I need HELP!!!: Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g

Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g

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Topic: Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g

Posted By: scuDDer
Subject: Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2019 at 4:23pm

HELP !!!!

About to leave on our first RPOD camping ever trip. I followed someone’s advice on here and plugged rpod in and turned on fridge to electrical and set to full cold.

I didn’t fill it jam full of warm items. Have ice packs in there now.

Did I miss something on de winterization? I didn’t winterize it. The previous owner did.

And help is much appreciated. I hope the propane works!

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2016 R-pod 182g
Dodge Ram 1500

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Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2019 at 5:39pm

Electrical? I assume you mean AC shore power.

Basic checks:

Is the trailer level? Plugged in?

Next, make sure all the circuit breakers in the converter panel are ON, also check the 12v fuse that is noted as 'refrigerator'.

Next, check the 120v plug behind the outside lower fridge vent. When on shore power, plug a circuit tester or any small lamp or appliance into that 120v plug to make sure it has power.

After the fridge has been operating for 15 minutes or so, reach in the lower vent and quickly feel for a warm to hot burner chimney.

If that chimney is warm to hot, and the trailer is level, you should have cooling in the fridge, but it can take several hours to cool the interior to 40 degrees or so, especially in hot weather.

BTW, ice packs that are placed in close proximity to the sensor inside on the 'cold plate' will 'fool' the thermostat. It may not come on until those packs are removed or placed lower in the fridge, or in the freezer.

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r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten!

Posted By: scuDDer
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2019 at 11:30pm

Thanks so much werkz. Turns out I was fooling the thermostats. I’m a dummy. But I will keep your other notes handy as they are excellent trouble shooting. Once I have time I’ll compile these into a Manila for the group. Of course all the knowledge is from you pros and not me!! Now my hot water tank and propane for the drive are not working. Ahhh! Thanks again.

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2016 R-pod 182g
Dodge Ram 1500

Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2019 at 5:56am

if you haven't already, try lighting the stove first. That's the easiest way to confirm you have propane flowing. You might just need to purge air from the lines.

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 6:21pm

IME, it takes overnight to get the fridge good and cold. I always start it up in the evening (empty) and load it up the next morning when ready to head out. I unplug, switch to propane and make sure that its working before heading out.