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06-13-2017, 04:19 PM
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Norcold door
A year or so ago I replaced the lower hinge on my Norcold refrigerator with the manufacturer's upgrade which would correct the problem some units were having with the door falling off.
This morning I noticed that I was not hearing the familiar click of the latch engaging when I closed the refer door. Checking further I found that the latch on the door was actually lower than hole in the striker plate so I added a couple of washers for bushings on the lower hinge which appears to have solved the problem.
What I can't figure out is why it happened in the first place. Everything appears to be ok.
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2022 Duramax LTZ 3500 4x4 drw//2021 Van Leigh Beacon 34RLB//Magnum MS 2012 inverter/charger/4- T105's/Trimetric/Tristar//B&W 3000//TST tire monitor
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06-13-2017, 09:42 PM
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Gary, I sent you an email before I saw this post. My Norcold did exactly the same thing. I think it's just wear of the lower hinge. You said you used a washer as a bushing, but I think you meant as a shim. I used a 9MM flat washer and it fit perfectly. Enough for now.
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06-14-2017, 10:10 PM
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Gary,
I ordered that lower hinge kit right after you described it to me at Chociti Lake last year. Thanks for this heads up note, I'll keep on eye on it.
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06-15-2017, 09:30 AM
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Rarebear, I came out ahead on that visit when u solved my tire problem. Haven't had problem since correcting. Thanks
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2022 Duramax LTZ 3500 4x4 drw//2021 Van Leigh Beacon 34RLB//Magnum MS 2012 inverter/charger/4- T105's/Trimetric/Tristar//B&W 3000//TST tire monitor
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06-15-2017, 09:58 AM
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Gary, If you get back up north sometime let me know. DW and I would like to visit again sometime. Happy trails. 
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Fred & Denise (RVM157) New Mexico
2007 Excel Classic 30RSO & Coach House 272XL E450
2007 RAM 3500, Diesel, 6Spd Auto, SWD, 4x4, CC & LB
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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06-15-2017, 10:17 AM
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We r currently in NV heading for ID and maybe some fishing. Haven't done much if ID in past except pass thru. U on Facebook?
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2022 Duramax LTZ 3500 4x4 drw//2021 Van Leigh Beacon 34RLB//Magnum MS 2012 inverter/charger/4- T105's/Trimetric/Tristar//B&W 3000//TST tire monitor
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06-15-2017, 11:01 AM
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Yes, both Denise and I are on FB.
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2007 Excel Classic 30RSO & Coach House 272XL E450
2007 RAM 3500, Diesel, 6Spd Auto, SWD, 4x4, CC & LB
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