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Fridge only works on propane
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:49 pm
by vzfit
Guys,
My fridge is barely working on propane. Neither elec or 12v work at all. How can I fix? Is it possibly a freon issue? I'm on a roadtrip to Yellowstone and Glacier right now.
Thanks,
Sam
Re: Fridge only works on propane
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 2:10 pm
by lido14co
12v works only with engine running and elec only if plugged to shore power. They all work the same way by providing heat to the "chimney". Feel the chimney. It should be hot. Also make sure you're fairly level. I believe the 12v and electric use the same component so that piece could be belly up.
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Re: Fridge only works on propane
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:24 am
by slapthecat
I have a newer Dometic 3-Way, and that has two separate heating elements - one for 12V operation, and another 120V. I don't think the propane mode uses the heating elements - pretty sure it's the flame that heats everything up for that mode...
So, possibly a bad 120V heating element?
Why it's not working in propane mode doesn't make sense though. Is the pilot flame lighting?
Re: Fridge only works on propane
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:00 am
by micabarry
I would suspect that it is a freon issue in that it "barely" works on propane. If you have a meter you could ck for voltage on back to see if you have 110v. Good luck!
Re: Fridge only works on propane
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:22 am
by 190-b-651
I agree it could be your heating element and dont get in a hurry to check it let it sit over night or at least 10-12 hours just to be sure your not rushing it its not like a freon system this uses ammonia its very efficient but its a sealed system and can not be served on YouTube you can find videos to walk you through the testing with a multimeter. You can have the coils rebuilt but its not cheap $475 but half the price of a new fridge try rvcool online.
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