FINALLY GOT THE NEW "REPLACEMENT" FRIDGE

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FINALLY GOT THE NEW "REPLACEMENT" FRIDGE | WHO'S FAULT WAS IT?

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I got a new ICECO fridge a few months ago that ended up failing on me, and after a long shipping issue i finally got the replacement.
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@SJB117 Жыл бұрын

Damn if only these companies treated all their customers like they treat KZfaqrs 🤣

@remnanttruth Жыл бұрын

Right? ANY alterations is a big no no and they wouldn't work with you at all.

@1ords Жыл бұрын

In awe of Raynor and the whole crew, they seem to make electrical work look so simple

@theippster8891 Жыл бұрын

Honestly what can’t that guy do 😳…just found they have a channel too looking forward to watch their builds!

@tonypaz3985 Жыл бұрын

❤💯💯💯

@VMvanlife Жыл бұрын

@@theippster8891 We haven't filmed a van build series YET but we recently uploaded a series where we take apart a failed "pro build" that was brought to us for repairs. In planning stages on another series. :)

@theippster8891 Жыл бұрын

@@VMvanlife Started the rebuild series! I’ve been enjoying your work w Vancity & the Cat Lady, I think a lot of us really like watching not only the full builds but upgrades of any kind. Glad you guys are thinking of doing some more filming at your shop 🚐🇨🇦

@wheniamhome Жыл бұрын

Raynor, his wife, puppies, and crew are artists. super cool people! super artistic! love it.

@annetorswick9641 Жыл бұрын

If I ever get a van build, Raynor and the crew get my business. Nice to see professionals at work. 👍

@bobg5823 Жыл бұрын

if iceco is watching this it'd nice if they got a hold of you and told you what went wrong that'd be real awesome for the future

@proudtexan5513 Жыл бұрын

Chrome, Ray is an unbelievable resource and extremely professional custom work like I have never seen!! You are very lucky to have that guy working on your home!!! Excellent, excellent, work!!

@AmyStoneYT Жыл бұрын

You have a fantastic crew with Raynor getting you all set. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 to this fridge lasting a long long time!

@briantheminer Жыл бұрын

Chrome, you’re so lucky you happened across Ray and his company, they’re doing absolutely brilliant work for you. Well done all

@greeneyedggirl Жыл бұрын

Hey, I don't care about blame, I just want you and Cruz to have your best life! This is another step towards that! Way to go you! And I so love the idea of adding the extra fans in there, I'll probably do something similar with mine now that I think of it. You may way to have Raynor add a temperature controlled relay to those fans so they don't run all the time, that will save power, and make the fans last longer. A temp controlled relay will turn the fans on when it's warm in the compartment and off when the temp goes down. Easy and cheap to do! Enjoy!

@gracecallowayable Жыл бұрын

Omg!!! Raynor is brilliant!!! What doesn’t he know how to do!!! He’s awesome!!!👠🚌👠

@susancurrie9246 Жыл бұрын

Raynor if I ever have opportunity to build out a van you are doing the whole thing. You are 100% on point.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@rainsofhealing Жыл бұрын

REALLY enjoy your videos with Raynor and crew. They’re so knowledgeable and talented!!! Great job on the execution of this video! It’s a tough job sometimes with sponsors and keeping them happy whilst being true to yourself and subs. Excellente!!!👍

@terryallen6688 Жыл бұрын

That space around the fridge is enough space for that unit. I have seen tighter spacing with a lot of units, and they worked just fine.

@mogains Жыл бұрын

It would be so cool if Raynor could do a one on one and talk about his creative process. This guy takes pimp my ride to a whole new level. Stay blessed guys. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.

@kerhiliagarcia7340 Жыл бұрын

I wish we could do this here🇹🇹

@mrmotofy Жыл бұрын

There's millions like him all over the world

@tommyk1073 Жыл бұрын

Chrome, I work for a competing fridge company and I will tell you it’s NOT the circulation. Lack of airflow will cause the compressor to not cool efficiently..that’s it. The condenser coil needs to be clean too. The thermoresistor(s) are probably simply defective..it happens. When you set the temp, your changing the amount of resistance to the sensor. Lower temp setting, more allowable resistantance. Once the resistance is achieved it shuts off. These newer fridges today are all solid state electronics and on occasion defects happen. What you did with airflow will certainly help it run more efficiently, but it won’t change the nature of the electronics. Hope this helps pal!

