test light shows none of the wires at the light/thermistor connection are hot when the doors are closed. Has...
  24. HA

    Fridge problem

    Hi everyone so my fridge wont turn on it keeps flashing and beeping i went to external compartment and theres a little black box with a red light on ... do i need to replace that little box with like 4 wires attached to it ? My breakers are on so im stumped on the problem and what that part is...
  25. Fridge Defend

    Norcold Bankruptcy News Summary

    On November 3, 2025 Norcold filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. I have waded through the docket to help users of the absorption refrigerator understand this with quotes from the fillings: "Norcold determined that the refrigerator units’ boiler tubes were at risk of irregular...

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