Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I kzread.infoUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!

7 years in and this video is STILL saving asses. Good job, dude, you saved me a lot of trouble.

I love the "No Nonsense " approach...no BS just problem solving. Thank you

Finally a KZread DIY Video that was to the point and Not full of Fluff! Thanks!!

Finally a video with basic instructions ! Thank you. I'm going to get to work on figuring out and hopefully fixing my fridge. Nice video

You truly rock! I wish all videos were like yours. Short, no nonsense guidance to fixing my rv refer. You are now my go-to source and my new friend. Thanks. I have subscribed. I don't usually subscibe, but the quality of your production is worthy.

@TrailerDayz

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you liked it.

Thank you for providing a USEFUL, NO-NONSENSE video!! I get so irritated at people that make a reality show video so they can be the star instead of a troubleshooting video like yours.. thanks again!👏

Great, useful video - thanks! This guy should do another video showing everyone how to shoot a perfect "how to" guide.

Great walkthrough! I would like to add something. If your unit has been off for a length of time, the oil will gum up. Similar to gas when old. So many people change parts and testing them out often frees up the obstruction. I would suggest tapping on the tubes with a small wrench when it's heating up. Be sure to focus on the bends. The tube is pinched more. Do this periodically and you might find things start working all of a sudden. I've been the hero on many older RV's by doing this first. Great vid! Thermistor can be spliced as well. Some older models are hard to access.

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Great Feedback and Info!

@billszymborski584

3 жыл бұрын

Tapping on what tubes? The LPG or the cooling tube in refer back?

@TrailerDayz

3 жыл бұрын

@@billszymborski584 He's talking about the coolant tubes

@Factory928AC

3 жыл бұрын

Ima have to try this

@TheWulff82

3 жыл бұрын

Cooling tubes

Best video I have found for a comprehensive guide on all potential issues. Thanks!

Thank you for your time and this video. Got my meter out and was able to tell the thermistor was going bad. Ordered a new one from the link you provided. Fridge works great now!. I was having the same trouble trying to find useful information so thank you again!.

@TrailerDayz

7 жыл бұрын

Mark E. Loring Cool!

A very great guide. Straight to the point and without the bullshit!

@GadgetClass

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Not many people can say “no nonsense” and actually deliver; thank you for not wasting my time with a 20 minute video. I’ve had my trailer for a year. On my first trip, we were off balance, and the “check” light came on the fridge. So I rebalanced the trailer and all was good. Last night we got to a camp site late, we were off balance, but no “check” light, so I planned to just rebalance in the morning. Woke up today with no lights on the fridge. The whole unit is off and completely unresponsive. Any advice? Maybe a 2nd breaker panel I don’t know about? I hope!

Oh my goodness, thank you sooo much for the video! Definitely saved us from needing to buy a new fridge. Had my husband check the resistor and it showed nothing! Thanks again!

@TrailerDayz

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Follow up after getting new thermistor. After blowing a fuse (because I'm an idiot) and getting this installed we have had to lower the setting from 8 to 3. Worked great! Thanks for the info!

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's amazing how much one sensor can affect the system

You're right, there are no other helpful videos in this arena. Well done. Tks.

You are the MAN!!! I don't even have to go look to know it is the thermistor I am having a problem with!! This is going on my maker space group page!!

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help!

The best diy video on the internet.

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. One more suggestion - my fridge was underperforming and when I checked with a manometer the gas pressure was way low. An adjustment to the regulator fixed the problem.

@TrailerDayz

Жыл бұрын

Great input! I didn't think of that when I made the video.

Also check the celinder above the flame. Turn gas off. There are 2white plug ins on the side. Pull one out, & between the two plug ins is a small reset switch. Something else to try. Also reset all GFIC as they can prevent elect to continue. One more thing. Take off the black removable box over the panel. At the bottom of the circuit board are two wires that contain fuses that can be blown. Not hard to replace. Many stores have them.

You are correct, Simple & easy and straight to the point.

