Ontour1
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Post by Ontour1 on Oct 24, 2015 13:28:22 GMT -8
Looking for help in finding a replacement refrigerator for my vintage shasta i am located in Southern NH, mine fires up but doesn't get cold. also looking for some parts for my stove i need the rings that the flame comes out of . any help would be greatly apretiated
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Ten
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Post by Ten on Oct 24, 2015 16:19:58 GMT -8
Welcome, New Hampshire! First things first...I am invoking the "photos or it didn't happen " rule. Your avatar appears to be a Shasta Airflyte. If that is a '64, then we have something in common already. With regards to the appliances, the refrigerator problem is quite a common one. You are likely working with the propane model Morphey-Richards Astral original to the time period. Your non-cooling problem is likely found here: The original cooling unit ran on ammonia as a refrigerant, and often the coils would leak away the ammonia. I would bet there is a hint of the smell of ammonia in the interior of the fridge. That is the first indication the unit is failing. The propane end may light and burn perfectly but without the refrigerant, it will never cool and keep the milk cold. Unfortunately there isn't a fix. There are replacements, but get ready for the challenges. First, fitting the unit out (and a new one in) through the doorway is the first challenge, measure carefully when considering a replacement. While a new unit is going to be expensive if you are to use one that runs on multiple modes, it may well be worth your time to evaluate how you will most likely camp. You might consider the use of an icebox along with coolers. (Coleman and Igloo both have plug-in 12-Volt coolers that run without ice. ) The burner rings for the stove are a rare item but do turn up every so often. I will, among others here, keep a sharp eye out for some, and there might be someone that has a few just lying around. This is a good place to look for them. Someone knows where there are some. (By the way, Princess or Holiday? They clean up rally nice!...)
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Post by nccamper on Oct 24, 2015 16:37:31 GMT -8
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