@Diesel735 Жыл бұрын

Nice Fridge Adding a computer fan for increased airflow and moving the metal bracket to protect the wiring..... Ingenious !

@tiltawhorled Жыл бұрын

I'm just wondering if it voided his warranty on the new one?

@dawnlapka3782 Жыл бұрын

After all that, it could be that you got a broken refrigerator in the first place. It was a whole saga; not just getting a new fridge, but discovering what went wrong with the last one.

@Lunarstruck1 Жыл бұрын

Since these fridges are designed for use in hot, humid spaces like garages and RVs, I can't imagine it was not just a lemon unit. Glad you got a new one finally and hope it lasts ten years!

@joannaquanttumphysics Жыл бұрын

I just purchased a garage fridge, need to keep fridge section on coldest setting to remain just under 40 degrees. If it's hot-86+ in here, it goes too high. Supposed to be okay up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. I'm still messing with GE and LOWES to get it checked. I can't keep missing work.

@Lunarstruck1 Жыл бұрын

@@joannaquanttumphysics that is so frustrating

@rainsofhealing Жыл бұрын

@@joannaquanttumphysics same issue here

@greeneyedggirl Жыл бұрын

In the walls of the fridge are coolant tubes. If you nick one putting in screws, the coolant leaks out slowly.

@MrRio1973 Жыл бұрын

REMEMBER , fridge have hard piping , need to put some cushions so it can have a soft surface. Like suspension.

@susanclendaniel8438 Жыл бұрын

The fridge goes into an insulated bag! Just think about that!

@remnanttruth Жыл бұрын

You can't go screwing around with stuff. Altering a product voids warranty. He's lucky he got a second one to screw with even more than the first one.

@petualangmaya1277 Жыл бұрын

Do you think he cares? He got the fridge free.

@ritabroils6190 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you got your new frig/freezer! I like what you have done to secure and improve the airflow of the new one.

@jacquelinenoble6640 Жыл бұрын

You are blessed to have such lovely friends. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@MichaelJ_68 Жыл бұрын

Raynor is awesome! I need to talk to him about a Van Build Out. Thanks for updating us on the fridge/freezer combo.

@collind9753 Жыл бұрын

Use max pl adhesive to secure latches rather then screws

@CoffeeSurfer Жыл бұрын

Here’s to keeping you beer nice n cold again. Cheers! 🍺🤙

@carolt2198 Жыл бұрын

Raynor and Madison are an amazing young couple making strides in business and an alternative way of living. So happy you finally have your new fridge Chrome and BTW try saying veggies, berries and beer 3 times fast! What a tongue twister😀.

@williamk1452 Жыл бұрын

I've been running the tiny iceco frig/freezer for a year now and it is awesome!

@SwellerVanDweller Жыл бұрын

I'm still plugging along with my Coleman 5-day ice cooler. Nothing to fail on it! Ha! Just have to get ice every 5 days, but I'm at the store getting food anyhow...

@ragamuffinukes2779 Жыл бұрын

--- I had 1 of those Coleman Extreme Coolers... Awesome product for us who don't earn from KZfaq $75,000+++ annually like these guys. This van dweller could only afford a 12"Hx 15"L x 10"W from Walmart....holds ice for maybe 1 nite... 😵‍💫

@katzcrow640 Жыл бұрын

Way to Go Chrome Honest Man Straight Shooter 💕❤️👍👍 Raynor an Madison are the Best 💕💕 Thanks for taken Care of Chrome the West Coast 🍻 🍻

@FreshStartSAM Жыл бұрын

I got a 68 quart IceCo and one side stopped working and I posted it on a FB van groups and a guy told me a trick to make both sides work again. I have areas to vent and have been very happy ! I’ve missed your videos. Hope the new fridge works great for you. I’m so glad I am not spending $75.00 a month on ice anymore !

@Natalie-xy7zy Жыл бұрын

Veggies, berries and beer. Oh my! xD So glad you got the new fridge and that Raynor did fabulous work to secure it without drilling into the fridge itself. Yay!

