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Dometic, Norcold, or..?
12-26-2008, 15:02
Post: #14
Dometic, Norcold, or..?
We replaced the standard 2-door Dometic in our 86 Newell and it went right in through the doorway. I agree with an earlier post that it's ideal to replace the wholesystem including the box, controls, etc. But if you have to go throughthe windshield on yours, I can see why replacing the cooling unit is more appealing.

Our current 4-door Norcold failed once over a year ago and hasn't since I threatened to shoot it, I guess.

Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@...








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Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:54:40 -0800
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Dometic, Norcold, or..?



We also have a Dometic inour coach,though not the original. Wetoo boondock mostly and have had no problems YET. (I'm realistic enough to know we will eventually). However, on the really warm days I found that a computer fan in the chimney helps a great deal. BB left way too much space behind the refer for convection to work properly, in my opinion, thus the fan to force the circulationof air. I think that would probably be the case with any brand refer in my coach for that matter. I used to think wewere lucky to have the Domatic because of all of the recalls and fires that Norcold was having. Now Domatic seems to be having like issues. I would probably buy either brand depending on what was available at the time though I prefer Dometic. Don't know why, just do.
Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
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We have a Dometic, the simple on with just sensor on the cooling coils for temperature control, and it has the best temperature control and any refrigerator I have. Below about 15 degrees I have to run it on gas to maintain temperature, but once I got it adjusted it is usually within 1 degree of where I set it. (37 in the refrigerator, 0 in the freezer). We dry camp a lot and this unit works very well for us. I run it on gas most of the time. I always use gas for the initial cool down because it gets to temperature faster, and it is a good check that gas operation is working before we head out. It was subject to the recall.
- Chuck Wheeler-
1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX


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Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 5:31 PM
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Ryan,
A couple years ago my Dometic failed for the very reason they issued the
recall, but before the recall, and I had no choice but to put a new one in.
I contacted Dometic with the model number and they said that was replaced by
a different number. Guess what? While the interior capacity was the same,
the outside dimensions weren't. So I asked what Dometic had in my original
dimensions - nothing. My RV repair guy had an exact size replacement in
Norcold. It's been working like a champ. I don't know that there is much
difference between the two companies. Both have had significant recalls
over the years Both have happy customers that have never had a problem. It
may come down to what will fit your space, moreso than which brand to use.
Gary
SOB.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan Wright
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Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 4:34 PM
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Heh - Sounds like it's a toss up either way. Keep the opinions coming
in, though! Smile I still want to narrow it down one way or another.






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Messages In This Thread
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Ryan Wright - 12-24-2008, 08:27
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 12-24-2008, 08:42
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - dale cooper - 12-24-2008, 09:28
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Pete Masterson - 12-24-2008, 09:37
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Don Bradner - 12-24-2008, 09:43
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Ryan Wright - 12-24-2008, 10:34
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Gary Smith - 12-24-2008, 11:30
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Chuck Wheeler - 12-24-2008, 13:50
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - brad barton - 12-25-2008, 02:31
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Ryan Wright - 12-25-2008, 15:32
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - brad barton - 12-25-2008, 15:52
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - birdshill123 - 12-26-2008, 01:30
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - Joyce and Richard Hayden - 12-26-2008, 14:54
Dometic, Norcold, or..? - brad barton - 12-26-2008 15:02



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