You rock Bro 100%....most "how to" videos go on and on and end up not learning a thing...Thank you so much for your time in making simple...short ...but informative and helpful learning vidoes....I live in my camper...it's sat up skirted and all.....So.... my f ridge quit yesterday and problem is pretty much the opposite of this...it's a norcold,...model #9182...there is no ice....no frost build up..and no cold at all...kicks on and everything just won't get cold....it's been running just on electricity for years now.....any other ideas?...I liked the page and am going to try and find another that might maybe solve my problem....thank you again for great instructions and helpful ideas...your definitely my first choice from now on... With great appreciation Joe B.. Cheyenne Wy.

@kaylaashburn9216

2 жыл бұрын

Same issue with mine you ever figure out the problem?

GREAT DUDE wish more people think the way U do. Gonna check out your other videos. Again great work!

The symptoms you described fit my situation, cooling fins frosted over. Removed lamp cover to discover it was full of water, electrical connections green with corrosion. Dryed it with compressed air then sprayed the contacts with electronic contact cleaner. Restarted, Perfect operation restored. Thank you for setting me on the correct course.

@leemiller986

3 жыл бұрын

Freezer cold but fridge not any ideas

Straight to the point, very informative video 👍😉

Excellent subsystem description and t-shoot breakdown. Merci!

This is a great video, How ever my Refer works fine on AC mode and it works for about two days on LP then one day unexpectedly it will shut off and the check light will come on. sometimes it will go for a week without that happening. Any ideas. thanks again

This is the style I wished cooking videos were made in. A+++

Thanks for the no NONSENSE! I subbed! Bret

I THANK you very much for this information about the thermistor and how to trouble shoot the problem.

Thanks for the info!!!! Useful! Our fridge is not working on 12V. Works fine on 220 and gas

@billszymborski584

3 жыл бұрын

Ours is older and it only works on 12v when the engine is running. Basically it is run off the alternator. That is what our manual says. 1990 Hawkins Motor Coach with 3 way Dometic Refer.

@Toys4YouJucariiPentruTine

3 жыл бұрын

@Alonso Jayson thank you!!

@skeetermcswagger0U812

3 жыл бұрын

You're RV frigerator shouldn't have 220 going to it, I don't think you're being completely honest.

@thecentralscrutinizer5105

3 жыл бұрын

@@skeetermcswagger0U812 ...never met a RV fridge that runs off 12volts either

@skeetermcswagger0U812

3 жыл бұрын

@@thecentralscrutinizer5105 Just just for the record, all RV Refrigerators except for Class 'A' units with optional residential units need 12VOLT(DC) current to do anything. There used to be a prevalence of a 12VDC only option in what was known as a '3 way' refrigerator but that proved problematic because even the heating element for the cooling unit ran off of 12VDC so it was equivalent to plugging a waffle iron into your cigarette lighter plug in your car.(this configuration of unit were slowly phased out in the mid-'80 and are only used in slide-in truck campers & and marine/boat applications) have yet to ever see an RV refrigerator that actually works on anything but,12VDC/LP or 12VDC/110-120 AC.

I was having problems with mine not freezing, I checked this and it is bad. Thank-you! Part is ordered.

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Give us an update when you get the new part in.

good vid. trying to figure out where to start on my norcold N300X. started getting really hot on outside, smelling burnt and black soot on the vent cover. any suggestion as to where to start?

Thank you good video! - but I could not find where to buy a new thermistor for Norcold 6162 on the link in the description.

Same problem I have same fridge, keep getting no co error and resetting 2 x a day. I have same reading on thermistor, Soon to have no mo no co! Thanks for the no nonsense. Some other video was telling how to check an ac outlet , I'm like wha the... ?

Finally a video with real information.

Nice video thanks. I just bought a boat fridge. 12 volt and 110 ac current. But I get it down to the boat and let it set a day level and plug it in and then nothing , it's a Norcold Tek 2. But no sounds no vibration and no on light. So I looked up a video and yours looked good and it was and thanks for a great video. So it sounds like whatever it is probably a control board is my guess but it's a replaceable part. I need to try the 12 volt part yet. I need some longer wires or test leads. I have the same fridge in my Sailboat but bigger and it's worked great for years. Some old timer told me that if you get one that won't cool anymore to flip it upside down. Ok after unplugging it lol. Upside down and tape a vibrating sander to for 24 and 9 times out of 10 it will work. He said the freon settles in the low points of the system and buy agitating it will free it up and make it work like new again. I haven't tried it yet but makes sense. He swears buy it.

