All Discussions Tagged 'refridgerator' - Good Old RVs2024-03-29T11:10:23Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=refridgerator&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy fridge is dying.......tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2013-07-10:2093474:Topic:1675382013-07-10T07:52:33.907ZRobert Wesnerhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RobertReese
<p>anyone got a <strong>REASONABLy priced</strong> source for norcold parts?</p>
<p>anyone got a <strong>REASONABLy priced</strong> source for norcold parts?</p> 1975 Dodge Sportsman - here she istag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2013-03-15:2093474:Topic:1493582013-03-15T23:55:02.441ZCorey Halehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/CoreyHale
<p>This is not my first older RV, but it's the first one I've had with so many things that need fixing. I'd love to exchange ideas for renovations and work-arounds before I drop too much money into her in the wrong direction.</p>
<p>Cosmetically, she's a cutie, clean, retro, mostly original. Got her dirt cheap, ran like a top, til I tried to drive her home and she died in the parking lot. Did some rewiring, replaced the power steering pump, changed the plugs, had alternator and battery tested.…</p>
<p>This is not my first older RV, but it's the first one I've had with so many things that need fixing. I'd love to exchange ideas for renovations and work-arounds before I drop too much money into her in the wrong direction.</p>
<p>Cosmetically, she's a cutie, clean, retro, mostly original. Got her dirt cheap, ran like a top, til I tried to drive her home and she died in the parking lot. Did some rewiring, replaced the power steering pump, changed the plugs, had alternator and battery tested. Put in a new carburetor. She runs now, but hesitates off the line. Pretty sure carb needs adjusting and maybe a new distributor cap.</p>
<p>Sadly, the "mostly original" goes for her water lines and facilities as well. I've already dropped out the rusted through propane tank that was mounted underneath, on the passenger side. What a fiasco, needle went haywire, propane spewing out of rotted seal...cute firefighters, but damn.</p>
<p>Then I tried to start the fridge on electric. Nothing. I've got a new propane tank set up but waiting til this weekend to connect it as the fire extinguisher was out of date and figured I'd just pick me up a new one before lighting any matches. We'll see if that makes a difference. I'm pretty sure it's the original Dometic, so it might just be a dead horse.</p>
<p>Figured water would be easier. LOL...at this point, why I'd think anything would be easy is beyond reasoning. Suffice it to say, every RV and parts store in town knows me by name now. Had to replace old, flared t's, and of course each opening was a different size, as were the lines they were attached to. I admit, I swore a few times.</p>
<p>Got it together, not a leak. Then. Down a few feet, leak. I'd broken more of those damn flared fittings. The question I'm asking myself now is, do I repair this, one line at a time, or do I rip out the already many-times repaired bathroom and replace it all with shiny new stuff?</p>
<p>Bottom line. I'm a woman who's always up for a challenge, and this mechanical and plumbing stuff are things I've never done, but the learning curve is mighty steep from where I'm standing.</p>
<p>I've attached some pics, comments, suggestions, guidance all welcome!</p>
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<p>Corey</p> Ice Box part time, electric fride part time?tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2012-05-16:2093474:Topic:1169782012-05-16T18:56:37.777ZCarmella & Kevin Byershttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/thebyers
<p>We would like to be able to have the ability to use an electric compact fridge as an ice box when we're dry camping but plug it in when were somewhere with hookups. Has anyone had any experiance on this?</p>
<p>We have a very small trailer so were looking at a fridge no larger that 4cubic feet.</p>
<p>Since the firdge would be a regular fridge without a drain hole i was thinking of using milk cartens filled with ice so the water stays in the carten. But i wonder how effective this is. Would…</p>
<p>We would like to be able to have the ability to use an electric compact fridge as an ice box when we're dry camping but plug it in when were somewhere with hookups. Has anyone had any experiance on this?</p>
<p>We have a very small trailer so were looking at a fridge no larger that 4cubic feet.</p>
<p>Since the firdge would be a regular fridge without a drain hole i was thinking of using milk cartens filled with ice so the water stays in the carten. But i wonder how effective this is. Would we be better off on just buying a real ice box?</p>
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<p>thank you</p>
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<p>Carmella</p>
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