Darren is amazing person, who has helped me via remote assistance from the USA! I am UK based and I have contacted him after my fridge stopped cooling. Unfortunately cooling unit is not reparable and getting part to the UK is very expensive. I would recommend Darren to anyone who has any issues with RVs, he is full of knowledge and knows 100% what he is doing! 5 *

I am so glad you pointed out about the flue baffle often times not being included with the new unit. I just had a cooling unit replaced in my fridge, and to get it covered under warranty I had to get the "professionals" to do it. The warranty company wouldn't cover me if I did the work myself. I got home from work and went and inspected the fridge which wasn't cooling properly on LP after the replacement, and found that they overlooked a whole bunch of stuff. The burner assembly was loose and flopping around in the back, they didn't screw the control board back to the fridge but rather left it flopping around in the back, they didn't screw the heat shield back on, didn't clean up the yellow residue that was left when the cooling unit went on me (I mean what happens in the future if there's a cooling issue and a technician has to diagnose it? They're going to see the yellow stuff and just think that it needs a cooling unit when in fact it could be something as simple as a fan not working), just overlooked a bunch of stuff. But when I called them to tell them that the fridge still wasn't working right on LP, they dismissed me like I was doing something wrong. Well this morning, I got thinking about that flue baffle and what it might be for and I thought to myself, you know what? I bet you the problem is that the flame heat is shooting straight out the flu and not boiling the ammonia. So I climbed up the ladder and stuck my phone camera in there and took a few pictures and sure as shit, they forgot to put the flue baffle in! All that arguing on the phone and it was something they overlooked, just like I tried to tell them. So now I'm just waiting to hear back from them again, and hopefully they'll bring my flue baffle out from the old unit and I can stick it in there. If your new cooling unit is working great on electric but not worth a shit on LP even though there's a flame, go up top and make sure there's a wire sticking out of that hole. If not, there's your problem.

Thanks Darren, the wife and I just used this video as our step by step guide to fix our 2007 Norcold fridge. The cooling unit went bad and we ordered one and replaced it, with your help! Saved us a cool grand over buying a brand new fridge!

Im an hvac installer and your videos is on point brother great content thanks

Great job with sharing the details associated with the replacement of the cooling unit. Thanks!

Just bought a used RV yesterday, with a blown 5A fuse on the circuit panel. I'm praying replacing the fuse with get the frig working on AC, but if it doesn't this tutorial is exactly what I will need to accomplish the cooling unit replacement. Great job with this tutorial!

Darren, outstanding per the usual. Extremely helpful. Will be sharing this on our RV Techs FB group. Thanks for taking the time!

D-, the long metal thingy with the thingy on the end is a flame baffle. Just watched this video, getting ready to replace my cooling unit on my N811 unit. Smaller but same principles. Thanks for your help. Keep on truckin'

Love your videos! I am in the midst of replacing a cooling unit on a Dometic fridge. Very informative!

Thanks again for your very detailed explanation of not just what, by why and how, in your videos.

Incredible instructor . Thanks so much. I cant believe these great videos . I will give back .

Thank you for such a thorough how to repair the cooling system on my fridge. I have a 2006 Sunnybrook. Same thing yellowing on the back of the fridge that is no longer working.

Wonderful information! I didn't even know this was possible. My fridge went out and I was not wanting to spend almost 2k on a new one for a 2004 trailer, even though it's in great shape. I will be replacing it thanks to you! Happy New Year!

Great video I have the exact same Fridge and will be replacing the cooler next weekend Thanks.

you are sharing some very informative knowledge, its well appreciated. Hope your channel grows a ton!

Great video, very informative! I'm glad to see the care and craftsmanship you are taking, together with the explanation of _why_. 17:20: I suspect it's best to finish installing the new unit -- ensuring you have found out about all the bits that didn't come with the new unit -- before shipping the old one back. I'd probably replace the thermostat and maybe the fans, on the "inexpensive, and hard to get to" principle.

Thanks for big help bro!!

Yes i know you did this awhile ago, but, THANKS for the lesson. What is your opinion on the new amish replacement cooler unit for norcold?

I love your instructional videos. If I can do it myself, I will. Just the way my Dad taught me. I have the Norcold Fridge identical to this one. My flame is popping as if the air mixture is incorrect. I don't see how to adjust it. It continues to work but it bothers me. Maybe you can provide a direction for me. Good job.

Hello Thanks so much for your time and being so generous with your knowledge. Incidentally, I am curious to as how long ( once insulation foam has been applied ) do you leave the refrigerator facing down? Thank you, Jerry

Your videos are detailed and informative! Great job!

Great info on fridge repair. I think I would have to take photos so to refer back to them for re assembly.

Very helpful video. Thanks brother! 😀

Thank you great video

Did taking out the 8 bolts in the back of the freezer make a difference? I don’t see holes on the backside of the fridge. I am trying to figure out where mine is still connected to my RV. i took out the 4 bit bolts on the backside, but it won’t budge.

Awesome job, very thorough and informative

how long will this DC fridge run on battery power for boondocking? thx great video

I’m really appreciate you man for all the informations put in our hand. Question: I have the same refrigerator when start generator I press on then press button mode to select AC then I press button temperature to select between 4-7 after a couple seconds it’s got just peep and won’t start, so in your experience what do you think? Thank you .

