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How to Replace Your Norcold Power Board (Step-by-Step Guide!)

How to Replace Your Norcold Power Board (Step-by-Step Guide!)

Posted by Brian on 22nd Oct 2025

How to Replace Your Norcold Power Board (Step-by-Step Guide) If your Norcold RV refrigerator has stopped cooling or refuses to power on, the issue might be a bad power board. This small circuit board controls your fridge’s electrical functions — and luckily, it’s easy to replace with just a few tools and a little patience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to replac …
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Norcold Discontinued Models & Parts: What RV Owners Need to Know!

Norcold Discontinued Models & Parts: What RV Owners Need to Know!

Posted by Brian on 19th Oct 2025

If you own a Norcold RV refrigerator, you’ve probably heard the buzz — several popular models and parts have been discontinued in the past year. While Norcold isn’t going out of business, the company has shifted manufacturing overseas, and that move has caused serious delays, tariff costs, and limited part availability. The result? Some of the most trusted refrigerators in the RV …
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RV Surge Protectors – Protect Your RV Appliances from Dirty Power

RV Surge Protectors – Protect Your RV Appliances from Dirty Power

Posted by Brian Currier on 2nd Oct 2025

Why Every RVer Needs an RV Surge Protector: Protecting Your Rig from Dirty Power When you plug your RV into shore power, you’re trusting that the campground pedestal is delivering clean, steady electricity. The reality? That’s not always the case. “Dirty power” — voltage spikes, low-voltage brownouts, wiring errors, and even AC ripple bleeding into your DC system &mda …
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How Do Propane (Gas Absorption) RV Refrigerators Work?

How Do Propane (Gas Absorption) RV Refrigerators Work?

Posted by Brian Currier on 29th Sep 2025

How Do Propane (Gas Absorption) RV Refrigerators Work? When you’re out camping off-grid, you don’t always have the luxury of shore power. That’s where propane RV refrigerators — also called gas absorption refrigerators — shine. They keep food cold and drinks icy even when you’re miles from the nearest outlet. But how exactly do they work without a compressor or …
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