- Dometic 3 way fridge not working on gas forum Caravaners Forum - Since 2000 Australia & New Zealand's forum where members discuss & seek information from other members in relation to all RV's & like topics in a friendly environment. Original Electrolux/Dometic RM 4281, 3 way fridge. It has a Dometic RM2353 fridge. But when we are either stationary engine off in a carpark etc. Nov 5, 2012 · I'm not sure I understand your comment about the propane "pre-igniting". Then try and start on gas normal way. We have a Dometic RM 2350 fridge which has been working fine up until now. The fridge is currently set to AC and has been for weeks. Nov 29, 2020 · If the outside vents are like those in Figure 1 then your fridge has not a hope in hell of performing to its specifications. I thought what a load of crap,i have never herd of Oct 17, 2023 · For years we have travelled with 3 way fridge operating via the car alternator on a 6 B+S cable. Have you tried the gas stove too, just to prove there is gas in the bottle. Check your voltages at the connector on top of the fridge. Any Oct 15, 2015 · I take it then it's just the standard Dometic 3 way fridge . May 18, 2010 · The three way fridges do work on heat so if it works on power and 12 volts, the problem is in the gas line if you can get to the rear of the fridge make sure the jet is not blocked. Fridge removed and voltage checks to Dec 29, 2019 · New to this website, and apologies if I’m posting this in the incorrect place. Gas and 12v works fine. One may be that the burner is dirty and needs to be soaked in alcohol for a few hours and then dried by using compressed air. pilot light working, new thermocouplng last year. It's currently 'on holiday' with our friends in the Dordogne. Sep 26, 2010 · Hi all I don't think I have posted on here yet but have read a lot of interesting threadsso G'Day to you all from the Top End (Kakadu) My problem. 5 volts. My 3 way fridge lights fine, but won't/rarely stays lit after I release the push in knob for gas supply. Heating and burners are also working well. 10 years old) started refusing to ignite when on gas, and has been struggling to maintain the right temperature in the fridge compartment with the thermostat set to the mid-point on the dial which is supposed to be the Dec 27, 2009 · The freezer in our Dometic 3 way fridge seems to have decided not to freeze, the fridge is still cold, but our frozen stuff has thawed out. The results on gas versus electricity may be slightly different but definitely not below 10 degrees according to my limited experience. Aug 6, 2024 · I have a 2008 Bailey Senator with a Dometic RM8550 3 way fridge that is playing up on gas. Still no joy. Might not work but worth a try. max voltage drop as measured is 0. 65. One is a heavy supply to provide the power for the element. I've struggled several times with not working on gas and partially removed the fridge several t Sep 27, 2020 · An AES fridge will not switch to DC until 12v appears on the D+ terminal. I stated on 4 cold setting but it was no colder Oct 20, 2017 · I have an ongoing issue with the gas operation of this 3 way fridge. Oct 9, 2019 · Yeah I have a Dometic 3 way apart form the one in the camper which was also putting out terrible fumes, turned out exactly what you were saying, the burner wasn't performing correctly and needed replacing andi am pretty sure you are on the money as the smell is a cross between fumes and gas, I have to be honest, my camper, Jayco Penguin Outback, and all my gear cops a flogging mate. Could not figure it out till we got to Alice. Symptoms: Feb 25, 2020 · Plug the refrigerator into an extension cord, take it to a known working outlet and see if the refrigerator starts working normally. Twice not working on gas, once not working on 240v & once not working on 12v. 230l 240v fitted in the same cut out as 184L 3 way. _____ Jul 17, 2021 · Originally Posted by SusanP *Now Edited*! Looking for hive-mind wisdom about how to keep a newly installed Dometic 2354 3-way pre-cooled fridge cool while driving. Last night we couldn't get it going at all but this morning tried and it's going again. _____ Feb 27, 2017 · Sorry. 