@TrailerDayz

3 жыл бұрын

All of them need 12V always, even if you aren't running in 12V mode. The 12v controls the electronics.

Awesome video very straight to the point , any suggestions for a norcold1200Lrim, freezer works (gets down to zero)but fridge does not get cold ?

Awesome helpful video! Buying my first horse trailer with livingquarters and fridge and wanted to know how it all worked. Wished i wouldve looked into this before my parents replaced theirs with a normal fridge.

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad I could help :)

Thanks for the overview of RV refrigeration..!

@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same frigi. I just bought the camper everything was working a week ago. Now the frig doesn't work but the freezer works. Thanks my frig is a 3 way and doesn't work on any setting. A/C or Propane or DC.

Love the no nonsense video, great job! Looks like my RV fridge, buying a new thermistor right now. Can't wait to try it.

@TrailerDayz

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help!

@freedomfred6518

6 жыл бұрын

My thermistor goes to the control board on the outside. Are the wires on the thermistor in your Amazon link long enough?

@GadgetClass

6 жыл бұрын

FreedomFred what model is it? A domestic? If so try this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B004LERB30/?tag=norcold-20

Your a really good teacher!

Title was perfectly executed, thank you for no nonsense information!

@TrailerDayz

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime :)

Love it. Simple, easy to understand.

I like it, I have a problem with my AC mode. What about the heating element?

Best KZread video I’ve seen so far, thank you so much!!!

@pamelaouellette6682

Ай бұрын

I can't find the link for the item/thermostat- can you share if you have?

@pamelaouellette6682

Ай бұрын

Oh I see he says link to table. I'll look further and hopefully match it.

You totally saved me. Thank you for getting to the heart of the matter. This is exactly what's wrong with my fridge. I'm ordering the part immediately. Thanks again!

Great Video. I have a norcoldn510.3 in my travel trailor and I replaced board in back of fridge but still no display on the fridge inside should I replace the display board?

@GadgetClass

7 жыл бұрын

B Eth probably. check the wires and connectors first though

Finally found what I was looking for. Thank so much for this super helpful video.

@TrailerDayz

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

Do you know what the AMP draw of the AC Coil heater would be ? I think mine may be bad

Well done I don’t know if this will help anybody and my thermister Ohm’s was reading like 10.8 and fridge was cutting off a lot I changed my thermister and that seems to have fixed it so like this man says go to simpler things first always !

@kennethwoodward4669

2 жыл бұрын

Also side note : I have the exact same fridge as he did in this video

Thank you very very much will be highly recommending your channel to a lot of people

Thanks for the video! So the Thermostat checks out good. In gas mode, the flame is good and the ammonia pipes are hot. However, the fridge is NOT cold... So the controller must be telling the flame to be on... but it is not chilling? Would this be no ammonia? 2018 Fridge. So not that old on Norcold N811.

@TrailerDayz

5 жыл бұрын

How long have you left it on?

Great information! Then problem we are having is that it won't turn on at all, so I can't see what mode it is on. No lighting up. Not sure where to go from there.

Great video ;-) Norcold N 300.3 My safety valve went out. How do I unassembled it? That Loctite is terrible, but serves a purpose. Thank You.

Best video on you tube and very easy to follow. Fixed my problem.

how can you make the ice box? would adjusting pressures/mixes get you colder? I'm trying to get to -100F

great video. all of a sudden the fridge just stopped cooling in all 3 modes. could it be a fuse? Im going to try to trouble shoot this myself but really have no idea what im doing. your video will definitely help

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it could ba a fuse. Follow the steps in the video and you should be able to narrow it down.

The tubes on the back of my fridge are hot to the touch. But the coil above it. Where I am guessing the exchange of heat is happening. They are cool to the touch. Basically whatever the outside temp is. Does that mean the tubes are clogged somehow? If so how do I unclog a stationary RV?

Love how dirty the back of your fridge compartment is. I'm also a member of this club. 🤣

You are good!!! Very simple very easy to understand

@TrailerDayz

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

The OMS on my multimeter has 5 options. Which one do I set it to to check the Thermistor?

