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R-pod Owners Forum : Dometic Fridge problem http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Dometic Fridge problem Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:47:17 +0000 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:53:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12262 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Dometic Fridge problem : GFCIs can go bad. They are also... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115971#115971 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12262
Posted: 02 Oct 2018 at 8:53pm

GFCIs can go bad. They are also sensitive to anything that causes a differential between the neutral and the ground. So there "may" be an issue that is causing current to flow through ground, or it could just be the GFCI. In our house we had a few GFCI-style circuit breakers in the main panel. Those were sensitive to the kick-back that came from the ballast in the fluorescent lights in the bathrooms. Drove me nuts. I ended up switching those circuit breakers out, and just installing GFCI outlets in the bathrooms. Probably also could have fixed it by replacing the florescent lights with LED, which we did much later.
]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:53:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115971#115971 Dometic Fridge problem : Every 120v outlet in the Pod goes... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115962#115962 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 12262
Posted: 02 Oct 2018 at 6:08pm

Every 120v outlet in the Pod goes through the GCFI. That includes the fridge and the microwave. Usually when mine trips it's due to an unknown cause but mine did go bad once and I had to replace it while on the road. Not a big deal.

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:08:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115962#115962 Dometic Fridge problem : I actually am suspect of my extension... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115959#115959 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 02 Oct 2018 at 4:05pm

I actually am suspect of my extension stephen. You must have caught that vibe between the lines. lol]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:05:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115959#115959 Dometic Fridge problem : I had an extension cord go bad... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115938#115938 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12262
Posted: 01 Oct 2018 at 8:01pm

I had an extension cord go bad once and caused things like tripping the GCFI outlet. It turns out the cover and conductor were nicked by my mower and I did not realize it. When it was dry, no problem. When it rained, things tripped. You might wish to check your cord for damage.
]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:01:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115938#115938 Dometic Fridge problem : Good suggestion. I think when... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115936#115936 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12262
Posted: 01 Oct 2018 at 6:14pm

Good suggestion. I think when it takes numerous resets, there is an issue with circuit or GCFI. MJ indicated it took numerous resets. Probably time to replace that GCFI.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:14:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115936#115936 Dometic Fridge problem : One suggestion - get an outlet... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115935#115935 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 12262
Posted: 01 Oct 2018 at 5:49pm

One suggestion - get an outlet tester (Home Depot or any good hardware store will have them), it'll tell you if your GFCI is acting up. They do go bad from time to time]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:49:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115935#115935 Dometic Fridge problem : Anytime:) http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115934#115934 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12262
Posted: 01 Oct 2018 at 5:28pm

Anytime:)]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:28:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115934#115934 Dometic Fridge problem : yes, plugged into a 15 a. Thanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115933#115933 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12262
Posted: 01 Oct 2018 at 5:26pm

yes, plugged into a 15 a. Thanks for the help

]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:26:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115933#115933 Dometic Fridge problem : MJLRpod, Well some good. I have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115931#115931 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12262
Posted: 01 Oct 2018 at 4:26pm

MJLRpod,

Well some good. I have GCFIs go bad and act flaky. I have had my GCFI trip and shut fridge off, but not often, and usual associated with something else I did. Like plug in two cube heaters. That outlet behind fridge is on the GCFI circuit. Bears watching I guess. Are you still on that 15/20a circuit?]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:26:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115931#115931 Dometic Fridge problem : ok, so finding out the GCFI was... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115929#115929 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12262
Posted: 01 Oct 2018 at 4:07pm

ok, so finding out the GCFI was involved helped. I think that was the culprit. I kept playing around with it, plugging and unplugging main power, then reseting GFCI, and suddenly it clicked, and a fan i had plugged in began to spin. I then tried the fridge on electric and it came on. I don't really know what was wrong, but something was shutting down the whole ac power. not sure if it was the GCFI plug, but it's working............. for the moment

]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:07:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115929#115929 Dometic Fridge problem : Also check your GCFI, that will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115906#115906 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12262
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 7:41pm

Also check your GCFI, that will stop fridge in shore power.]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:41:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115906#115906 Dometic Fridge problem : MJ, all accessible at rear of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115904#115904 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12262
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 7:19pm

MJ, all accessible at rear of fridge with vent covers removed, 120 is a plug in to check and 12Vs are on a bus bar.]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:19:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115904#115904 Dometic Fridge problem : Ok, I went out and put it on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115898#115898 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12262
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 6:14pm

Ok, I went out and put it on battery and it stayed on, no fault. I'm plugged into a 15 amp outside plug. So it starts on battery, and propane, so the electric seems to be the only issue. I'm going out camping on thursday so i'll probably just run on battery since i'll be plugged in, and it won't matter. I can use propane if I have any issue. Davmar? where is the control board located? i'll try taking a look at it. Then i'll have to get some instruction on how to check out the voltages, maybe youtube. I'm not great with electricity, but i can definitely monkey see monkey do it. ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 18:14:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115898#115898 Dometic Fridge problem : I could be wrong but I think 12V... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115885#115885 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12262
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 3:29pm

I could be wrong but I think 12V and control board is a constant in all modes.]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:29:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115885#115885 Dometic Fridge problem : Battery or shore power or neither?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115884#115884 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12262
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 3:27pm

Battery or shore power or neither?]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:27:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115884#115884 Dometic Fridge problem : My suggestion is check the voltages... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115880#115880 Author: DavMar
Subject: 12262
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 2:36pm

My suggestion is check the voltages in the back of the refrigerator. If it has the proper DC voltages then my only other suggestion is to pull the control board and make sure its dosn't have a loose connection. If everything looks good I hope someone else here can give you some better suggestions because control boards are way to expensive!
]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:36:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115880#115880 Dometic Fridge problem : My dometic fridge is not working... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115876#115876 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12262
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 2:05pm

My dometic fridge is not working on electric. It starts on propane, so it works. When i turn it on, on electric, the red triangle with an exclamation point in it flashes. It was on and running since last weekend and I just found it in a non working state. I did the obvious circuit breaker on off thing, then checked the fuses. All seems ok there. What Is my next course of action ? Any ideas? ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:05:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12262&PID=115876#115876