8v (car running). ) Jun 19, 2020 · I've recently acquired 1980 Trillium 4500 with a Dometic RM360 fridge. But he says that the freezer works ok. Dec 12, 2008 · I inherited my oldies 30lt chescold. Its not working on either gas or electric, and I have told him to check firstly there is power Feb 27, 2017 · New to caravanning and have a 2007 model Dometic Rm2350 90 litre 3 way fridge in an Evernew van. That terminal is a signal to the fridge that 12v is available from the vehicle. Welcome to the forum, hope when the house batteries get charged your problems will be resolved. Oct 15, 2007 · Fridge definately working on gas. Paul Lockyer Valley Queensland 1 I hate the thought of having gas running 24/7 in a area that is not fully sealed from the inside of the van. When I turn switch to batt position Red light comes on. thanks Nov 5, 2016 · We have a 90 L Dometic 3 way fridge - not Thetford. This seams to work and work well and of course a increase with solar and battery capacity. Freezer made ice cubes an d kept food cold. In your case with the top vent mounted on the roof, I would check that ventilation from the top of the fridge to the top vent is not narrowed along its way and is reasonably straight. Members are reminded that work on mains power (240v) should only be carried out by licenced persons Feel the exhaust should feel some warmth or the pipes at the top they should be very warm, if not the element isnt working. Mar 22, 2016 · We recently experienced a problem with our fridge. On 240 volts at maximum cold setting it will get down to -15 C in fridge, if left for 24 hours unopened. The fridge works well on gas and 240v (provided it is reasonably level, particularly on the side to side axis). Some days freezer mius 17 May 11, 2020 · The fridge in my 1973 Boler did NOT work on propane and it is the original fridge. Aug 29, 2016 · Hi My Dometic fridge RM7361 has a 3 way operation. It is a rigid board that has electric circuits and other electric connections which connect the different components of a refrigerator, and your Dometic fridge will not function if its circuit board is defective. I emailed my local RV repairer and they cam back very fast saying that this fridge is not compliant and if I needed an new element I would need to get one from USA. I do as Rocky has mentioned now, apart from putting on gas while 'doing lunch' or site seeing. f ree zer on minus 15 fridge plus 12. Failing that, the gas gets shut off as a safety measure. When the burner lights and the gas valve stays open maintaining the flame what causes the ignition spark to cease? In the past the ignition light & clicking would stop. I've replaced thermocouple and used compressed air to clean everything (to some extent). . I was told by the owners as the van has been in storage for a couple of years that i might have to take the fridge out and turn it up side down for 20 minutes to get the gas moving again. 2 The loss of space inside a 3 way compared to a compressor fridge. So now running it back on gas. The fuse may be blown out. He sold me the usual line about bad installation, so bought a fan kit off him. Jun 17, 2022 · Upper 80 degree temperatures the only way for us to keep refrigerator in the food safe zone is ice in a quart size freezer bag placed in the refrigerator section. May 1, 2024 · I still have no 12v supply to 3 way fridge (Dometic RM7291L , Manually Selector for GAS/240v/12v). Our 90lt Dometic fridge was working well up until 1 year ago. If that contact is dirty the effect is as you / Phil describe. Normally trying again after a minute or so works but. With a decent alternator, we can make a trip to the local store and replace the battery power that the refrigerator uses in a day. It seems to ignite ok but no go. Mar 26, 2012 · I've got a Dometic 3-way fridge, and on gas it has an automatic electonic ignitor which "clicks" and light the gas if it goes out or when you turn it on gas. OH thinks it's likely that it has lost the gas coolant. Jul 4, 2013 · Hi I saw a recent post by member Hondajon about his Dometic fridge problem and saw how it was solved by some very learnered members ! I have the same series of fridge and my problem is as follows :- It works on gas and 230v, when I switch to 12v (with the car connected, engine running) the indica Jul 22, 2011 · A 3-way fridge should not run off the leisure batteries (though some may be connected to the AUX on the leisure side to run the fridge electronics/gas ignitor only etc) wizzer59 Apr 18, 2009 Mar 2, 2022 · I have a Dometic RM 7271 3 way fridge, product Code 00921084155 fitted to a 2005 Autosleeper Nuevo. Check the AC breakers in the RV - there should be one marked "refrigerator". Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on what the problem may be? May 10, 2020 · I agree, as long as we are talking a fridge with a Danfoss style compressor. Next time it does it we're buying a compressor fridge. The thing works well on 240v hook up and on gas. Apr 8, 2022 · My Dometic fridge would not light after the winter layup. Van not been used for 4 months, and today the fridge isn't behaving how it used to. Plenty gas. I do not want to listen to the genny drone on and on. I finally dug in to the propane section, wondering if there wasn't someones nest in there Mar 29, 2022 · Hi all. It's no secret that a circuit board is the backbone of any fridge. We have plenty of gas and the cooker works fine. We have a 1998 Hymer Swing 644. We have a proper temperature gauge & the fridge compartment doesn't get cold enough, the freezer is OK. With lack of use and age, the module will stop working correctly and only repair is to replace it. Yes and yes. I'm wondering if the fridge should work while plugged into a wall outlet and not hooked up to the propane tank. After carefully cleaning the gas orifice, I got it to work great. May 17, 2021 · But the problem may only be with the gas function and not the electric. [snip] Any suggestions regarding what further checks I can do appreciated. The problem seems to me to be the 240v side as it works perfectly on gas. It works on hook up and battery. The advantage to this approach is that if your trailer is old enough, it's very likely the new fridge won't fit into the same space, because they change dimensions every decade or so for reasons that have never been satisfactorialy explained to me. You can check if the fridge still works. Your fridge will not work at all or very well on 12v if a)you are not actually driving and your alternator is not charging. Switch fridge to gas and the indicator light is steady and you can hear the igniter clicking, but then the clicking stops and the light flashes. Jul 4, 2023 · Some people on these forums have also swoped out the old 3 way fridge and bought a inverter fridge of simular size to their old 3 way and run that fridge of a small decated inverter and connected to the 12 Volt house battery. N604M-3 The last few days when we have been using it on gas it stops working. Dec 19, 2014 · Mate had to change gas bottle and after that could not get the fridge to run on gas. Go around to the outside vent while your offsider turns the dial up and down. Jan 9, 2013 · The gas is turned off because a contact in the multi-switch disconnects the flame failure device - the gas valve thinks the gas flame has gone out & therefore shuts off the gas supply. Off to Lake District in a fortnight, so any ideas would be welcome. It has a code ST for sub tropical. Not this time. I watched a few videos and read a few articles/posts online. I can hear it ‘clicking’ to try and ignite the gas but it won’t light. The igniter clicks away but doesn’t ignite. Best test is first look inside a cupboard near fridge you should find a power point with the lead going thru wall next to fridge, make sure its on otherwise fire up on gas, either way it will take 12 hrs to get fridge cold. I suspect it's accessed from the front probably behind the trim at the top where the control knobs live. It must be working OK, because the gas and mains wouldn't work without it. I’m not familiar with 3 way fridges, so any help would be very much appreciated. Had a Waeco compressor 12 volt fridge on my sail boat and loved it. Stayed the night at Warburton and plugged into 240v No Fridge Cooling. However I'm not sure really what to do! Feb 7, 2022 · If your Dometic RV fridge is not cooling consistently, check to ensure that your RV is level. Mar 2, 2022 · I have a Dometic RM 7271 3 way fridge, product Code 00921084155 fitted to a 2005 Autosleeper Nuevo. I noticed this last summer in France but wasn`t a big deal as we were hooked up most of the time. Now if the pipesat the back are hot, not just the flu, then the power or gas is working as both heat up the units heat exchanger if inside the fridge isn't getting cold then you could possibly have