I asked the question over on another forum about a month ago for a response from anyone with personal experience of an actual "save" by the little halon refer fire extinguisher..... Not ONE example, verifiable or not. I have 2 of the units, wish I had spent the $$ to change to a compressor type refer.

  On 6/26/2015 at 11:10 PM, Dave W said:

I asked the question over on another forum about a month ago for a response from anyone with personal experience of an actual "save" by the little halon refer fire extinguisher..... Not ONE example, verifiable or not. I have 2 of the units, wish I had spent the $$ to change to a compressor type refer.

I don;t know of any "save's", either, Dave. But when I had an absorption refrigerator I had a had the Halon extinguisher, and would again. Peace of mind is worth something. I have no reason to believe it would not work as designed. It is pretty well know technology.

We will likely pull out the absorption fridge that comes with the small motorhome we will buy this summer and replace it with a compressor type. Just have to get the solar on first.

  On 6/26/2015 at 10:15 PM, Biker56 said:

What percent do you think they [attorneys] get of any settlement?

About 25 - 33%.

just found this site because I googled "Norcold Refrigerator fires". Yep, just had one (explosion & fire) while on shore power.Total loss..Fridge was set to "auto". Inverter and house batteries also on as back-up with automatic transfer switch so propane never an issue.

btw, propane tanks did not explode and no damage occurred below the floor. our rig was a 2000 Monaco Windsor. Fridge a 4-door Norcold 1200 that had been serviced in 2010 due to the recall.

Edited March 7, 2016 by Louis1155

Sorry to hear of your fire, but we welcome you to the Escapee forums, just the same. I invite you to become a regular here and to join into any thread or conversation. Welcome!

Good information our OEM nor cold cooling unit failed within the first year. We replaced it with a unit built in Shipshewana IN bythe Amish. It freezes ice cream and works perfectly.

When I inspect an RV that is older than 2008, I ALWAYS look for the Dometic or Norcold recall. I note the model number, serial number, cooling unit serial number and then go to the Dometic or Norcold recall web page to see if the unit is subject to the recall. I inspected a very noce 2007 Winnebago Journey 36 L DP with a Norclod fridge, Model N814. Yes, subject to recall, no kit installed. I immediately recommended that the unit is not used on LP Gas and that the seller have the recall completed before the new owner took delivery. Fridges made after 2008 already have the safety kits installed. BTW - first mod I did when i bought my 2001 Nemwar Mountain Aire 4095 DP was to get ride of the Dometic and replace it with a Whirlpool residential fridge. Solid ice cream and cold beer ever since.

If you rrig is older than 2008 and you have an RV adsorption style fridge, check that the recall has been installed!! If not, call your local Mobile RV Tech and have it done.

Now for the safety statement: Yes, this applies to you even if you are not buying an Rv.

No matter what used RV you are buying, whether or not you are using an inspector, make sure you do the following. It could just save your life!

1. Check the manufacture date of the Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector (on the back). They are good for 5 years only. If in doubt replace. Some rigs don't have one. Be sure yours does. Use only those units approved by UL for RV Use.

2. Check the LP Detector. They are good for 5 years from manufacture date (on the back). Replace if in doubt. Find it close to the floor. Use only those units approved by UL for RV Use. Suggest a combined unit LP and CO

3. Smoke Detector. Good for 10 years. The new Smoke/Fire detectors, approved by UL for RV Use, at about $19.00 would be ideal.

4. Change the batteries on all battery operated detectors.

5. Open the emergency window(s). Make sure you CAN get out in an emergency.

These are all life safety issues we find when doing inspections. New LP and CO Detecotrs have End Of Life (EOL) alarms. You cannot turn off the alarm. UL Requirement. People are cutting the wires or removing the batteries to silence the alarm. Check yours TODAY.

Please post when you find you have an issue to encourage others to check their rigs.