R-pod Owners Forum : Fridge Problem https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Fridge Problem Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:59:59 +0000 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:51:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16469 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fridge Problem : I found that the regulator was... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155644#155644 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 20 Jul 2026 at 9:51am

I found that the regulator was okay. The issue was that there was an oily fluid in the gas line leading to the refrigerator. Turn off the propane at the bottle. Then disconnect the hose from the refrigerator end and the regulator end (not the pigtail, but the end that supplies the appliances). Put the regulator end in a container. Using a compressor, blow air in from the refrigerator end. If I am right, a significant amount of thick, oily liquid will be in the container. Then reconnect the lines at both ends and after the air is purged, try the refrigerator again. If it works, then this was the issue.

The reason this works is that the stove, furnace, and water heater take a high volume of propane. The flow is enough to push through the liquid for the high-volume appliances. The low flow for the refrigerator does not have the volume to push the liquid aside.
]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:51:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155644#155644 Fridge Problem : Not gonna be much help here, but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155641#155641 Author: hogone
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Posted: 17 Jul 2026 at 7:28am

Not gonna be much help here, but had the exact same issue when I had my pod.  Did everything that was recommended at the time; cleaned rods, changed regulator (even though all other gas stuff worked great), blew out lines, replaced thermocoupling (I guess that's what its called), cleaned combustion area, etc.  Spent about $200 on parts and I never got it working and just gave up.  It was a bummer as those fridges really need gas if boondocking and traveling for periods of time.  If you ever get it running, Ill be anxious to hear just to see where I failedUnhappy .  Jon]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:28:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155641#155641 Fridge Problem : If what jato recommends doesn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155640#155640 Author: gpokluda
Subject: 16469
Posted: 17 Jul 2026 at 7:08am

If what jato recommends doesn't work, test your stove and furnace. If they experience any fluctuations in flame or ignition, you regulator may be the issue.]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:08:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155640#155640 Fridge Problem : Carefully clean the two contact... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155638#155638 Author: jato
Subject: 16469
Posted: 17 Jul 2026 at 1:51am

Carefully clean the two contact rods above the combustion area.  Also a partially plugged propane regulator may be at fault.]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:51:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155638#155638 Fridge Problem : I have a 177 with a Dometic RM8501... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16469&PID=155630#155630 Author: 2BOverlanding
Subject: 16469
Posted: 13 Jul 2026 at 4:06pm

I have a 177 with a Dometic RM8501 3 Way fridge.  I runs on 12 volt and shore power but it will not run on Propane.  I have replaced the Thermocoupling and the Grey control box on the back of the fridge.  The pilot light will come on and it will burn for a short period and then will go out.  
Not sure what to check or do next.  
Could a faulty gas valve creat this issue? Is it the main board on the front of the fridge?
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