@faithchung8082 Жыл бұрын

I think it was a mechanical problem. No ones fault really. Thank God you have Raynor to do all those awesome things when you need it. How many people would have some one be able to mount fans inside of a fridge to circulate air flow.....Really happy you finally got the replacement. I hope when ICECO figures out what the problem was if they do, they let you know. I just love how inquisitive Cruz can be.

@jamiereid40 Жыл бұрын

The blame we say it is 50/50 Now that is done Enjoy all your upgrades and stay safe

@mr.j4310 Жыл бұрын

Ideas on how you might be able to secure the fridge. One is to use Velcro, attach it to the bottom, they have rolls that are 38mm wide and have a self sticking back that can hold allot of weight. or you can use one of those ratchet straps with a buckle that goes over the top. screw the strap down under the fridge run the strap over the top and "that's not going anywhere"

@BlissfullyBearFoot Жыл бұрын

Glad you got the fridge! Things aren’t built to last anymore. Ohhh no about the beer exploding 😩 lol

@LaNette1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Crome that was a great video I’m glad you got your replacement fridge freezer Rae outfitted they are amazing the way he mounted it and the new fans hopefully Airflow won’t be an issue anymore and you won’t have any more problems You and cruz always make my day you guys are so much fun be safe have fun 🇺🇸♥️👍🙂🐾🐾🚐🇨🇦

@wingnutbert9685 Жыл бұрын

I never thought the screws were a problem. The air flow was what I'd have guessed. Was pleasantly surprised as how clean it was on the inside. I'd have expected, like others, for it to be packed with dust, dirt, fuzz, dog hair, etc. The question of air flow would be answered, I'd think and hope, in the manual. Appliances like this usually include specs for clearance for the exact reason of minimum ventilation. Hope Iceco lets Chrome know and is ok with him letting us know. And hopefully it was just one in a thousand units made by the new guy, late on a Friday, before a long weekend.

@andrewrichey7374 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Chrome glad you got it back together, hopefully they’ll get back with you let you know what the deal was maybe it was the compressor, appreciate your sharing catch on the next one peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍

@joannaazar7396 Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed 🤞🏼. Cold Beer 🍺. Cruz dog food. 🐶. ❤ NewJersey ❤❤

@donaldmickunas8552 Жыл бұрын

I have a half size Black and Decker fridge in my apartment. The compressor on my fridge too ran too much and the sides would get hot to the touch. In my case, the bottom quarter of the back is open exposing the compressor. I have a small floor fan blowing into that area. No more compressor running all of the time. No more hot sides. I suspect your initial problem was a air circulation/cooling issue. Time will tell.

@raymondmora2642 Жыл бұрын

It's the location the fridge is . the end of your van is very bouncy. Put a padding to soften the bounce will help the fridge last longer . Put a cushion under your fridge.

@Z1ldjian2785 Жыл бұрын

When sending back old one, should leave exactly as you had it will all changes you made. This way they can see exactly how you had it including screws so they can test to see if they have a design flaw. Help them help you.

@vallovesnature8449 Жыл бұрын

Yay! New fridge!! I’d say it was a chain of events that caused the problem with the other fridge. Maybe a mini power surge, maybe Mercury retrograde, maybe someone else in retrograde. Who knows? Enjoy the fridge!!🍻❤️

@sonjadlong7554 Жыл бұрын

I love that Raynor used the existing holes to secure that Baby!!!!! Looks great!!!!! Obviously there was a malfunction and now there's not 👍

@johannemilsom7503 Жыл бұрын

I love the way Canadian men say out!😏 And you are back at the shop. Did you video Cruzie reuniting with his couch? I'd love to see it if you did. 👍

@Officialshayne Жыл бұрын

Raynor exposing all ICECO's flaws

@AlexAKaravas Жыл бұрын

"Noctua" fan for Silence Exelent choice!

@jimbo27378 Жыл бұрын

maybe get some kind of remote thermometer - oven or BBQ & put probe in various place like behind unit on side etc etc . to read & record temps observed in case problem comes backp

@charlesmoman Жыл бұрын

Our ICECO VL60D does not run the compressor all the time. Very efficient in our 2018 Ford Transit 250 - we love it - two years!

@zintangibles Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking it was a defect from the manufacturer, but overheating does also sound like a possibility. Only time will tell. Lets see how long this lasts. Love the video!

@markbirchfield3572 Жыл бұрын

Raynor is the MAN!!

