3-way Norcold replacement?

tombeaux
tombeaux Member Posts: 63
in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
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.
2018 T@B 320S. 2017 Toyota Highlander AWD

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  • webers3
    webers3 Member Posts: 436
    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

    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
  • tombeaux
    tombeaux Member Posts: 63
    edited October 2023
    @webers3 Is that basically a drawer and the fridge plugs into a 110 outlet?
    2018 T@B 320S. 2017 Toyota Highlander AWD
  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,754
    edited October 2023
    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.


    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
    60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025
  • webers3
    webers3 Member Posts: 436
    edited October 2023
    @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 :)
    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,754
    edited October 2023
    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.



    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
    60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025
  • grassgd
    grassgd Member Posts: 160
    Here's my installation of a Italian made Vitrifrigo C62iXD4-F 2.2 cu ft refrigerator/freezer.  


    2019 T@B 320S
  • tombeaux
    tombeaux Member Posts: 63
    @webers3 - Can you tell me which model Iceco? Any estimate in amperage draw?
    2018 T@B 320S. 2017 Toyota Highlander AWD
  • webers3
    webers3 Member Posts: 436
    @tombeaux Here are the specs 

    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
  • tombeaux
    tombeaux Member Posts: 63
    @webers3, @AnOldUR — What did you do/modify for venting on your chest installations?
    2018 T@B 320S. 2017 Toyota Highlander AWD
  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,754
    edited October 2023
    @tombeaux We removed the vents since they were not needed and installed a pair of boat hatches. There a little storage behind each.


    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
    60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025
  • Chiprchuk
    Chiprchuk Member Posts: 23
    edited October 2023
    @AnOldUR do you have a pointer to where you purchased the hatch covers? TIA. 
    Tab 320-S Boondock Edge 2019
    T/V Ford Ranger 2023 4x4

  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,754
    @Chiprchuk, we’re camping, but when home I’ll get back to you.
    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
    60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025
  • webers3
    webers3 Member Posts: 436
    @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.
    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
  • tombeaux
    tombeaux Member Posts: 63
    Any knowledge or thoughts on Norcold’s two-way, the NR740BB?? Pros/cons?
    2018 T@B 320S. 2017 Toyota Highlander AWD
  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,754
    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

    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
    60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025

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