Are all RV fridges the same size?
Common sizes for residential refrigerators are 18, 20, and even 21-cubic feet. RV refrigerators on the other hand are considerably smaller, with the most common sizes being 4, 6, or 8-cubic feet.
Which is Dometic new dimensions refrigerator model NDR 1292?
We have a Dometic New Dimensions refrigerator model NDR 1292 in our 2001 Tradewinds Motorhome. For the last couple of weeks the temp on the inside of the refrigerator has been dropping. I checked a couple of troubleshooting websites and thought I would check the electric side first as the refrigerator worked fine on gas.
Can a AC / DC Dometic refrigerator be troubleshooting?
AC/DC model Dometic refrigerators are fairly simple in troubleshooting. You will know that you have one of these models if the refrigerator has a compressor in the back (typically installed in boats and trucks). Most RV’s have gas absorption refrigerators and these can be more troublesome since there are more components that affect the cooling.
Where are the fans on a Dometic refrigerator?
Then just drop down the + and – wires. I routed my fan + to the panel controlling interior 12 VDC lights next to the refrigerator– just replaced a two gang switch with a three. The amp draw of the fans should not be an issue.
Where is the thermistor on a Dometic refrigerator?
For the RVers that love the heat, we recommend installing some fans in the back to help with the air flow. The next thing to check is your Thermistor (thermostat/ resistor) located inside the refrigerator. It has a 4-prong connector located at your light fixture at one end and the other end connects inside the refrigerator on one of the back fins.
We have a Dometic New Dimensions refrigerator model NDR 1292 in our 2001 Tradewinds Motorhome. For the last couple of weeks the temp on the inside of the refrigerator has been dropping. I checked a couple of troubleshooting websites and thought I would check the electric side first as the refrigerator worked fine on gas.
AC/DC model Dometic refrigerators are fairly simple in troubleshooting. You will know that you have one of these models if the refrigerator has a compressor in the back (typically installed in boats and trucks). Most RV’s have gas absorption refrigerators and these can be more troublesome since there are more components that affect the cooling.
Is the cooling unit on a Dometic refrigerator gravity operated?
Below is a useful diagram of the gas absorption cooling unit on your Dometic refrigerator: The first thing to know is that the cooling units on every Dometic gas absorption refrigerator are gravity operated and MUST be level in order to run properly.
Then just drop down the + and – wires. I routed my fan + to the panel controlling interior 12 VDC lights next to the refrigerator– just replaced a two gang switch with a three. The amp draw of the fans should not be an issue.
