Does an RV Fridge need battery to run on propane?

Most RV propane fridges will need a small amount of DC battery power to operate. This may be to help light the pilot, power the control panel, and/or to control the gas valve.

What kind of power does a Norcold refrigerator use?

Norcold gas absorption refrigerators operate off of 12V DC power (battery power). The AC plug that you see in the back is only powering your AC Heater/s that will cool the refrigerator when running it on AC or Auto Mode. The 12V DC powers the rear power board, the front control board, and the interior light.

How do you reset the Norcold on a refrigerator?

The hard-wire reset of the power board must be performed by a service center according to Norcold if you are not qualified to preform this task. 1. Turn OFF the refrigerator. 2. Disconnect the following from power board: a. 12 VDC positive and negative wires. b. AC power cord. c. Gas valve solenoid coil wires. d.

Where is the thermal switch on a Norcold refrigerator?

If you have an N611, N621, N641, NX641, NXA641, N811, N821, N822, N841, NX841, NXA841, or N1095, you may have a thermal switch located at the flu. Simply follow the two lines coming from your 12V DC + and – terminals on the board to the right. You may have a push button switch that has gone off.

What to do when your Norcold says no co?

Use a section of wire and insert it into the P2, pin-2 opening and hold into place. Pin-2 is the second pin from the right as shown in the photo. Ground the other end of the wire for a minimum of 10 seconds. Turn OFF the refrigerator. Restart, if the ‘no co” still flashes repeat the procedure.

Where is the high temperature safety switch on a Norcold refrigerator?

The inbound DC connections are labeled on the board and usually located at the bottom right hand side of the board. If there is no power at the board, look to the right of the power board. If you have a 1200 or 1210 you should have a high temperature safety switch (a small black board).

Where are the DC connections on a Norcold refrigerator?

If you aren’t sure which they are, remove the power board cover so that you can see where everything connects. The inbound DC connections are labeled on the board and usually located at the bottom right hand side of the board. If there is no power at the board, look to the right of the power board.

How do I Reset my Norcold RV refrigerator?

How do I Reset My Norcold RV Refrigerator? In many cases, the Norcold RV fridge can be reset using the power button. Just flick it off for a few minutes and then turn it back on. Usually, the time you need to have the fridge off is between 3 to 5 minutes and your food should not be ruined during this process.

How long does a Norcold refrigerator stay cold?

That way you will avoid damaging your fridges cooling unit. If you feel your RV is not level, this is a good time to be sure your Dometic or Norcold refrigerator is not turned on. Your fridge can stay cold for hours without power. We can travel eight hours and the fridge will only drop a few degrees if we don’t open the doors.