a bubble in the system which basically stops the ammonia from circulating or it isn't level. Recently we noticed the fridge would not work on electric but works fine on gas. email: ke Jul 19, 2018 · They're good while they're going well, we bought our caravan new 7 years ago & our Dometic 3 way fridge has sh*t itself four times. Checked fridge fuse on E box all ok is there another low voltage fuse anywhere, looked behind grill outside can't see one, any ideas Cheers Dec 17, 2013 · Dometic 3-way fridge - potential problem? Jump to Latest 2. My Dometic Fridge stopped working on 240 volt. Key points of 3 way ---install wall clearances to fridge MUST BE as fridge maker has specified ***** THIS IS NEVER DONE PROPERLY ---3 COMPUTER FANS for cooling 2x 90--120mm high flow installed by upper condenser 1 x 90mm high flow installed above absorber tank and coils Jul 23, 2022 · I have a 2019 passport 2950bh with a dometic rm2852 2 way fridge. 1)you are using 240v 2)you are using gas and it is level. You need to leave the fridge with food in it running it on gas or hookup for at least 12 hours for the 12 volt to have a chance of working. 3)You are DRIVING and your alternator is working ok at 13. If so, you've just confirmed everything in the refrigerator is working as it should. or on the move, the 12v led flashes, red triangle flashes and beeper sounds. Anyway it was marni33tas wrote:ok so now for THE dumbest question ever - where would the power lead be located for my dometic 3 way in my spaceland built norseman? - we have had it locked up for 6 months and now it looks like the fridge wont work on 240v gas and battery look ok. While you may be able to tolerate your RV being unlevel, your fridge might not be as forgiving. I have had my Fridge (RM2350) a couple of times not work on 240v. Steven Jun 8, 2021 · Hi I have just bought a 2005 Autosleeper Mezan and found that its Dometic 3 way fridge is not working on gas. Just recently I installed some internal fridge fans which do a great job. But if it gives up the ghost, I will be replacing it with a compressor type 12 volt like a Nova Kool or similar. Leave to rest to allow gas around the back of fridge to go. Any ideas? All help greatly appreciated. I am using gas for time being. I watched a little video on YouTube Which told me to open up the vents on the side of motorhome and give the little box a tap where the gas runs through in case of any loose debris that could stop it from working and checked directly where the gas ignites and there is a flame, but I Apr 20, 2013 · I have a Jayco Swan off-road camper trailer (2011) that has a Dometic RM2350 3-way fridge installed. Couldn't even hear any gas coming through when we tried the gas option. And the display doesn't even show the red fault light or says it's working fine I pulled the side cover off and the cowling that covers the igniter is hit so I assume the flame is lit. Yes, we can hear the sound of the gas light. Dec 17, 2019 · WE have a 2017 Jayco Silverline Outback 21. refrigerator without a freezer. After that I put in a remote sensing thermometer with probes in the freezer and fridge boxes. Initially I wasn't overly concerned as I just used gas for the limited amount of times we used the van. There is no 12V fuse for the ignitor in the fridge's circuitry. Any ideas why the 240V would stop working? Regards Patrick Jul 17, 2021 · - As you have probably observed, gas absorption fridges such as the Dometic 3 way fridge require 24 hours or so to cool down to operating temperature after being turned on. Jul 2, 2014 · Not used van since September tryed fridge it’s dead it’s a Dometic 3 way fridge it’s 15 years old rang a repair place they can’t even look at it until July any ideas what i can try . Oct 8, 2020 · Does the gas light for the fridge. Feb 12, 2022 · Hi all, I have a 19 year old Dometic 3-way chest fridge freezer model RC1180, which served us very well for several years, then for the last 8 years or so has not been used (we moved from a camper to a caravan). I tend not to site see much while travelling Hoping to get some effective advice please. and it all checked out as a good install. 2008 Jayco van with Dometic RM 2553 3 way fridge. turn fridge to 12 volt and reading drops to 12. 