tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post8980599111074537490..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Fun Comes to a HaltSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-17501794116388519782014-07-31T10:12:49.367-04:002014-07-31T10:12:49.367-04:00Lucky that David is so handy but you are kinda stu...Lucky that David is so handy but you are kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place given that there aren't RV techs everywhere and that they are really expensive. XXXOOORazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-78944950319193395282014-07-30T21:15:59.322-04:002014-07-30T21:15:59.322-04:00We've been through this road Sherry. It cost S...We've been through this road Sherry. It cost Steve sleepless nights, researching and figuring out what the heck the problem is. He had it looked by several technician but was still unresolved for months. Finally, when we arrived in Florida, after more research and study Steve decided not to fix the Norcold Refrigerator. To repair it would cost us $1500 so he opted of replacing and installing it himself with a residential refrigerator costing way less. ( i know this may not sound like the solution you are looking for). Keep this option in the future if the fix that you just had may not last long. Since you have solar panels, you will still be able to boondock with a residential ref. There are places also that will do the work for you should you decide down the road. <br />I feel your pain and frustration and hope that the fix you just had will last long. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57592200838438068272014-07-28T07:13:43.114-04:002014-07-28T07:13:43.114-04:00Oh boy. Just reading that made me tired. So many p...Oh boy. Just reading that made me tired. So many phone calls. You certainly are resourceful! It is too bad you had to leave that campground, but luck at the end is hopeful. Hope you can get back out on the trail soon!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40671702891612141942014-07-27T13:23:04.180-04:002014-07-27T13:23:04.180-04:00Totally sucks! But just like any home, things go ...Totally sucks! But just like any home, things go wrong. I used to have a hard time keeping the fridge cold on LP when the outside temps got hot. Sure hope help is coming, or already there.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-21573582935604409372014-07-27T00:02:06.090-04:002014-07-27T00:02:06.090-04:00Wow, you have some great commenters! All these us...Wow, you have some great commenters! All these useful tips are duly noted and will be kept handy until all is well again. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34400512536658147822014-07-26T19:57:24.434-04:002014-07-26T19:57:24.434-04:00Motorhome repair issues are both inevitable and de...Motorhome repair issues are both inevitable and devastating. I sincerely hope your fridge is an easy, inexpensive fix. When our cooling coils failed a few years back, we were forced to move out of our home. We ended up repairing rather than replacing the fridge, about the same cost, as it involved removing our windshield to remove and install...plus the time factor we would be laid up. Wishing you luck!stillhowlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10696527643571126874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-87961285172010680832014-07-26T17:50:05.554-04:002014-07-26T17:50:05.554-04:00Sorry about your fridge; o (( Hope by now you kno...Sorry about your fridge; o (( Hope by now you know what the problem is and can be moving toward resolving it. Sure good that more of our fulltiming days are the good days. Hope you get back to the good days ASAP!!Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-87671314726008684112014-07-26T16:33:22.947-04:002014-07-26T16:33:22.947-04:00How nice of Winona to have the leak at the same ti...How nice of Winona to have the leak at the same time you are already seeking a technician - hopefully one service call can resolve both issues :-). Sounds like you and David did all the right things to eliminate many possible problems - and hopefully are rewarded with technicians on-site who use that research for a quick fix! Hoping to hear the right answers to all those questions!!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42683158079960882282014-07-26T13:32:34.516-04:002014-07-26T13:32:34.516-04:00I don't see any references to the known Winneb...I don't see any references to the known Winnebago "rust around the windshield" issue. I hope that is not your issue because it is ours. Many RV forums discuss this. iRV2 has a lot of information about it. Just put in windshield and rust and, unfortunately, you will find out a lot more than you ever wanted to know. Our motorhome is a 2003 Itasca Horizon and we will have to have the glass removed, rust taken off, glass reinstalled and sealed. Winnebago knows all about the issue that that built in but takes no responsibility for. We spoke to representatives in Forest City, Iowa last year when we were there and to them it will remain a "maintenance issue" even though it was never sealed at the time of manufacture or mentioned as something to watch for. Rant over. Hope your fridge issues with your Norcold end soon and fairly inexpensively.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897804583810037268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15904262462845772762014-07-26T12:27:08.039-04:002014-07-26T12:27:08.039-04:00That is really a bummer. Our fridge was doing tha...That is really a bummer. Our fridge was doing that sort of off and on. Checked out the external drain tube, cleaned the tiny opening and hung it outside the fridge vents. Seems to have leveled off for the time being, at least. The fridges are so touchy . . . Glad you got a spot in an RV park and hope things level off soon. Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-77024332134795086172014-07-26T11:24:01.658-04:002014-07-26T11:24:01.658-04:00Fridges seem to be a consistent source of trouble ...Fridges seem to be a consistent source of trouble for every RVer at some point, I hope your tech that you've found can sort out the trouble and it won't cost a bundle. Live on the road has many wonderful adventures and an occasional bummer thrown in every once and a while to bring things into perspective.<br /><br />I think you've covered all the obvious bases, I hope this will be solved with an easy fix. Caring for an older MH is a big job, don't I know it.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-37302555563790216732014-07-26T11:04:30.456-04:002014-07-26T11:04:30.456-04:00so sorry for all of this - hope today is a better ...so sorry for all of this - hope today is a better day!!<br />maggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-29421499813597775992014-07-26T10:26:58.356-04:002014-07-26T10:26:58.356-04:00Criminy! A refrigerator problem seems like the wor...Criminy! A refrigerator problem seems like the worst type of problem...all that good food going to waste and the headaches involved. I don't envy you...fingers crossed...Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57686779376629974292014-07-26T10:22:20.510-04:002014-07-26T10:22:20.510-04:00About the only good thing about all this is that y...About the only good thing about all this is that you are retired and not on a two week vacation. It's a bummer, though.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12980678043758122012014-07-26T09:19:36.195-04:002014-07-26T09:19:36.195-04:00Well, thank goodness, it is just a machine and not...Well, thank goodness, it is just a machine and not your hubby!! <br /><br />I had this same problem. I bought a replacement Thermister at Camping World, plugged it in, and it worked like a charm. You say you checked it, but mine was still working, just not working properly, so there was no way to check without replacing. So maybe it is worth replacing. I think it cost me under $20, and for once, I DIYed!!!Suzannehttp://www.taketothehighway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-29865913609537776812014-07-26T09:11:04.112-04:002014-07-26T09:11:04.112-04:00We had the same thing with our frig. Ours didn...We had the same thing with our frig. Ours didn't work with either electric or propane. Can you say Walmart and coolers!!! At least we could continue to travel until we got it fixed which for us was switching out to a residential frig. We aren't boondockers so it works for us. Hope yours is the least expensive fix!<br /><br />Finding a leak near the windshield can be a bear. Been there, done that. Hope you can locate the spot. It took us two years which included removing the rubber trim around the windshield (which didn't fix it). Lots of caulking finally did! Ours started when new!<br /><br />Good Luck! I can feel your pain:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-27078797371626694352014-07-26T09:00:02.547-04:002014-07-26T09:00:02.547-04:00Your post really shows a good example of how fullt...Your post really shows a good example of how fulltiming is not all fun and games. I belong to a few full time rv groups on Facebook and so many of these people (mostly young and poor) have such a romantic idea of the life style. Many of them don't have the money to get from point A to point B and they are considering fulltiming. I sure hope you find a fix and can get back to enjoying yourselves. At least you've found a Rv mechanic.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1932446290477036212014-07-26T08:46:20.263-04:002014-07-26T08:46:20.263-04:00We had a problem with a fridge not cooling enough,...We had a problem with a fridge not cooling enough, It turned out that the top insulation had fallen off the top of the fridge and was blocking the air flow. The tech never charged us. I wouldn't be opening the fridge every hour to check the temp, you'd loose any increase in cooling. Good luck, at least it's working some so I think that means it's a smaller problem than a dead fridge. billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029050668729852555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16393800755584600362014-07-26T08:21:32.485-04:002014-07-26T08:21:32.485-04:00By now I'm hopeful the technicians had an easy...By now I'm hopeful the technicians had an easy fix up their sleeves...you sure gave it your best shot in ways I'd never thought of... my aggravation level would have been a 10+. CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69066394158895188302014-07-26T07:56:30.907-04:002014-07-26T07:56:30.907-04:00Oh Sherry, sure hope you find a fix for your refri...Oh Sherry, sure hope you find a fix for your refrigerator problem. Stuff does happen, even in this wonderful RV lifestyle. Last week our AC went out. We had to replace it.....2 times.....the first new one was a dud. The day after replacing the AC for the 2 n time while cooking dinner I smelled ammonia. Our 16 year old refrigerator had gone out! It's been an expensive couple of weeks. Good news was we are hosting at our home base Airstream campground and were able to use the parks commercial refrigerator and freezer to keep our food for the 3 days <br />It took to get the new unit installed. For now all is good. Hope all ends well for you allClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365226614642172485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-47105760645907961152014-07-26T07:28:03.704-04:002014-07-26T07:28:03.704-04:00I'm sure so many people appreciate your very d...I'm sure so many people appreciate your very detailed account of everything you've tried to get the fridge problem fixed. Thank you for sharing. Hope things get resolved soon!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28568219125589706322014-07-26T06:36:26.157-04:002014-07-26T06:36:26.157-04:00Our Suncruiser would leak around the windshield wh...Our Suncruiser would leak around the windshield when the rain came from the "right direction" or was really hard. It was just a small leak. That did not happen too often so we just lived with it. Hope they can help you get the fridge sorted out. We found unhooking the thermistor solved the issue in our suncruiser. Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-10935494225434704282014-07-26T02:13:43.974-04:002014-07-26T02:13:43.974-04:00Oh..I've been there too..My marker lights were...Oh..I've been there too..My marker lights were leaking...My Norcold had the same issue..And my Winnie is a 1988, parts available? Ya sure...You Betcha!.It's a Ballard Wa. saying or someone from Minniesooota....<br />I bought a small fridge rather than spend $1500 for a new one and you know how it goes...That will be another $1000. to install it...The campground we were in, Almo Idaho, when I thought the fridge was dying. I went around the C.G. asking if anyone wanted some steaks or whatever..we will take care of the ice cream. The fridge was loaded in anticipation of 2 weeks "out there". Must have scared the Norcold...this was 3yrs ago and it's still working swell.<br />Hang in there..things will work out eh??<br />DavidUpriverdavidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31759131485703798562014-07-26T02:02:22.910-04:002014-07-26T02:02:22.910-04:00I don't know if my last comment went through -...I don't know if my last comment went through - resending...<br />What a bummer to have not one, but two, problems going on. I hope your move to the new RV park with technicians will solve your issues. I'm looking forward to the continuation of your story...TravelBug-Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974719934652737928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46344885052918522702014-07-26T01:18:38.572-04:002014-07-26T01:18:38.572-04:00Sure hope it's an easy and inexpensive fix for...Sure hope it's an easy and inexpensive fix for your fridge. You're right, this RV life isn't all hiking, biking, kayaking and exploring beautiful places. I just had some major, very expensive, and unexpected dental work while we were in Ashland. Sigh. (But aren't we lucky that we get to have so much fun in between the other stuff?) :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.com