So i am on this long road trip in my pleasure way rv and about two weeks into it the dometic fridge stops working on propane lp gas.
Dometic rv fridge not working on propane.
Most rv refrigerators operate on either 110v ac or propane gas.
If it s packed tight it won t cool like it should.
Whether your fridge is running on propane or electric power you should remove the power source before opening things up.
There are also safety features that for instance will automatically switch over to using lp gas for power when there is no longer any ac electricity generator power or shore power.
Some also operate on 12v dc as well.
No igniter clicking etc.
The outside temperature will affect how your rv refrigerator is running.
If possible try to park the rv with the refrigerator side in the shade.
It does not work on propane.
I have a dometic rm2652 refrigerator.
When switching to gas the solenoid clicks but nothing else happens.
Understanding the basics will help you in locating the cause of the failure ac dc model dometic refrigerators are fairly simple in troubleshooting.
An rv refrigerator has special features that make sure the refrigerator is safely and securely closed even while driving in rough terrain with your rv.
In this free lesson rv expert dave solberg teaches you how to troubleshoot a faulty fridge that doesn t seem to want to keep its cool.
Does your rv propane refrigerator turn on for a brief moment before shutting off again.
Like any other appliance dometic refrigerators require safety precautions while troubleshooting.
You will know that you have one of these models if the refrigerator has a compressor in the back.
I have replaced the board the solenoid gas valve and every part has been thoroughly cleaned including the flue the burner orifice the burner jet etc.
Safety precautions for dometic rv refrigerator troubleshooting.
The refrigerator needs to be able to circulate air in and around the food.
My food was getting rui.
This will help increase the efficiency of the refrigerator.