By Dustin Simpson
Join me “In The RV Shop” as I show you how to locate your RV refrigerator’s information. Besides the model number, I’ll show you where to find the serial number, which is necessary when contacting any RV dealership or repair shop for repairs or replacement parts.
Dometic, Norcold, or Furrion will all require this information on your refrigerator to look up the unit, purchase parts, and assist with any troubleshooting.
Finding the model and serial number identification tag location
Older ID tag location
Identify which model refrigerator you have and look for the serial plate in one of the three locations noted below. The exact location may vary but it is generally placed on the liner inside the refrigerator. On smaller units, it may be on the backside accessible through the lower sidewall vent on the outside.
- Model and serial location inside the refrigerator on wall.
- Model and serial location inside the refrigerator lower edge from early ’80s to late ’90s.
- Model and serial location inside the refrigerator on back side of unit after late ’90s.
Tech support
If you’re looking for help or tech support, be sure to visit the refrigerator manufacturer’s website. If you’re having trouble finding the information online, contact the manufacturer’s customer service. Provide them with the model and serial numbers, and they should be able to assist you in identifying and ordering the correct parts.
Visit your local RV parts store
Local RV dealerships or parts retailers may also carry a variety of refrigerator parts. You can visit them with your model and serial numbers to inquire about availability.
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More from Dustin
Make sure you check out my website, California RV Specialists, and our YouTube channel for more helpful information, and see our published articles on RVtravel.com and other social media pages.
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Great info Dustin: I would also recommend taking a picture of all those decals and part numbers. Time has a way of damaging or bleaching that info out.
I take pictures of the tags on everything. Right down to the labels on the axles.
Some of the labels are laminated, but many are just printed paper.
The only one I missed was the one on the awning fabric. It faded into obscurity within a year.