1994 Brave Norcold 84104 Refrigerator Inlet Vent Cover

[kx8xx]

number 84104 (often listed as part
#6384104 or similar combustion/side air
intake vent kits) refers to a ventilation and
combustion air kit used for Norcold RV
absorption refrigerators,

apparently no longer made long time

 

[Morich]

I'm afraid these may be super hard to find as they do tend to get broken more than most parts. Suggest checking online for salvage dealers as a network where they may be able to search one out?
This is one that I have used in the past and did find what I needed at the time.

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But it does take luck!

 

[kx8xx]

Thank you, MO, for another place to seek.

 

[Morich]

Not certain of the idea, as it has been a while but what I found at the time was they had a network where they posted the item I needed and they were able to put out a "wanted" notice on their salvage network to find somebody who DID have the item. It worked out much better than I had thought as they did the legwork of searching! It is also very likely that you might find near the same setup in a dealer much closer for you to deal!
Also a thought is that you mght take a close look at the part if still on hand for anything that might ID it closer, assuming the part number you have is the Winnebago part number?
What I found was many of the Winn numbers are for parts that are generic parts made by some XYZ company that may sell to several different RV builders, etc.
If we can get that number closer to who actually made it, there is a chance we can find the part floating around on some other brand that lets us increase the odds of finding the one we need? Maybe having two numbers increases the odds?
Hunting those Easter eggs?
Wish you luck in the chase!

 

[Morich]

Possible better/closer to you, if not found?
Bontrager's Surplus – RV and Home Improvement Items

 

[l1v3fr33ord1]

kx8xx-

Some ideas:

1) Repair with aluminum flat or angle stock
2) Have someone make one with a 3D printer
3) Have someone make one using fiberglass
4) Have someone make one using plywood

My neighbor has a 2013 Winnebago ERA, and also can't get a reefer inlet vent. It looks similar to yours.

 

[kx8xx]

Not certain of the idea, as it has been a while but what I found at the time was they had a network where they posted the item I needed and they were able to put out a "wanted" notice on their salvage network to find somebody who DID have the item. It worked out much better than I had thought as they did the legwork of searching! It is also very likely that you might find near the same setup in a dealer much closer for you to deal!
Also a thought is that you mght take a close look at the part if still on hand for anything that might ID it closer, assuming the part number you have is the Winnebago part number?
What I found was many of the Winn numbers are for parts that are generic parts made by some XYZ company that may sell to several different RV builders, etc.
If we can get that number closer to who actually made it, there is a chance we can find the part floating around on some other brand that lets us increase the odds of finding the one we need? Maybe having two numbers increases the odds?
Hunting those Easter eggs?
Wish you luck in the chase!

TU

 

[kx8xx]

Tanks agn Morich,

I got the part number right off the grill and it's a Norcold #.

I've been returning this Brave for over 3 years now and just trying to maintain originality since I have very thorough paperwork back to original owner!

The cracked right windshield is what's gonna cost me biggest on my authenticity quest...

happy trails !

Mark

 

[kx8xx]

kx8xx-

Some ideas:

1) Repair with aluminum flat or angle stock
2) Have someone make one with a 3D printer
3) Have someone make one using fiberglass
4) Have someone make one using plywood

My neighbor has a 2013 Winnebago ERA, and also can't get a reefer inlet vent. It looks similar to yours.

Thank you for more ideas !

In my other hobby refurbing old stuff (ham radio) I've often needed a custom part from 3D printing but the costs doubled considering buying a 3D scanner to feed data to the 3D printer.

But dang the duct tape is ugly ;-{

 

[Morich]

Different thought comes to mind! What are the odds of finding somebody with a printer to make the part if you pay for materials, etc. ?
Out of my field, so just looking for a better way and know there are folks who are deep into that as well as possibly wanting a project but pressed for the extra money for doing it as practice? Any vo- tech training schools in the area where you might call and check with some teacher for who might take a look at the project?
No real idea if practical or not!!!
Some of my "out of the box" thinking should stay in the box!
With the number of people looking for the odd trim/finish pieces for RV, that might kick start a whole career field!

 

[RayIN]

That vent cover comes with the refrigerator as a package from Norcold or Dometic. It has a specific intake air area to promote proper air flow.

 

[dickb46]

As long as you have the original..... I bought my son a "plastic welder" from temu. It hot staples the pieces together and then has a tool that melts the seams together so they don't show. It looks a lot better than blue tape.

 

[kx8xx]

number 84104 (often listed as part
#6384104 or similar combustion/side air
intake vent kits) refers to a ventilation and
combustion air kit used for Norcold RV
absorption refrigerators,

apparently no longer made longer

Mitch at

Lichtsinn RV​

contacted Winnebago up the road from them who have the factory approved replacement for existing hole in the wall and I've ordered it. IF it doesn't work out, I'll try to find my way back here to report.

Thanks all suggestions!

Now I'm to the search for replacing the cracked right windshield . . .

 

[Bobn1957]

number 84104 (often listed as part
#6384104 or similar combustion/side air
intake vent kits) refers to a ventilation and
combustion air kit used for Norcold RV
absorption refrigerators,

apparently no longer made long time

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