6K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by nicholsong Dec 17, 2013 Apr 10, 2013 · The fridge is on the Annexe side of the van and my son does pull the blinds when he is at work, so it is shaded. I've cleaned the burner with no joy. After a phone call to a refrigeration repair person in Chinchilla, QLD. Damaged PCB or Wiring Issues. Back home I unloaded the fridge, plugged in the van and turned the fridge on AC and set the thermostat to 6, that being two settings down Jun 17, 2019 · Hi Ian, I am basically repeating what Paul has said. I've spent way too long messing about with this 1. On 230v & 12v it works fine. Dec 25, 2017 · If your fridge is a Dometic AES model (we can't check as you did not supply model number) you need three 12 V sources to run it on 12 V. _____ Nov 18, 2023 · My dometic, 8551 model, fridge works fine on 240v and freezer works OK on gas, but fridge won't get below 12/14 degrees on gas. odds are its a bad control module on the frig. For a while, the propane power has worked erratically, but the battery & electric work fine. Just Joined up. 40 pm. 240 & 12 volt OK Switched fridge on and off but the little triangle light stayed on indicating no work on gas. 2 volts. Apr 27, 2017 · During my pre season check of the van, found that the fridge (Dometic 7291L) is not working at all, no LED’s on the front panel (gas, 240 or 12v) regardless of selection. It's supposed to work on 12V, 120V and propane. On nice camp right now, mild weather good company, let down by fridge. Jul 4, 2021 · I’ve a 14 year old Dometic 3 way fridge. Unless its one of those chest type domestics that the flame is lit manually with a push button piezo. The fridge is intermittently not working on Gas and Elec (I The Auto-Sleeper Motorhome Owners Forum (ASOF) Aug 10, 2017 · Ouch! I bought a new 3 way (gas, 12V, 240V) fridge because the new one fitted in the hole perfectly - same brand, same size. So it's not working on12v. Oct 28, 2021 · Any ideas please? My 3 way fridge is fine on mains electric and 12v, but gas fails to function. 3 with a Thetford N3185 three way Fridge. The dreaded fridge performance thread again! Dometic 3 way RM 4306. The problem is that the fridge needs to be level so that the cleverly designed and angled pipework containing the refridgerant works correctly as the liquid refrigerant depends on gravity to return to the heater, so if it's badly out of level the liquid will Baz_n_Maz wrote:We have been travelling for 6 weeks and after the last 340 kms the fridge will not work on 240v, but thankfully is working on gas. This can be a common problem and there are many reasons why your Dometic fridge does not work when switched to the gas function. Dec 27, 2021 · Hi guys. Fridge working ok on 12v and 240v. Apr 17, 2023 · Your original post did not say how old your unit is. Any suggestions, please. Dec 26, 2018 · When any three way fridge is set to run on gas it still needs 12v battery power to operate the piezo in the lighting up process. is it time to get a new one . We recently took a trip to the keys and had problems keeping the fridge cold. The power consumption is about 120 watts - on 12V or 240 V. The diagnosis so far does not explain why the fridge was working perfectly well for 21/2 months in ambient temperatures of Mid 30 - 40+C. The fridge is a Dometic RM 4805. The site will be free from advertising & suitable for General Viewing Aug 8, 2016 · Our van is 18 months old and we have a thetford 3 way . The simplest way to do this is to instal a "Fridge Switch" (movement detector) at the rear of the fridge and connect the output to the D+ terminal. The gas and 12V operations work but I get nothing on 120V. Jul 10, 2021 · Hello, My mother in law has a Buccaneer Commodore with a Dometic three way fridge. I always take care to set the camper up level. If the gas lights, can you hear the flame when you turn up the gas at the dial. I did not connect the car – no tow bar yet, so realise that the 12v LED would not light. The fridge is intermittently not working on Gas and Elec (I The Auto-Sleeper Motorhome Owners Forum (ASOF) Apr 10, 2013 · The fridge is on the Annexe side of the van and my son does pull the blinds when he is at work, so it is shaded. Frustratingly the first time was while doing the Great Central Road. steve & ann. At the moment I am not too sure about 12v as we only notice the problem when on hook up, when it is too late. We eventually get it going again only to find it has stopped again. At 12 volts that uses 23 amps per hour, and on most 3 way Dometics the 12 volt element does not cycle, it stays on all the time. Yes three way fridges are not like a car air con you just cannot get some gas added. 