3-way Norcold replacement?

tombeaux

I’m not finding much via search. Can someone steer me to threads on replacing my Norcold 3-way in a 2017 320S. I was one of the fortunate ones in terms of performance up to about a year ago, but it’s been giving me problems running on propane for awhile and I’m ready to do DC/ 2-way.

webers3

If you search this forum you will find quite a few threads on replacing the 3-way fridge, some replaced it with Isoterm 2-way, I looked into it but it was an expensive proposition. I replaced my 3-way with a portable ICECO fridge/freezer and never looked back. It's efficient and versatile

tombeaux

@webers3 Is that basically a drawer and the fridge plugs into a 110 outlet?

AnOldUR

Here's another take on what @webers3 posted above. It's a 12V chest fridge on a slide that runs on 120V with a power supply brick. Pretty sure the Iceco is the same. We're on our third season and it has done a great job at holding food at safe temperature (~37 degrees) regardless of out conditions. I tied it into the same 12V wire that fed the 3-way. We never run it with the brick. Draws 25-35 amp hours per day depending on ambient.

webers3

@tombeaux Yes it's a sliding drawer. The fridge can run on 12v or 120v. I have it hooked to the 12v line that was originally connected to the 3-way, this way I don't need to switch it between 12v and 120v depending if I have hook-up or not. I attached a cigarette lighter connection to the original 12v line and the fridge plugs into it. Unlike the 3-way that needed constant baby sitting, this one I set it and forget it. Draws very little power in ECO mode and I really like the versatility, we can leave it inside when camping or set it up outside, and it doesn't dump the cold air every time you open it. I think I took the idea from @AnOldUR

AnOldUR

webers3 said:

I think I took the idea from @AnOldUR

I'm not sure if it was you or someone else who got me started on this project, but I can't take credit. There are a several different approaches to this posted on the forum. Either way, yours is cosmetically the better way for @tombeaux to go if he decides to use a slide.

grassgd

Here's my installation of a Italian made Vitrifrigo C62iXD4-F 2.2 cu ft refrigerator/freezer.  

tombeaux

@webers3 - Can you tell me which model Iceco? Any estimate in amperage draw?

webers3

@tombeaux Here are the specs 

tombeaux

@webers3, @AnOldUR — What did you do/modify for venting on your chest installations?

AnOldUR

@tombeaux We removed the vents since they were not needed and installed a pair of boat hatches. There a little storage behind each.

Chiprchuk

@AnOldUR do you have a pointer to where you purchased the hatch covers? TIA. 

AnOldUR

@Chiprchuk, we’re camping, but when home I’ll get back to you.

webers3

@tombeaux I blocked out the lower vent on the inside but left the upper vent as is, have not had any issues with leaving the upper vent open for ventilation.

tombeaux

Any knowledge or thoughts on Norcold’s two-way, the NR740BB?? Pros/cons?

AnOldUR

Chiprchuk said:

@AnOldUR do you have a pointer to where you purchased the hatch covers? TIA. 

Here's the link. When I purchased a couple of years ago the price was just over $50.

https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/innovative-product-solutions-boat-deck-hatch-520-035-8-x-14-polar-white