@JohnJohnson-dw8qp Жыл бұрын

Yours your hard on everything

@traveldreamer4616 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Hope the frig problem is behind you. Enjoy the journey. This summer trip has been awesome. Again, thanks.

@aarondenney340 Жыл бұрын

That fridge is gorgeous.

@jacquiesentell7230 Жыл бұрын

Chrome -- here's another suggestion -- build a shelf above frig -- so when you put stuff on top -- it's not sitting right on top of the frig. Do it as a split shelf -- like top of frig -- so you can access each side as you do from inside. Maybe put foam runners to cushion top of refrig so can get air flow there too if you do a shelf -- but also protect it -- if it bounces up. But looks like your frig sits little higher than most -- some have theirs sitting on bottom of the floor. So yours is sitting in more of a heat zone. But you are right they usually have theirs encased. But looks like Raynor did a great job with fans and securing it from the bottom. But like you said -- you may not know if any problem till next summer. But here to Cold Vegs -- Cold BEER 🍺 & Frozen Dog 🐕 Food !

@cindyenglert.az51 Жыл бұрын

How cool that you have all these friends that can help you figure out what the problems are. What does the average guy do ?

@butterflySmiles2 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I ordered that from southern pepper one on to help him channel these flashlights and we got flashlights but these make a little fire at the end some kind of phaser lighter. But out of the two only one works. And it does not show up on my Amazon order so I can't send back one or contact them. $25 might as well say goodbye. So yeah that's life!

@dorrainroundtree6632 Жыл бұрын

Chrome...you could put the fridge on platform the have some kind shock absorbing system...that it does slam when in the back country...

@Michelle-bw1xg Жыл бұрын

Hallelujiah! I can only imagine the joy of having a working fridge in van life. Happy travels!

@mscampbell1242 Жыл бұрын

Raynor is the man!! Reminds me of my older brother who could fix ANYTHING!!

@djbillutley Жыл бұрын

I feel like iceco only finally reached out because you have such a following. They would not have replaced someone else's. It also feels like you are backtracking on your frustration with them to save a business relationship with them.

@SJB117 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@petualangmaya1277 Жыл бұрын

If i get lots of problems with the fridge, i'll definately change another company/get fridge from other company but he still want a fridge from the same company why? because he get it free. All these youtubers..

@renee2994 Жыл бұрын

I think it was just a fridge problem...just glad u ha e a replacement..

@billdanilovitz3523 Жыл бұрын

Iceco may be watching.

@bobsvanlife8628 Жыл бұрын

6 years fulltime and still using 1st fridge. Dometic CFX 50.

@erindunebuggy9772 Жыл бұрын

4 years full time back country overlanding and my Dometic CFX 50 is still going strong with zero problems. Reliable and strong. 😎🌎❤

@jamesziegler2763 Жыл бұрын

Wow...let's hope it works

@ahmadhussain-Fitness Жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for about a year now and I've noticed that you use things very brutally. That is, if you want to keep something in a safe place, you throw it away. Or if you have to take things out of the fridge, that too very quickly. This can also cause the refrigerator to malfunction۔ btw ❤ frm Pakistan 🇵🇰

@Texasishot105 Жыл бұрын

It's a nice change watching Raynor be so gentle/calm while working.

@lovecat55 Жыл бұрын

Well now you have a spare cupboard and a new fridge freezer

@eucbros9235 Жыл бұрын

iceco is great!!!!! i have 3 of their fridges and one i got was defective and i got a new one with out a issue and its in the car working great!

@guillaumebouchard2656 Жыл бұрын

Did you check if the wiring was frayed from that sharp metal plate inside the original fridge? Maybe that was the issue? Seems to be a high fail probability area and could be considered to improve their product manufacting.

@VANCITYVANLIFE Жыл бұрын

Yes the original fridge had fairly deep rub marks on those wires. No bare wire showing

@drphibesrises Жыл бұрын

That is enough ventilation per ICECO spec. I think it is a factory problem. I had 4 ICECO and the compressor failed on all 4 of them. I am not happy with ICECO products. I never even put it in my car. I used them at my house as supplemental refrigeration.

@rainsofhealing Жыл бұрын

Wow I hope Chrome sees your comment

@drphibesrises Жыл бұрын

@@rainsofhealing Just like someone else commented, I wish ICECO treated all their customers like KZfaqrs. I have had a bad experience.