9 cu ft. The other thing is to make sure van is level side ways and length ways. The fridge is set to 3 on the dial which is about one third of the maximum. Regulator Partly Blocked ( most likely) Gas Frigs need more Gas pressure than Gas Stoves. I agree with JR. hope this helps you out. 8V or more. Jun 5, 2016 · The fridge is a Dometic AES type and until recently has worked very well. also which may be adding to the problem on the node system it shows a short circut reference . Checked the flue and it’s clear. May 22, 2021 · I have a Dometic LP fridge. What I know:-the display board on the fridge face has power. It will only hold and drain your battery. fridge over night minus 9 but will get up to 17. So if is 40outside the the fridge would be 20. Aug 15, 2013 · Model: 3-way Dometic RM2193 1. Being new to this MoHo thing, I was wondering about running it on 12v. Mine is a Dometic 3 way (propane, 12v, and 110). On gas it does not chill at all. Jul 12, 2021 · Forum: Replies: Last Post: Can a 3-way Dometic fridge work on 120V while not hooked up to gas? Vic Berger: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners: 16: 06-25-2020 09:21 AM: Can a 2-way fridge become a 3-way fridge? Rob Carmody: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners: 13: 06-24-2016 10:54 AM: 7 way plug to 4 way plug back to 7 way plug: immrbill Dec 11, 2014 · Our Dometic 3 way fridge in the camper van has decided not to cool things down as of last weekend. NO PROBLEMS with electrical. 2. We're on holiday and the fridge won't cool properly on gas. medarwin: RV Systems & Appliances: 21: 06-28-2017 09:06 PM: 1984 pace arrow dometic fridge not cooling: aaron81182: Fleetwood Owner's Forum: 8: 04-30-2013 05:35 PM: Dometic Refridgerator not cooling on gas: Bill. We have checked that the power point is working and the caravan is level. Followed instructions in Fridge instructions to no avail. Basic model without circuit boards or thermister. Dometic will set you up with an authorized service facility in your area for any needed repairs. Aug 31, 2004 · However I was unable to get gas fridge to ignite, even after helpful advice from fellow campers. The fridge draws around 23 amps when running on 12 volt. Sep 12, 2024 · The best directions I can give you is to go & search Pasmurf users posts. my Dometic 3 way fridge works good on 24vac, not too bad on LPG but wont keep my beer cold on 12 volts. We could shut off the fridge, turn it on, and it would work for ONE cycle - maybe. Feb 4, 2018 · Eventually I got a new fridge and then stripped the old one to see what was wrong (I could see nothing prior to this). Sep 16, 2019 · We are ready to head off up north next week and I was going through my checks of the Windsor Rapid 541 caravan we have and I tried to light the Dometic RM 2555 150lt 3 Way fridge on the gas setting and it didn’t work. Never assumed any problems. To learn more about Apr 27, 2023 · 2. Checked igniter and flame both are working normal. The gas absorption refrigerators from Dometic must be level for gravity to help them stay cool. I have tried it on Mains since returning home, and it works fine then. The gas bottle is full & the gas is flowing (checked rings on hob). Jun 1, 2016 · We have a 2003 Pleasureway class B van. CV fridges like to be level. Nov 9, 2020 · When Gas is selected (or button pushed in) Gas ignites, but only small Flame, could be due to: Hose from the Gas Bottle to the Gas Regulator partly Blocked. For some strange reason the radio is also not working - not sure if that’s connected Jun 22, 2010 · hi hope if any one can help,i have a 03 rimor super brig fitted with a electrolux 3 way fridge,mains and battery work fine but the gas ignition switch dosen't flash or click. Dec 29, 2019 · I have a Dometic 3 way fridge in my camper (2007) that works on battery and mains but not on gas. To work on gas, 12 v is necessary to open the gas valve to let gas to the thermocouple, and 12 v also necessary to ignite the gas flame. Was working ok on 240V connection for 2 days when fridge stopped