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Re: [VAL] Fridge won't work this year...yet worked after banging...



Seems I saw a diagram that shows a check valve in the line, I can't help 
but wonder if that might be the problem.

Best of growing,

Bob
SW Florida
1960 Tradewind 24'

>>Non operative refrigerators seems to be the ubiquitous discussion lately but
>>ours in the 62 Globe Trotter came up inoperative this spring.  I talked to
>>the local RV repair who suggested banging on the fins and pipes, which did
>>make it freeze,  however it seems to need additional banging each time to
>>make it function.
>>
>>I'm wondering if I need to replace a part somewhere?  Any ideas will be
>>greatly appreciated.  GAS
>>
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>>
>Maybe be more careful about level when not actually in motion. The more
>vintage the refrigerator the more particular it is about being level.