3 way Norcold fridge in 2017 Tab 320S

lkc001

Can someone with this same fridge tell me if the light is supposed to glow green when plugged into electric?  It glows green when on propane but I'm not seeing the green light on electric. Thank you

Dalehelman

No the green light indicates there is an active flame when operating on propane.

lkc001

@Dalehelman. Thanks again!!

Homebodyatheart

@Dalehelman and @lkc001 the 2017 320S the green light indicates that you are connected to shore power. Dale, my green light looks like an electric plug. 

ScottG

I think they changed the 3-way fridge model sometime around 2017, but I don't know the exact timing. Mine is like Dale's.

So, I guess the answer depends on which model fridge we are talking about.

lkc001

It appears that mine only has the green light glowing when on propane & flame is on— it works on electric fine— but no light to indicate that it is on when plugged in to electricity—the only way to know if it is on is to wait a few hours to see if it is cooling down— have never tried it on battery & don’t plan on it

lkc001

@Homebodyatheart. We must not have the same fridge— I don’t have an electric plug that glows green on mine

dragonsdofly

@lkc001, we have an early 2017, build date April, 2016. We have the same fridge as @Dalehelman and @ScottG. I think the switch to the newer model Norcold began with 2017 t@bs built in July, 2016. I think @Homebodyatheart has the newer Norcold fridge. Hers is black and we have the light gray colored one. This is one of the mid model year changes nüCamp has been known to make.

Sharon_is_SAM

Late 2017 Models

Norcold 3-way model N180.3 with side vent and fan. No freezer.

lkc001

@Sharon_is_SAM. Yes —That is my model— it is also gray— thank you for the model # in case I ever need it.

lkc001

Thank you everyone for the info— this group is the only way I have learned so much about my trailer— invaluable!

rcuomo

Ikc001- known issue with the green indicator bulb burning out on the 180.3 series three way. I replaced mine within 1 year with an LED bulb. I will search for the post and repost once found. 

rcuomo

Here you go: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/6748/update-2018-norcold-3-way-model-n180-3-ac-indicator-light-defective#latest