Great video. I'm wondering which thermistor to buy ftom Amazon does it matter?

FYI. In extreme temps, 108 plus in Az mine would not cool enough for dairy. Tried everything. Finally i checked the upper outside pannel. Tons of heat. I removed the cover so air could flow freely and bingo! Worked 👍. Still have some issues at 112 degrees plus though

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Good work. AZ can be tough for any cooling system. I just left there with my Sprinter van. Many if the newer RV fridges have small 12V computer fans attached to the back of the fridge that blow upwards (towards the roof vent). I can take a pic tomorrow. If you feel like it, you could do the same.

@harmonyintouch

Жыл бұрын

wow dude! this post saved me! I'm in S. Texas with upwards of 99 degrees everyday almost all day long. I couldn't keep diary from spoiling. I would not have thought to remove that upper panel. Had fixed everything else. Now I can have cream in my coffee again. You rock!

That was short and simple, But Very Helpful thanks,

I have a norcold 2118 fridge. If on propane mode, Is the flame supposed to be on (burning ) all the time? I had a dometic before and it did not look like this Norcold makes a sound almost like the water heater when it's on.

Good No-nonsense information. I probably have a thermister issue.

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

I stopped the no co error for good without ordering a thermistor. I stuck a 1.5 k ohm resistor across the thermistor terminals at the connector. I suspect I may have to manually defrost it eventually, but who cares. It's been doing great over 2 weeks now. Before, I was getting the no co error 2 or 3 times a day. The thermistor is still installed. that's just a 1500 ohm little 1/4 watt resistor was all it took. Other values would probably work too I would bet from 680 to 2.2k.

A very good video and right to the point(s). Thank you

Excellent info and diag!!! Mine is doing this same thing. Simple testing!!! Thank you!!!

Great video for DIY folks! Thanks!

@TrailerDayz

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks for helping us figure it out!!!

Great video. Thumbs up. 👍

Thank you for that no bs Straightforward troubleshoot video I get so irritated by people who take 12 min to tell a fix.

@TrailerDayz

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. You're welcome!

Great video! However I just have a copper wire held on to one of the fins. Everything else is working (gas, electric) even the little freezer box gets nice and cold. Just nothing from the fridge compartment and like I say just a copper wire on one of the fins. Any thoughts?

@TrailerDayz

6 жыл бұрын

Mitchel Farmin Your thermistor might be different, or someone tried to pull it off at some point

this was a perfect video thanks for shareing your knowledge

@TrailerDayz

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad to help!

Oh. Re watched again. So I may possibly have a control board issue. I'll need to pick up a voltmeter & a tool that will get the screws off the control board. Taking those screws off is the hard part....then I drop them! 😋

Great video. I've got one that has a cold freezer but the fridge isn't getting cold. Happens on both gas and A/C. Any suggestions? Thank you!

@kelliefisher5184

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, did you find out what yours was doing? I have the exact same problem!

I have a dc-340d-f norcold frig and when turned on it runs for approximately 10 seconds, and trips the breaker (reset button) thats located next to temp. Control knob. I took comp. And fan out of the circuit and it still trips. T-stat or control board? Please any advice would be greatly appreciated?

good video on how to troubleshoot the thermistor, but it fell far short of the title of the video... it gave a brief description of how the system works, but didnt show how to troubleshoot the gas valve or the igniter... and more importantly, the outputs of the board itself..... nor did it mention the fuse. another couple of minutes could have covered it.... but what was shown was to the point, which is good.

This is great! My fridge is not working 😕 my mototrhome is a little older I have an 88!! I hope this helps I'm gonna work on it today

@TrailerDayz

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Still a lot of classic old RV fridges out there cooling away.

My Norcold N621 is very similar. I get a "d" fault which tells me the door has been left open for more than 2 minutes. The door is closed. Where is the door ajar switch? I don't see one anywhere. How does it sense door open/closed? I recently replaced the board and optical unit with a kit from Norcold PN 633292. Thanks for awesome videos!