@rainsofhealing Жыл бұрын

@@drphibesrises that stinks I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve read a few comments on this thread that definitely makes me think about looking at other companies if I ever need a fridge like this! Best to you!

@kathyscott5580 Жыл бұрын

I'm on my 3rd Iceco 75 VL Pro D. Iceco quickly replaced the 2 that didn't work and paid for shipping them back. I keep mine on econo, and it's working great now, though it's only been a few weeks so far.

@timcurry2009 Жыл бұрын

The wood deflector siliconed on the back was right in front of the condenser coil.... that's where your problem was most likely.

@anneholden9908 Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@r8edrv4fun65 Жыл бұрын

Circuit board. The symptoms you described leads me to suspect a bad solder joint in the temperature control circuit.

@Yvonneb_ Жыл бұрын

Wishing you luck. Raynor is so clever xx

@sandyviewcottagelakeeriedu7330 Жыл бұрын

I used cargo straps through the handles to hold my fridge in place.

@webstercho Жыл бұрын

Of course it was a faulty fridge! Randomly switching the freezer and fridge compartments looks like an issue with the electronics.

@Frenchcrop Жыл бұрын

Surely all of the recommended air flow info is in the manual, as with other manufacturers. RTFM!

@mrcdplsrl Жыл бұрын

Raynor saves the day! Sure hope you ask he and his wife what they want for Christmas…😬

@patdavis8018 Жыл бұрын

The one that was broke was a dud and probably got past a QC person at the factory, but still fantastic having it put in so very well. Hopefully, it should for a long while.

@TheSmallsRVAdventures Жыл бұрын

Great job on the install.

@mirobin Жыл бұрын

Buy an ATV for the back country, park your home & it will be safe from the bumps and rough back roads.

@CoolInOlympia Жыл бұрын

I hope this one works great!!!!

@DonKJB Жыл бұрын

Glad you said it, I thought the fridge failed due to the 🔥🌡 + 💧 this summer inside your home. The ☀️⛱️🌡 followed ya since last yr.. where to next yr??? Give us advance notice.. lolzzz

@rachadventuresinliv Жыл бұрын

Great video simple update fridge video. 🤞 May this one last for years to come. Long live the beer, berries, vegies and dog food 😋🐶

@RobertJLessard Жыл бұрын

When my dometic froze the fridge it was the thermocouple that went bad. I swapped it with a new one from Amazon and it's been working perfect ever since.

@CoffeeCrazy Жыл бұрын

Regardless of fault , I’m glad iceco replaced

@ghostlincon Жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter if rebuilt or brand new stuff breaks it's just a fact of everything.

@debrandw246 Жыл бұрын

Mannnn Rayner is a genius. You did so well getting this guy . He really is amazing. I am thinking you had a fridge problem, Chrome. Something up with the compressor. Great video. 👌 Super. X

@cynthiawilliams4723 Жыл бұрын

Let’s hope it does work

@sarahloy830 Жыл бұрын

I have a different iceco but this might be your issue- I usually plug directly to my dc power source and no problems. This weekend I plugged it into one of my dc outlets and it just kept running and running at just the set temp. I switched it back to direct to power supply and all set. My wiring must not be substantial enough for the draw.

@gabsy6443 Жыл бұрын

I had beer exploding in my freezer. And it's usually glass...

@martinhansen4381 Жыл бұрын

The fault is the compressor regulation valve. It distribute to which compartment should cool.

@colinvespa Жыл бұрын

I have a iceco and love it.

@ShouldersMoondog549 Жыл бұрын

Thinking basic refrigeration, I believe your problem is/was the controller! The extra fans will be of help in the hotter weather, but really don't believe heat was your issue!! The improvements will help remove the possible issues of heat & the screws causing the failure.

@michellenelson7899 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully your fridge lasts a long time much love

@ellengriffin1547 Жыл бұрын

Just a thought: Would a kind of suspension system underneath the fridge like a layer of sturdy foam or something, would that work or help? I mean, would the fridge still be jolted around when fastened down tight? But I know it has to be secured so that it doesn't hop around. What you have done here is probably much more than what most do in their vans, though. I look forward to watching your and Emmi's videos and adventures.