How many of the 12v fans can be installed behind a Norcold 1200? Where do they drew their power from? Is this a DIY

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How many of the 12v fans can be installed behind a Norcold 1200? Where do they drew their power from? Is this a DIY

We have a Norcold 1200 4 door refrigerator in our coach. We do not have any codes. It works well when running off of AC power, but when on LP/DC it does not cool as effectively. We are usually in Florida or Arizona where temps are usually higher. We use a Valterra Aerator inside the unit as suggested, but refrigerator temps have been in the 60's and the freezer in the 40's. We would like to try the installation of these coil cooling fans, is one fan sufficient and where do they draw their power from? Is this a DIY type of project? I am fairly capable and able to follow directions.

Status: Open Jun 24, 2020 - 10:56 AM

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Sep 27, 2026 - 06:19 PM

Fans help a lot in hot weather, and it's definitely a DIY job. On a 1200, one or two fans work well. The Valterra A10-2618VP cooling fan mounts at the top of the cooling unit near the roof vent, or under the coils, and it runs off 12V. The kit has a built-in thermostat, so it turns on automatically when things heat up. Most people wire it to a 12V source at the back of the fridge (a fused 12V feed near the board). Since you're only struggling on LP, also clean the burner and flue. A dirty flue or partly clogged orifice can make a fridge cool well on AC but poorly on LP.

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