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Post by Edd505 on May 13, 2018 12:25:57 GMT -5
Has anyone found a way to keep ice cream? My freezer will make ice but any ice cream turns to milk shakes in it even set at max cool. Mines the RV gas/electric Norcold.
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Post by Chuck on May 13, 2018 15:28:49 GMT -5
Wow Edd Ours freeze's Ice cubs pretty good along with keeping frozen vegetables frozen, we every so often have frozen ice cream sandwiches an they seem to stay pretty good as long as I don't get into them 1st LOL Safe Travels  Chuck |
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Post by jetzen on May 13, 2018 17:24:08 GMT -5
Has anyone found a way to keep ice cream? My freezer will make ice but any ice cream turns to milk shakes in it even set at max cool. Mines the RV gas/electric Norcold. Unfortunately they call them "nocolds" for a reason. Your ice cream will most likely always be soft/runny. Your freezer section needs to be around zero degrees and on a good day an RV refrigerator will struggle to reach 20. So it very well will make ice but not near cold enough to keep "ice" cream. |
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Post by lynnmor on May 13, 2018 20:01:13 GMT -5
My Norcold freezes ice cream just fine. It does take some time to bring down the temperature in an absorption type of a refrigerator, so don't expect immediate results when you put in the ice cream and turn it on. Turn on the refrigerator many hours before expected use and keep door opening to a minimum. You should post the model number so we can see what unit you have, there are some adjustments that can be made.
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Post by Edd505 on May 13, 2018 22:07:03 GMT -5
My Norcold freezes ice cream just fine. It does take some time to bring down the temperature in an absorption type of a refrigerator, so don't expect immediate results when you put in the ice cream and turn it on. Turn on the refrigerator many hours before expected use and keep door opening to a minimum. You should post the model number so we can see what unit you have, there are some adjustments that can be made. It's a 1210 Ultraline w/o ice maker, it has not been turned off since I got it in Feb. 17, it stays powered up at home. It will keep veggies frozen, make ice, but not keep ice cream. Guess I just have to be happy with milk shakes. |
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Post by lynnmor on May 14, 2018 6:39:39 GMT -5
Apparently your refrigerator is in the slide, that requires that the instructions for installing baffles be followed carefully. Using the Installation Manual, inspect it carefully. Check that there is no debris in the area. Check that the fan(s) are running to exhaust the warm air. I had insulation scraps blocking air and no baffle installed. You do not have to accept the poor performance, it has a freezer that you paid for. |
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Post by Edd505 on May 14, 2018 21:49:31 GMT -5
Yes it is in the slide. I'll look outside tomorrow and see what I find, that's the only access I am aware of.
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Post by milpol4523 on May 28, 2018 9:54:35 GMT -5
ours is just the opposite. in 2 weeks there is so much frost on the ceiling and back wall its not funny. ..
and that is at the fridge unit sitting at 2 for temp.
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Post by Chuck on May 28, 2018 10:47:04 GMT -5
Edd I believe you said it was the same dealer we bought our 384 from up here in Washington State, since you are coming this direction I think I would call ahead right now an make an appointment to have it looked at while your up here along with a few of the other problems your having ... Since you live in it while on the road i would tell them there is no leaving it unless you can live in it while there Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by lynnmor on May 28, 2018 13:57:32 GMT -5
ours is just the opposite. in 2 weeks there is so much frost on the ceiling and back wall its not funny. .. and that is at the fridge unit sitting at 2 for temp. That frost may be the result of too much door opening or a door with gaskets not sealing well. |
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Post by rescue1 on Jun 18, 2018 21:23:23 GMT -5
I'll add to the mix...
My darling bride always complains that the freezer does not stay cold enough. I checked the baffles, looked for debris, and confirmed the fan is working. No debris found. Both baffles are installed however I have a question about the sidewall baffle. According to the directions the top edge of the baffle should be at the bottom of the coils. Mine is at to the top. Could this be causing problems?
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Post by Edd505 on Jun 26, 2018 22:31:51 GMT -5
Edd I believe you said it was the same dealer we bought our 384 from up here in Washington State, since you are coming this direction I think I would call ahead right now an make an appointment to have it looked at while your up here along with a few of the other problems your having ... Since you live in it while on the road i would tell them there is no leaving it unless you can live in it while there Safe Travels Chuck Thanks for the suggestion, I would like it back this summer so I can attend the rally. I am sure they won't let me drive in and get fixed. Leave it here and we will get to it, weeks later we have to order parts. I'll talk to the factory guys and see what they can do. Maybe it's normal, most say their freezers won't keep ice cream and I like shakes.
When given lemons male lemon aid.
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Post by Chuck on Jun 28, 2018 9:48:10 GMT -5
Ok Edd Well ares seem to keep things frozen, Hildi likes Ice Cream sandwich bars (Klondike) an they seem to stay frozen, we just can't keep them in the freezer to long for some odd reason 
Ok on talking to the factory guys at the rally, I'm sure they can let you know the skinny on such
Chuck
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Post by joecamper on Jun 28, 2018 15:23:45 GMT -5
I'm a little late to this party, but here's my 2 cents. My fridge is the same, it just won't keep ice cream cold. Even if it's not very hot outside.
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