Where is the thermocouple on my RV fridge?
Locate your refrigerator’s thermocouple by removing its service panel, which is generally located either behind the front grate, within a panel at the back of the fridge or accessible through an exterior service panel on an RV.
Why does my propane fridge not stay lit?
Propane Dometic Fridge won’t stay lit. Lights up quick but after a minute or sometimes a couple it shuts the gas off. I replaced the thermocoupler and it still does it. I see that I can order a replacement control box for around a hundred bucks.
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 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.
Why is my Norcold refrigerator not staying lit?
Norcold Refrigerator Not Staying Lit on Gas Mode (propane/ LP) – all models! Is your Norcold refrigerator not staying lit on propane (LP)? The most common cause of this is a dirty burner/ orifice. If you go to the back of the refrigerator and locate the burner at the bottom right hand side, you can sometimes physically diagnosis this.
Why does my Dometic refrigerator run without propane?
It is up to the individual and what he/she is comfortable with. Low voltage could be the cause of this. Coach batteries could be low or dead. The refrigerator has to have 12 volts power to run on propane, or 120 volt power to run without propane. The coach batteries must be fully charged. Also, try resetting the check on lights.
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.
When to switch propane from electric to Dometic?
If you typically use propane for your unit, the first step is checking to see if your propane tank is full. Many Dometic units can switch automatically from electric power to propane when the power goes off, so if the fridge works on electrical power but not on propane, this is a helpful check.
Can a conventional refrigerator work in a Dometic RV?
A conventional fridge wouldn’t have that flexibility. No appliance is without its problems, which means a section on Dometic RV refrigerator troubleshooting is necessary. Here are a few common fridge challenges along with solutions.
