Norcold 60 noises

[Cruiserhead05]

Searched, but couldn't find much of anything.

I have a 5 year old norcold 60. It's an awesome unit but it's got a very noticeable thumping/rattling noise coming from the compressor when I hit any amount of unsmooth road. It almost seems like the piston is hitting the top of the compressor, internally.

Any thoughts on a fix for this or is a new compressor in order?

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Confirmed the knocking sound is coming from the compressor when the fridge gets jolted ever so slightly, like something inside is shot.

Any thoughts on where to get a replacement compressor?

 

[Coastline]

Curiserhead05,

I am a Norcold dealer but I carry the Dometic 12 volt refrigerator/freezers in my store and in my Off Road Trailers. No biggie there since they are both excellant companies.

PM me with the model number and I will help source the problem for you.

Mitch
www.CoastlineRVandOffRoad.com

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Thanks!


Pm sent.

Here are pix too

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Finally got the cost for a new "cooling unit", which includes the noisy compressor. Sadly, the cost is nearly that of the whole fridge itself.

If anyone knows of a good place to find parts, feel free to chime in. Any help would be appreciated.