Norcold Fridge constantly running

The Norcold 2-way fridge in my 2019 Tab 400 Boondock is set to zero but constantly runs.  I cannot get it to turn off completely so is this normal?  Any information or experience would be much appreciated. 

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  • MuttonChopsMuttonChops Member Posts: 1,827
    edited August 14
    Disclaimer:  No direct 2-Way Fridge experience.

    A yr-2019 TAB 400 most likely has the Norcold NR-740 series Fridge.
    nüCamp installed these to operate on 12VDC only, when on Shore Power the WFCO Power Center not the battery powers the Fridge
    { not valid for yr-2019, occurred during a later production year. }

    NR-740 User Manual states when the Thermostat is set to " Off " the Fridge is off.
    Assuming your reference to " Zero " means the Thermostat is at it's lowest setting (off)
    then it seems your Thermostat has failed ( a common failure BTW )

    Replacements are available for around $35 on the web.
    Do confirm your Fridge Model Number before ordering.

    Until a replacement is installed. . . .
    Your trailer may have a 12VDC Power to Fridge toggle switch,
    turning it off will stop the Fridge operation.
    If not on most rigs the DC Fuse panel position #9 feeds the Fridge remove it to turn-off.
       Check to see if your Power Center has a list of DC Fuse Circuits to confirm Fuse # to remove.

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  • drackusdrackus Member Posts: 6
    I also have a 2019 Tab 400 with the Norcold fridge.  It was not running consistently.  I installed a new thermostat and it works perfectly now.  

    I ordered the replacement from the RV Fridge Guys. https://rvfridgeguys.com/

    Norcold Thermostat Control Assembly 635832 (NR740/ NR751)
    635832

    By the way, my 2 way fridge is wired into both the 12v system and the 120v system.  
  • MuttonChopsMuttonChops Member Posts: 1,827
    drackus said:
    By the way, my 2 way fridge is wired into both the 12v system and the 120v system.  
    The exact Month/Year nüCamp switched to only wiring the 12V side is unclear.
    Most owner remarks suggest it may have occurred before year-2022 when it appeared in the updated Owners Manual.

    I'll edit my earlier post in this thread.
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  • S810S810 Member Posts: 2
    Well,  I bought and installed a new thermostat control and when I turned the power on the fridge was running in the off 'zero' position again.  

    I turned the breaker off and it shut off for about 3 seconds then started running again with the breaker off!  

    I had to remove the fuse and turn the breaker off to get it to stop running!!  Ugh....
  • HoriganHorigan Member Posts: 764
    To pull power from the frig you need to flip the 120V breaker, if on shore power, and the 12V fuse. 

    On my 2019 400 there is a distinctive “click” when it switches to OFF.  In the thermostat there is an internal rotary ramp that is engaged in the OFF position.  I recall my thermostat had an issue with getting over the ramp to OFF and I replaced it. 
    Rich
    2019 T@b 400
    2013 Toyota Highlander 3.5L V6
    Bellingham WA
  • drackusdrackus Member Posts: 6
    When you disconnect your thermostat (ie remove at least one of the leads), does your fridge stop?

    if so, it points to a bad thermostat.  If your fridge runs when the thermostat is disconnected, it could be a short in the wiring or a control board issue.  
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