Cheap Fridge/Freezer on eBay!

[mmw68]

This Norcold looks like a older unit, like I have - it uses a special cord, and you can not use a universal power cord like Kurt uses. With the new units, you can leave both cords plugged in, and the freezer reads which cords has power - and switches ac/dc accordingly. The old units don't do this. The cords share a common ground, and you have to swap them out.

If I had to do it all over again - I would buy a new unit so I could keep both cords hanging out the back of my unit - that way I could plug a extention cord into the unit at night, or when the truck is parked for long periods in the garage. Now I have to climb in the truck - pull out the freezer, swap cords, and put the freezer back in.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Hey Kurt

Do the Engel/ARB/Norcold fridge parts all interchange? If i am not mistaken, Norcold makes all 3 of them.

Thanks

As far as I know all of the latest models interchange, but as noted, there are earlier versions that have different features/parts. The actual maker slips my mind, but Sawafuji??? comes to mind.

 

[davegonz]

I'm going to snipe it...stay away!!!

 

[Boston Mangler]

Hey Boston M,

Call Norcold, http://www.norcold.com/ they are very nice to deal with.

Thanks, but i just bought a NEW unit Monday and saw this online when i got home from work!

 

[kevinmrowland]

I'm going to snipe it...stay away!!!

Cool, it's all you.
Let us know if it actually works when you get it. I'm dyin to know.

 

[kevinmrowland]

The Engle/Norcool/ARB fridge lids are designed to be easily removed.

-B-

It looks like just a few screws, but the ebay listing says it was "cut" off??? Weird.

 

[davegonz]

Yep...I might machine a lid out of plastic or maybe even wood....stay tuned.

david

 

[firetruck41]

If I had to do it all over again - I would buy a new unit so I could keep both cords hanging out the back of my unit - that way I could plug a extention cord into the unit at night, or when the truck is parked for long periods in the garage. Now I have to climb in the truck - pull out the freezer, swap cords, and put the freezer back in.

Just an idea, for way less than the price of a new unit you could get a bettery tender type thingiemajig, and just plug the truck in when you get home. If you had other accessories you could keep them running/charging too!

 

[97 FZJ80]

I'm going to snipe it...stay away!!!

Lock and load ;p

 

[cruiseroutfit]

It looks like just a few screws, but the ebay listing says it was "cut" off??? Weird.

I don't even recall it having screws, older models may. but the new ones just unpin I think...

 

[wesintl]

I found an online place you can at least punch up part #'s The lid assembly for the 40 is 160044800
Description Price
DOOR ASM $173.69 Add to Cart

Website is:
http://www.rvdealership.com/rvdstor....com/parts/rv-refrigerators/norcold-parts.htm

and cords from Kurt since the dc one lists for 90 and the ac lists for 35

HTH

 

[Beowulf]

I'm going to snipe it...stay away!!!

Maybe you should find out a couple of things before you pull the trigger.

I would want to know things like:
1. How does he know it works fine if he doesn't have a power cord?
2. What was "removed" from the top panel. You will notice there are several holes on each side where something was mounted at some time. Might have been an custom lid; might have been something else.
3. Ask about odors. That thing might have been used aboard a charter fishing boat for a few years. Bet it would smell fishy if that were the case.
4. See is you can find out what it was used for (knowing the lid was removed). You might want to pass if it was used to hold biological waste at a hospital or mortuary. ( Like he would really tell you if this were true... )
5. Ask about the year of manufacture; it should be printed on the plate somewhere.

Good Luck with your snipe.

-B-

 

[davegonz]

Thanks B..I'll forward him some questions.

 

[wesintl]

You will notice there are several holes on each side where something was mounted at some time. Might have been an custom lid; might have been something else.

Those holes are for the rubber bumpers that the lid rests on when it's open.

It's a late model 40 qt.. looks just like the one I have... I'd be damn sure it runs and pay through pay pal on your credit card so in case it doesn't work you have some recourse.

Just for kicks I looked up how much the compressor runs and it was something like $748.. might as well buy a complete fridge if my norcold ever dies.. lol

 

[reffug]

4. See is you can find out what it was used for (knowing the lid was removed). You might want to pass if it was used to hold biological waste at a hospital or mortuary. ( Like he would really tell you if this were true... )

Good Luck with your snipe.

-B-

That thought alone would cause me to pass on said item.

 

[davegonz]

Dammit..someone bid up the damn fridge. My limit was $140. I can't see myself paying more than that . Sniper off.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Wow, it went @ $197!!!! Didnt expect that!! Oh well!

 

[mmw68]

Damn...$197?
David - you did not need that anyway....

 

[davegonz]

Yeah..got way out of hand. Oh well...time to look for another one.

 

[firetruck41]

FYI- there are probably better deals if you wait and look, I got 2@30qt Norcolds, one for $100 (Bay area) and one for ~$50 (LA area) plus shipping for both, I searched craigslist up and down the west coast for a couple weeks for those. Give it a shot!