Rant

chessie4905 · June 10, 2018, 06:23:19 AM

We have a separate U-line ice maker in current and previous coach

luvrbus · June 10, 2018, 06:34:46 AM

Most people are just using the little counter top ice makers now 100 bucks

brmax · June 10, 2018, 06:43:45 AM

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

Floyd

luvrbus · June 10, 2018, 06:54:13 AM

If you go the U Line I have a couple (3) I'll make you a deal on

chessie4905 · June 10, 2018, 07:14:58 AM

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.

eagle19952 · June 10, 2018, 10:10:04 AM

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.

eagle19952 · June 10, 2018, 10:23:06 AM

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....

TomC · June 11, 2018, 07:32:29 AM

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

Oonrahnjay · June 11, 2018, 11:26:12 AM

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. $:-\$

richard5933 · June 11, 2018, 11:40:27 AM

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...

TomC · June 11, 2018, 10:01:46 PM

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