Fantastic....thank you!

Thanks!

Can you describe the details behind why the “thermostat” at 8:10 would contribute to a freezer working and a fridge not working? Is the “thermostat “ you pointed to called the “fan switch” in other references? Thank you for your time.

Great video. Very informative.

Great and informative as always. When driving down the road should the refrigerator be on LP or electric? NRVTA tech tip Tuesday had said not to have your water heater on while driving down the road because the flame blows out everywhere and burns up the thermal rollout fuse or the wiring. I didn't know if this also holds true for the refrigerator.

Thanks Darren, great detail on your episodes......I am currently working an issue with a no a/c code on my Norcold 2118, found out that if I plug an extension cord from the house to the fridge it works fine. what would your next step be on figuring out why I'm not getting enough current to the rv fridge plug tucked in the corner of the slide?

Darren, have you replaced these units with compressor components? Compressor fridges are supposed to be more efficient. Your thoughts?

Another interesting video. I wonder if you've considered one of the compressor conversion kits for RV fridges from JC refridgeration (available in AC or DC). They sure *sound* like a great idea. Thx1

Great vid. I replaced mine 4 years ago and recently defrosted now the freezer is normal put the refidgerator section will not get cold enough. I have it on coldest setting and barely gets to 40 degrrees. Please tell how the fans affect the refridgerator section ?

Yep....need to pull my Norcold to test fans. Heating elements work, gas kicks in put its not getting cold and I don't hear the fans. Any suggestions on quality new fans if they are bad? Thanks.

Excellent job, as usual , Darren. As I look at the flame on my coach (Norcold 1200rim) I noticed that the flame is always fluttering and loud. I used air to clean the burner, but it still fluttering. Do you think I need a new gas valve? Thank you for the video , Ed

GREAT VIDEO!!!!

What do you think of conversation to a 12 Vdc compressor system.

Great info... did I miss the safety recall relay/ sensor on the subject unit?

Awesome info. Thanks

What part number is the sealant used from the back of the cooling unit to the Aluminum cool transfer to fridge also the black filler sealant used, looking at replacement of my 634747 Norcold that failed, is the fridge actually that heavy if doors removed

Thanks for the video. Our flame is working but the fridge and freezer aren't cooling. What else can we check?

It says to not put any mastic on the evaporator plates in the Norcold instruction. Any reason why you put some?

Darren this is a great video. Hey I removed the 4 screws in the freezer - left ice maker side with my screw gun and after they were all 4 laying there I realized 2 are long and 2 are short and I didn’t notice until I had them removed. Can you help me with proper orientation for reinstalling?

Another point worth mentioning, is that norcold uses a vacuum sealed outer insulated panels that surround the sidewalls. These panels have been known to develop a cancer and compromise the vacuum seal. Therefore rendering the frig not repairable.

I've been told to turn off LP while traveling but if i have food in the fridge how will it run.

can you help with mine? I just bought an older RV and the fridge hasn't turned on.

My Dometic was working over the weekend on propane, it worked on AC as well, some how I have lost cooling on both. I have a flame and can hear the fans running, and have voltage to the heating unit on ac. Its currently unplugged for a day to see if it may be an ice dam. Could the thermister cause it not to cool on either? Thanks for any advice. Its a 2017 Forest River Sunseeker 3010. Regards Randy

Darren, very well-done video. You speak my language! Two questions, are these instructions valid for either the Norcold 1200 and/or 1210 series units? I assume they are; and also, about how many hours should this job require to replace the cooling unit on a 4-door Norcold unit - given average to above average skill and two big guys? Thanks!

SWEET Thanks for sharing!

I’ve decided to replace my bad rv fridge with a residential fridge (can’t afford an $1800 dometic) so I need to pull the old one out. Is there any power source to disconnect other than the plug in the back of the fridge? I know to disconnect and plug the gas line but what else needs to be disconnected from outside before I can just start pulling?

Darren, I have 2015 voltage toyhauler. I've never heard fan running rite from the get go. Would there be fans in my unit? Thx for any help.

I have a Norcold 1200 LR when I press my power button the second and third current temp lights come on and shut back off when you release the power button. Nothing else happens

Brilliant 👍😷👏🏻

I wish I had the money to fly you to Texas to fix my fridge. It would probably cost me less than replacing the whole fridge.

Is it possible to recharge the system if you can locate the spot that leaked, plug it with an appropriate sealant, and then fill the system with the refridgerant (717) (12.4 oz.) to 850 LBF per square inch? Like you would with an air conditioning system? Domestic MOD. NO. RM 3862 PROD NO. 921 14 60 - 06 Thank you for the quality educational videos!

Hi, How long does it take to have that done? minus all the explanation of course ;-)

How to fix an RV fridge. Tear out old unit and install residential 😂 I hate these RV fridges.

Was that a remanufactured cooling unit?. Cause u mentioned that u were sending the core back

Can it be retro fit with a 12v compressor unit?

Maybe that burner thingy could be called a burner diffuser?

Where do I get the thermostat?

Why not replace that with a DC cooling unit beyond battery capability?

The sidewalls will swell, and will be difficult to slide out of cabinet hole..f.y.i.

He needs to condense commentary not keep repeating repeating repeating

No way replace it

I’m sure you are very good at what you do but basically I can’t listen to you repeat basically one more time!