@TrailerDayz

6 жыл бұрын

rcastorena There is a mechanical switch on most of them. Usually the light will turn off and throw the door code

Awesome and thanks! Mine is not cooling but almost seems warm after running awhile. It also makes a gurgling water type noise. Any ideas?

@TrailerDayz

6 жыл бұрын

ShoreLooksNice.com Has it ever been laid down on it's side? You might be able to burp it. You basically have to turn the whole unit upside down to get the ammonia back down into the collection chamber.

@Ivan-rp6ez

6 жыл бұрын

did you try this? mine has the same symptom. Have power and lp gas on. Get's hot and makes a gurgling noise but does not cool. I have already changed the thermistor. Don't have sings of ammonia leak. It's an 03 norcold.

Very good video! One question, if neither the AC or LP is working, is that a faulty motherboard?

@TrailerDayz

5 жыл бұрын

Did you check for voltage at the board as shown in the video?

Great video!! Love the no nonsense, I subscribed. My frig pops the GFCI breaker in the back of the motorhome when plugged in. When frig is unplugged all AC works fine. Plug it back in and the breaker pops again. Any ideas?

@TrailerDayz

3 жыл бұрын

GFCI breakers can be finicky. You may have a bad breaker or a ground fault somewhere.

@expendablepatriot4967

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailerDayz Thanks for your reply. The frig was working just fine. Then one day it popped the GFCI breaker. Now it won't reset unless I unplug the frig. The motorhome is always plugged in and we use the frig for an extra frig. I'll have to check the fuses and for a ground fault. Maybe replace the GFCI outlet. I'll let you know

Worked like a charm. Thanks.

@TrailerDayz

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

So I watched all kinds of videos and tried all different suggestions. In the end my driveway is at an angle and the fridge needed to be level. Ch could that first!

Thank you for all that useful information man. 👍

I've got a question. My norcold n841 flashing 88 . I cant seem to get it to stop flashing. The freezer is cold and frig seems cold . Wont let me do anything ( adjusting mode or temp setting ). Ideas?? Thanks

Awesome video!👍👍

My dometic was set to 110V AC and the coil cover was hot to the touch. However, the cooling fins inside fridge did not get cold even after 1 hour of run time. Any advice?

Awesome video! My refrigerator doesn’t cool. I see that in the back is hot both with gas and electricity. I wonder what it is... any tips?

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! How long have you left it running?

i have norcold n610lt frige in my rv whats wrong when the yellow light is on but the green light on then flashes 5 times on for a time then flashes 5 times an on an on

Hi, thank you for your video. StraightForward. Do this fridges have fans?? My freezer is working on both electric and gas. The problem is the refrigerator section is not cooling off.

@cr38er

3 ай бұрын

Some will have 12v cooling fans in the rear compartment to help vent upward.

I have the same frig in my RV, on the outside is that little flap you opened to see the flame is it suppose to be kept fully closed. ?

@TrailerDayz

6 жыл бұрын

Larrys P3PRO yes

👍🙏 Amazing tips! Very helpful! Saved my day 💶

Hey man great video tutorial. I've tried everything in your video and my fridge powers up , check every thing but not the board. Its fairly new system and still not cooling when the flame is on or straight power. Any ideas I need some help. Thanks 👍

@TrailerDayz

4 жыл бұрын

Have you left it cooling overnight?

@chancedoyle4390

3 жыл бұрын

Same problem here, it’s been cooling overnight, flame works and ac works but fridge won’t get cold. Changed the thermistor but not the control board, would the control board be the problem?

He said clean the flew for LP diagnosis of frig not getting cold. Its not just by wiping the top of it but removing the burner orifice and tapping all the potential burned powder like material that comes out when tapped against a hard surface. And making sure openings are fully open in burner orifice by using a razor blade.

Thank you so much for this video!

@TrailerDayz what do you do for troubleshooting the board? Ours won't open the solenoid and light lp, but the selonoid works if I bring 12v to it myself. Then I can light the flame manually that way. Display shows "A" (no a/c power) but we know that. 12v is good. Super thanks!

@TrailerDayz

5 жыл бұрын

Replace the board, or send it in for repair

@JJRD222

5 жыл бұрын

@@TrailerDayz thanks man, I'm on it