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Old 07-16-2021, 10:19 AM   #1
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Norcold not staying cold

I have a 2016 Cruiser 351MK Touring Edition. There is a Norcold 1210 4 door refrigerator in the kitchen slide. I'm having trouble keeping the fridge cold while the freezer is working fine. I've taken the outside vents off & also switched between electric & LP. Yesterday in 90 degree heat I had 26 degrees in the freezer & 50 degrees in the fridge. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Old 07-16-2021, 12:09 PM   #2
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It could possibly be the thermister. Here is a link on how to check it.
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;..._linuxmint_com
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Old 07-19-2021, 10:07 AM   #3
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There were a couple modifications made to the installation of the Norcold about that time. One was a flue modification that involved adding a piece of material to the upper vent area to aid in the chimney effect. It was a piece of paneling stapled part way over the opening. Mine fell down, and I just replaced it with tin. This addon is important. I read on a post where people were actually taking them off, thinking it was blocking air.
Also, a fan was installed, thermostat controlled. If you don't hear a fan running, you should add at least one. Many people find improved performance when they add a fan, or better yet, an aftermarket fan kit.
Air flow is critical, and the problem with fridges in the slideouts is they can't have a roof vent, and they are often under an awning. Getting the air flowing in the flue makes a big difference.
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Old 07-21-2021, 06:58 AM   #4
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Here is one fan upgrade link. Any cooling or air movement can make a big difference.
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/f...print/true.cfm
And another, this one shows the chimney add on.
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/f...print/true.cfm
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Old 07-22-2021, 04:17 PM   #5
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One recent owner post stated that after other LP appliance trouble, found low pressure and new regulator installed made refrig work colder than ever before.
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Old 07-23-2021, 03:15 PM   #6
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Make sure they left at least one inch clearance at back of fridge for cooling. Had to move mine ahead one inch. Mine was installed right against wall.
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