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Dometic 8501 issue

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Topic: Dometic 8501 issue

Posted By: Rkmnoles
Subject: Dometic 8501 issue
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 4:12pm

Refrigerator in 2014 Rpod 178 is only running on 12 volt. The unit was working fine and a rainstorm caused a ground fault to kick and since then it will only run on 12 volt power. You can’t turn it off or change any settings on the board. I am thinking the eyebrow control board is fried. Any thoughts?

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Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 7:25am

Chances are, you are correct, yet with all thing electronic I do a re-start first. You just never know. Remove power (fuse or battery) and let it sit for a few minutes with no power (let all the capacitors drain down) and power up.

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Posted By: Rkmnoles
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 8:43am

I disconnected it from power last night and will give it a go this morning. Thanks for the tip.

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Posted By: JR
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 9:46am

When you say ground fault are you referring to the one behind the refrigerator accessible from the outdoor access panel? If that is not the one you might want to check the 110 electrical connection behind the refrigerator (I think mine has a ground fault connector). Also might to check the breakers in the WFCO breaker box.

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Jay

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Posted By: Rkmnoles
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 11:29am

Doing the disconnect didn’t help. I will try and find a board.

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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 11:34am

Good luck on finding that circuit board at a realistic price, they are crazy expensive.

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 9:00pm

Try the simple thing first. Plug something else into the outlet behind the refrigerator (or use a multimeter) to verify that the outlet is getting power. Is the GFI outlet properly reset? Don't spend a ton of money until you rule out power problems.

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Posted By: Rkmnoles
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 9:06am

I plugged the refrigerator into a separate outlet not on the trailer by way of extension cord and it does the same thing. You can’t turn it off or change any settings with the panel.

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06 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Screw

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Posted By: Rkmnoles
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 9:07am

Anyone know where to find a board?

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06 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Screw

Losing feels worse than winning feels good!

Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 9:46am

Originally posted by Rkmnoles

Anyone know where to find a board?

Pull the board and find the number stamped on it. Sometimes you get lucky and the actual manufacture is written there as well. Google that number and you should be able to find it (probably China) and order one.

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Posted By: podrunner
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 10:49am

Check amazon for the dinosaur brand replacement boards. I have not had to change mine, but I have seen this item discussed as a replacement. Good luck

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 9:08am

Agree with "Google" the board. There are several sources for Dometic CBs on the web. Also some offer a repair service.

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2015 178
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Posted By: Rkmnoles
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2019 at 11:06am

Great, thanks for the info.

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06 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Screw

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Posted By: ricardos
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2019 at 7:04am

Originally posted by Rkmnoles

I disconnected it from power last night and will give it a go this morning. Thanks for the tip.

I have same problems and did the same. Thank you too.