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Started by Geoff, June 02, 2018, 06:44:05 PM

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chessie4905

We have a separate U-line ice maker in current and previous coach
GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

luvrbus

Most people are just using the little counter top ice makers now 100 bucks
Life is short drink the good wine first

brmax

Ok thanks guys, I will take a look.
Appreciate the help



Floyd
1992 MC9
6V92
Allison

luvrbus

If you go the U Line I have a couple (3) I'll make you a deal on
Life is short drink the good wine first

chessie4905

Probably the best deal is pick up a bag or two of ice at Walmart or wherever and keep in freezer. That is if it is at least capable of keeping it frozen in hot weather.
GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

eagle19952

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZIOQSY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Two of these will last a pint of bourbon....more ice than I need or want :)
Neat on ice saves water too. :)

Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.

eagle19952

Quote from: chessie4905 on June 10, 2018, 04:52:00 AM
Designed to run at average ambiant temperature's? These are still typical refrigerant systems. They aren't that fussy. They are designed to handle extremes so they are totally reliable at normal temps. I wouldn't worry about it. Just go with a brand with a good history of reliability.

new wave "smarter" refers are fussy.
and that doesn't mean Bluetooth only....
Donald PH
1978 Model 05 Eagle w/Torsilastic Suspension,8V71 N, DD, Allison on 24.5's 12kw Kubota.

TomC

I use the NovaKool 9cu/ft. 12v/120v using what used to be Danfoss compressor. Only refer I've seen (RV type) that has hot air out the bottom front. Very quiet, only 5.5 amps at 12vdc. Not cheap though. Good Luck, TomC
Tom & Donna Christman. 1985 Kenworth 40ft Super C with garage. '77 AMGeneral 10240B; 8V-71TATAIC V730.

Oonrahnjay

Quote from: TomC on June 11, 2018, 07:32:29 AMI use the NovaKool 9cu/ft. 12v/120v using what used to be Danfoss compressor. Only refer I've seen (RV type) that has hot air out the bottom front. Very quiet, only 5.5 amps at 12vdc. Not cheap though. Good Luck, TomC

     Pretty much the same here, except mine has a little less cu. capacity and a 4.5A/12V current draw.  It's defrosting right now ... one of my fave parts of owning it.   :-\
Bruce H; Wallace (near Wilmington) NC
1976 Daimler (British) Double-Decker Bus; 34' long

(New Email -- brucebearnc@ (theGoogle gmail place) .com)

richard5933

We currently have an older Norcold - DE707 which runs off of 12vdc or 120vac. What's strange about it is that the compressor actually runs on 23v AC (per manual) and uses a transformer to convert both ac and dc. It eats up about 5.5 amp to run. It's 44+ years old and still can make cold nicely, although it has trouble keeping up if the temp inside the bus gets over 90 degrees. Still can keep the inside of the fridge at 45 degrees, even then.

Not being too keen on trusting a 44+ year old appliance, it's being replaced with a Vitrifrigo 5.3 cu ft 12v/120v model which is ever so slightly smaller than the Norcold. Consumption on this one should be about 2.6 amps. I plan on adding two 12v computer fans to help with the air movement around the new unit. I only hope that I get half the life from the new fridge as the old Norcold.

I'm planning to keep the old one - just in case...
Richard
1974 GMC P8M4108a-125 Custom Coach "Land Cruiser" (Sold)
1964 GM PD4106-2412 (Former Bus)
1994 Airstream Excella 25-ft w/ 1999 Suburban 2500
Located in beautiful Wisconsin

TomC

How I defrost my NovaKool- take the drip trays out. Turn off refer, then put towel below evaporator in refrigerator section, and below evaporator in freezer. Typically about 4 hours will be done. Then wipe off the excess water and turn it back on-install drip trays (I don't use them anymore). Good Luck, TomC
Tom & Donna Christman. 1985 Kenworth 40ft Super C with garage. '77 AMGeneral 10240B; 8V-71TATAIC V730.