[GMCnet] BAD FRIDGE/FREEZER : HELP

[Dutch Marc]

Hi Guys, While I am waiting here to get my Radiator replaced, I Just heard from Miguel Mendez that my Fridge is gone.

It used to work fine. I turned it off for cleaning & defrost and now there is this strong ammonia smell coming out of it..

He mentioned time for a new fridge :( Just what I needed when I was planning going on a 4 week trip to CO, Leaving monday ....

My '26" Canyon Land '73 has a Norcold fridge. 2 Door (Fridge/Freezer) that works on 110V - 12V - Propane ...

Does anyone have any Good used Fridge/Freezer unit for sale around So California ? Any suggestions where I can find these guys?

What Brand/Model Specs would work to replace the original '73 Norcold ..

Starting to look on CL but since I am a newby there might be other / better ways to find them .... Not sure what specs etc to look for yet.

Any Help is appreciated !

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1973 26' Canyon Land (Mello Yello) (TZE063v101302)
Los Angeles, CA ('98 NL 2 USA)

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[Kingsley Coach]

I don't know what to look for other than a working unit with dimensions the
same as or a hair smaller than what you already have that works on propane
and 12 volt . You could also renovate for a slightly larger one!
You can try salvage yards in your area...if you ask someone will tell you
which one is most likely to have salvaged RV trailers or motorhomes.
Check the model number for safety recall...in might be propane you are
smelling ? Norcold will repair if it is....

Others will have more to say.

Mike in NS

--
Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !

[Carl Stouffer]

I went with a Norcold 641 series. It is about the same size as the original. I think I had to raise the top of the opening 1/2". Dometic makes a
similar sized one.

--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

[Johnny Bridges via Gmclist]

I had a 641 in the 23' coach. I thought it was broken because it frosted badly, but I found it had aftermarket bins in ther door which kept it from
closing totally. Once I removed them it worked flawlessly, propane, 110 or 12 volts.

--johnny
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76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

[Bill]

Dometic makes a 12/110 compressor model now... its model number is DMC2641RB
Good price

--
Bill and Mary Kay Boeyen
76 23' Birchaven 455
Tampa, Florida

[Dutch Marc]

Hi Guys, Thanks for all your input. Have been doing some research.

Any out here that has a Dometic DMS 2652 installed ??

https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/food-and-beverage/refrigeration/refrigerators/dometic-americana-_-30936

Any feedback appreciated !

Thanks Marc

[Ken Henderson]

Only for 19 years. It's my second one. I ignored a recall until it quit,
then they said since the ammonia had already leaked out it was no longer a
hazard, so not covered under the recall. The replacement I bought has been
in service for about 10 years with no further problem. It's rarely turned
off, except to defrost it every couple of years.

Ken H.

[Marsh Wilkes]

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[Dutch Marc]

Hi Ken, Did you mean replaced it with a norcold or replaced it with the Dometic DMS 2652 ??

Thanks

Ken Henderson wrote on Tue, 19 September 2017 11:34

[Ken Henderson]

Replaced it with the same Dometic 2652 (or maybe 2752?).

Ken H.

[Ken Burton]

I have had a 2652mfor about 12 years. I turn it on and it works.

If you were around here I would send you to Leon at National RV refrigeration for a repair or replacement cooling unit. He wil fix the cooling unit
better than new. He is in Shipshewana Indiana. One one of he GMCMI rally repaired.

http://www.fixyourfridge.com/

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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

[Ken Burton]

Let's try this again for the emailers only. I corrected the badly screwed up posting for everyone else but they do not get corrections.

I have had a 2652 for about 12 years. I turn it on and it works.

If you were around here I would send you to Leon at National RV refrigeration for a repair or replacement cooling unit. He will fix the cooling unit
better than new. He is in Shipshewana, Indiana. One of the GMCMI rally attendees if over there right now having his repaired.