R-pod Owners Forum : Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:03:51 +0000 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:21:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12915 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g : IME, it takes overnight to get... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124710#124710 Author: Ben Herman
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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.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:21:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124710#124710 Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g : if you haven't already, try... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124633#124633 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12915
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. ]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2019 05:56:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124633#124633 Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g : Thanks so much werkz. Turns out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124629#124629 Author: scuDDer
Subject: 12915
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.
]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:30:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124629#124629 Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g : Electrical? I assume you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124622#124622 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 12915
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.
]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:39:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124622#124622 Fridge not getting cold 2016 182g : HELP !!!! About to leave on our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124620#124620 Author: scuDDer
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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!]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:23:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12915&PID=124620#124620