R-pod Owners Forum : Another Dometic fridge issue http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Another Dometic fridge issue Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:03:42 +0000 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:13:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12152 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Another Dometic fridge issue : Did you bleed the air out of the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=123324#123324 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12152
Posted: 29 Apr 2019 at 11:13am

Did you bleed the air out of the gas lines?  That is often a cause of not lighting.  As for the 12vdc, check the fuse.  There will be a red led glowing if it's blown.  If there's gas, you may want to check and clean the burner.  If you don't have screens on the vent openings, little friends can get in during your temperate winter and take up residence.  ]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:13:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=123324#123324 Another Dometic fridge issue : I have a new issue. Last year... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=123323#123323 Author: Old Surfer
Subject: 12152
Posted: 29 Apr 2019 at 10:12am

I have a new issue. Last year it work on all setting, 120V, propane and 12V. We went camping last week and the 120V worked fine. But when I push the button for propane, no light, not even the clicking sound. When I push the button for 12V, no light. Does and one had this happen? ]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:12:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=123323#123323 Another Dometic fridge issue : One other thing you might check—On... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118432#118432 Author: Pod People
Subject: 12152
Posted: 26 Nov 2018 at 12:22am

One other thing you might check—
On our 179, the wiring for the refrig and other thngs in the slide are located in the wood panel below the fridge. Take it off and check all the connections.  From that panel, the wiring goes into the bottom of the hassock closest to the refridge.  From there it goes through a channel under the floor and over to the main fuse/cb controll unit. Check all of the connections.  As the slide moves ina and out, these wires get moved around and it may be a simple loose connection.
Hope ths helps
Vann
]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:22:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118432#118432 Another Dometic fridge issue : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118431#118431 Author: Pod People
Subject: 12152
Posted: 26 Nov 2018 at 12:17am

]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:17:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118431#118431 Another Dometic fridge issue : Bum, I think not. There is a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118424#118424 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12152
Posted: 25 Nov 2018 at 3:56pm

Bum,

I think not. There is a CB labeled so and a resettable GCFI outlet, you should be able to measure 120 at fridge outlet with both engaged.]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:56:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118424#118424 Another Dometic fridge issue : The fan is plugged into one of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118419#118419 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12152
Posted: 25 Nov 2018 at 3:10pm

The fan is plugged into one of the slave outlets and it’s running fine. Is there a separate breaker between the GFCI and the fridge outlet?]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:10:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118419#118419 Another Dometic fridge issue : Many (most? all?) of the outlets... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118418#118418 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12152
Posted: 25 Nov 2018 at 3:06pm

Many (most? all?) of the outlets in our RP179 are slaved to the GFCI. Check some of the other outlets to determine if they have power. If not, then there is probably something wrong with the slave side of the GFCI. Otherwise, it may just be a breaker.
]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:06:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118418#118418 Another Dometic fridge issue : It appears I have a wiring issue.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118415#118415 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12152
Posted: 25 Nov 2018 at 2:53pm

It appears I have a wiring issue. I checked power at the fridge AC outlet (behind the lower vent on the outside) and I’m essentially getting nothing (~0.35 VAC on my Fluke multimeter). I verified that the GFCI breaker was on by plugging in a fan. Does anybody know how the wiring from the GFCI outlet to the fridge outlet is routed in a 179?]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:53:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=118415#118415 Another Dometic fridge issue : Thank you. I did finally figure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114970#114970 Author: kansasfrogs
Subject: 12152
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 7:27pm

Thank you.  I did finally figure it out!  I reset the electrical outlet by the bed and surprise, surprise it worked!  ]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:27:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114970#114970 Another Dometic fridge issue : Until you get it fixed use propane.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114968#114968 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 12152
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 5:41pm

Until you get it fixed use propane.  It works well and is not expensive.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:41:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114968#114968 Another Dometic fridge issue : I'm having the same issue... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114966#114966 Author: kansasfrogs
Subject: 12152
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 4:46pm

I'm having the same issue with my fridge.  The electric setting light comes on and beeps.  The slide out is supposedly on the same fuse and it works.  I'm not sure what a heating element looks like or I would check that.  I have always had no trouble plugging it in at the house until now...thoughts? I need to use the fridge for four days... I do have a cooler, but would like to be able to use the ac fridge.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:46:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114966#114966 Another Dometic fridge issue : Let us know when you get chance... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114809#114809 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12152
Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 11:30am

Let us know when you get chance to look at it.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:30:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114809#114809 Another Dometic fridge issue : I won't be able to check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114805#114805 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12152
Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 11:24am

I won't be able to check it until I can pull the Pod out of our storage unit. Since propane and battery are apparently working, I'll probably check it at our next rally, coming up in a couple of weeks.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:24:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114805#114805 Another Dometic fridge issue : Looks like this is a link to the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114764#114764 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12152
Posted: 09 Sep 2018 at 2:11pm

Looks like this is a link to the service manual or one to a very similar fridge. Haven't looked at it in detail but page 39 looks to be the troubleshooting flow chart for AC operation. The most likely culprit is indeed the AC heating element, which is not the same as the DC one. Gives you a resistance value to check, do you have a multimeter. Goes without saying but for sure TURN OFF THE AC power before doing this test. 

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1241969/Dometic-Rm-8401.html?page=39#manual
]]> Sun, 09 Sep 2018 14:11:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114764#114764 Another Dometic fridge issue : +1 to what Mike suggests. Check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114713#114713 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12152
Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 5:05pm

+1 to what Mike suggests. Check that you're getting both 12V and 120V to the fridge. If that's there, then the next suspect would be the heating element. IDK if both 12V and 120V use the same element or not, but it's possible. if the element checks out, then the next thing would be the control board.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:05:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114713#114713 Another Dometic fridge issue : Alan, If you have checked CBs... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114711#114711 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12152
Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 4:53pm

Alan, If you have checked CBs and fuses, I'm sure you have verified 120 at fridge plug. If that 120 is good, primary suspect is the heating element.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:53:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114711#114711 Another Dometic fridge issue : Nobody has any suggestions? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114710#114710 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12152
Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 3:31pm

Nobody has any suggestions?]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:31:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114710#114710 Another Dometic fridge issue : The fridge in our 2016 179 will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114605#114605 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12152
Posted: 04 Sep 2018 at 11:42am

The fridge in our 2016 179 will no longer work on AC. If I select it, a few seconds later the panel starts beeping. Battery and propane don't have a problem. What should I look at, other than the breaker or GFCI, which I've already checked? I also visually inspected the control panel circuit board and didn't see anything scorched. Maybe a dead heating element?

We have a rally in a couple of weeks and, while we could run off propane or the battery/converter, I'd like to try to get AC working again.

TIA.

Alan]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:42:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12152&PID=114605#114605