Model 2118 Norcold

[carl.swoyer]

Here in key West the gentleman next to me has a big country.
His refrigerator four door nocold
Wasn't keeping cold. Norcold sends him a new tube for his lp side of the refrigerator. Picture 1 shows the gas tube that is supposed to have 8 slots, his only had five . Picture 2 shows the location of the tube to be replaced.
The norcold model number is 2118. He said he unscrewed the original and replaced it with the CORRECT TUBE.
I thought this was good information to pass on.
Hopefully this will help someone else.

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[RoadJunkie]

Thank you for taking the time to post...and with pictures! I will check mine.

 

[carl.swoyer]

Thank you for taking the time to post...and with pictures! I will check mine.

Your welcome

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[travelin2]

Our 2118 wouldn’t cool from new and it was determined the thermostat that powers the fans failed. The tech also relocated said thermostat. Current setting is typically on 6. Any higher, it’ll freeze items on the top shelf AC or LP


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[carl.swoyer]

Our 2118 wouldn’t cool from new and it was determined the thermostat that powers the fans failed. The tech also relocated said thermostat. Current setting is typically on 6. Any higher, it’ll freeze items on the top shelf AC or LP


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More information on the relocation of the thermostat

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[travelin2]

More information on the relocation of the thermostat

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I’ll describe it this way, no immediate photos...the thermostat WAS mounted on the upper left side of the fridge out of view from the upper vent grill. Utilizing a couple of short jumpers the tech relocated it to the right by screwing it directly to the right end cooling fin array.



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[carl.swoyer]

I’ll describe it this way, no immediate photos...the thermostat WAS mounted on the upper left side of the fridge out of view from the upper vent grill. Utilizing a couple of short jumpers the tech relocated it to the right by screwing it directly to the right end cooling fin array.



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Are you talking about outside of the fridge on the cooling unit or inside the fridge on the cooling fins near the top shelf behind the light?

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[travelin2]

Are you talking about outside of the fridge on the cooling unit or inside the fridge on the cooling fins near the top shelf behind the light?

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Outside thermostat NOT the thermistor inside the fridge.
Next time I have my ladder out I’ll post a picture


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[Toy1Ton]

Here in key West the gentleman next to me has a big country.
His refrigerator four door nocold
Wasn't keeping cold. Norcold sends him a new tube for his lp side of the refrigerator. Picture 1 shows the gas tube that is supposed to have 8 slots, his only had five . Picture 2 shows the location of the tube to be replaced.
The norcold model number is 2118. He said he unscrewed the original and replaced it with the CORRECT TUBE.
I thought this was good information to pass on.
Hopefully this will help someone else.

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Did this take care or his cooling problem? and what year is his coach? Thank You

 

[carl.swoyer]

Outside thermostat NOT the thermistor inside the fridge.
Next time I have my ladder out I’ll post a picture


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Ok thanks

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[carl.swoyer]

Did this take care or his cooling problem? and what year is his coach? Thank You

I'll ask him. And get back to you

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[Gary521]

Here in key West the gentleman next to me has a big country.
His refrigerator four door nocold
Wasn't keeping cold. Norcold sends him a new tube for his lp side of the refrigerator. Picture 1 shows the gas tube that is supposed to have 8 slots, his only had five . Picture 2 shows the location of the tube to be replaced.
The norcold model number is 2118. He said he unscrewed the original and replaced it with the CORRECT TUBE.
I thought this was good information to pass on.
Hopefully this will help someone else.

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Was the refrigerator keeping things cold when he was running on AC?

 

[RoadJunkie]

What is the purpose of the slots?

 

[carl.swoyer]

Was the refrigerator keeping things cold when he was running on AC?

I'll try to catch up with him and update.

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[carl.swoyer]

I'll try to catch up with him and update.

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I spoke with the guy.
It worked on ac fine. And now the gas side works normal. The additional slots are for the burner.

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[travelin2]

More information on the relocation of the thermostat

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Here are some pictures...

Blue tape references the original placement of thermostat on the back of the refrigerator cabinet

Location of replacement thermostat on the right end of cooling fins

Replacement thermostat


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[RoadJunkie]

What service does the cardboard perform? Nice pics, thanks.

 

[travelin2]

What service does the cardboard perform? Nice pics, thanks.

Cardboard??? Ain’t none.

There is an aluminum baffle. OEM...
I’d guess it directs more air flow over the cooling fins from the 2 fans mounted just south of the opening


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[carl.swoyer]

Here are some pictures...

Blue tape references the original placement of thermostat on the back of the refrigerator cabinet

Location of replacement thermostat on the right end of cooling fins

Replacement thermostat


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That's a huge difference. What are the before and after results

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[travelin2]

That's a huge difference. What are the before and after results

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Really can’t say as the original thermostat, I believe, never worked or failed shortly upon ownership. Since replaced we keep the fridge set on 6 most of the time.
I questioned the relocation but the tech, supposedly with many years of experience, said that’s where thermostats used to be and he mounts any replacements there.


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