In need of a refrigerator door!

[KJ2019RoadtrekZion]

Hello All!

Here's our dilemma. Our Norcold refrigerator door broke and fell off the fridge. Norcold discontinued the model we have...model: DC558. See photo attached of the bottom of the door and how the door broke.

Anyone just happen to have a Norcold model DC558 refrigerator door laying around that their wife is on the husband's case to get rid of the fridge door because they will never have a need for it?

If so, let me know!

 

[Holdmybeer]

I can only offer that the bottom hinge on mine broke off and the door hit the floor, off to Harbor Freight and bought a plastic welder. Practiced on some abs ( the materials must match, ie., abs to abs, polypropylene to polypropylene...) and welded mine. Used a dremel to bevel the edges of the break on both the door and the hinge then buffed down the welds. I purchased the metal door hinge plates/reinforced repair kit, which Norcold sells for a hefty fee because they know the abs hinges are prone to break off. It's been three years and so far so good. I think I bought the hinge plates on etrailer, but ebay I believe has them as well.

 

[rv4travlin]

The same happened with my Dometic refrigerator. Bottom hinge broke. I used the plastic weld stuff and it's been holding up for a couple of years now.
I had to take the freezer door off in order to get the refrigerator door off.

 

[John&Andrea]

I have not used these guys I just saw on line a while back.

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[KJ2019RoadtrekZion]

Camping World suggested trying these guys. Sadly, they didn't have the door either.

I have not used these guys I just saw on line a while back.

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[KJ2019RoadtrekZion]

Possible good news. I contacted a 3D printing company in my neighborhood and they are going to give it a try in reproducing the part. Will follow up with how that turns out.

 

[John&Andrea]

I don’t know much about 3D printing. Above my pay grade

 

[KJ2019RoadtrekZion]

$60 to $100 to provide a new piece. A lot cheaper than the $400-$500 for a door (if Norcold was still selling them) or a couple grand for a new fridge. I'll take the 3D chance first.

 

[Holdmybeer]

Possible good news. I contacted a 3D printing company in my neighborhood and they are going to give it a try in reproducing the part. Will follow up with how that turns out.

That should be interesting. The hinge on the Norcold is not a separate piece ie., there is no part # for a hinge, it’s in the door mold. Worth trying though.

 

[KJ2019RoadtrekZion]

Ok, as promised. Here's an update on my refrigerator door fix. As mentioned in my previous post, I contacted a company who does 3D printing. They were able to print the broken piece. It looks great and the door works. Haven't tested it beyond driving the RV home with the door back on the fridge. But will give another update after we take a trip with it.

But I know you all are salivating to see photos of the 3D printed part. Here you go!