working. At that point, the fridge temperature will fluctuate based on ambient temperature, generally staying 30 to 40 degrees below ambient temperature. From what I could see when I fitted the fridge, the thermostat does not operate on the 12 V circuit, so it would be pulling 10 amps all the time 12 V was available. Oct 11, 2010 · On the last few days of our recent trip abroad, our Dometic 3 way fridge (c. Sep 17, 2013 · hiya. We switched to gas because we needed the fridge cold for our trip this weekend. Jun 20, 2020 · The dometic only has "auto" and "gas only" (a 3-way would have a DC option, but mine is a 2-way). I posted an earlier thread re this but got nowhere, so I will start again. I have checked the main power supply and auto cut of board and all is ok, power is getting in to the Avan so that's not it. Also he is at work 10 hours a day so the fridge is not being opened regularly. (This was no problem on the trip as we mostly Bush Camp and run on Gas. Mar 27, 2019 · The fridge controller is 12 volt and that controls all sources. So in a little over 8 hours your 200 ah of battery will be used up. This has happened 3 times. Any suggestions ple Nov 22, 2022 · The other option, besides buying a new compressor fridge is to replace the coil assembly as outlined here in this article on this site. Feb 2, 2023 · Sundowner2 wrote: ↑ Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:51 pm People, I am sure this issue has probably surfaced before. Our last trip every day was above 85 with the 5 days in the mid 90s. Bingo Jan 4, 2019 · Hi all I have a problem with my Dometic RM7371 fridge, it refuses to work on gas setting. Oct 2, 2020 · I have a Dometic 3 power sources fridge. Then find why the outlet isn't working. So, I checked out the installation of the fridge in the van with respect to proper sized vents, baffles etc. Yes, there are modifications you can make to improve the fridge's performance and venting, but that is a separate issue. A Dometic refrigerator also requires a good amount of Aug 20, 2019 · The 'low power' 12V supply comes from the leisure battery, and runs the fridge control board. The new fridge works far better than the original ever did - I hope it continues to do so. The "auto" is *supposed* to prefer electric and use gas as a backup, but in my case it just always uses gas, which is the issue. Sep 12, 2014 · His mate has a Dometic RM4605/4805 3-way AES and the AES activates properly and detects whether 240v or 12v is connected - if not connected it selects the auto start for the gas, clicks and the gas fires up. The fridge would need to be removed and sent to a special refrigeration place that has the know how to remove the entire refrigeration piping system and do a full overhaul then fill with a special refrigeration mix. Jun 26, 2013 · I have a 90Lt Dometic 3 way fridge fitted to my Avan and has been working well until two days ago when for some reason it just stopped working on 240v. the fridge 12 volt load is connected to the house batteries. When I stripped it, I could see that the gas had been leaking way up near the tip of the elements. /quote] Hi Hunter I think you over simplify which is the best option . We were away during Christmas in Kerry and the fridge didn`t really cool properly on gas. Friendliness First - Always! This forum to be used for ALL Q & A concerning RV Electrics including batteries, inverters, solar, chargers - anything electrical in an RV. I have 120v to the circuit board power input. The way the safety controls work, if the propane valve opens, there should be a spark at about the same time to ignite the propane, and there's a thermocouple that monitors for flame and tries to re-ignite. Dinosaur boards came standard on our 2019 Coachmen, so maybe Dometic now uses them as standard? Of course, you may want to get a quality fridge thermostat and put it in the fridge. Last trip out was May 5, 2014 · 3 way, ie 240v, gas and 12 v fridges will work well if. It will light and I can see the pilot light is on but it does not get cold and the pilot light keeps going out after a period of time. Great product, easy plug n play replacement. In this video we explain how to reset the appliance to enable the fridge to run on gas. Aug 23, 2013 · I have an Electrolux (Dometic) C40/110 RM4401 fridge in my 1998 motorhome. Check the clearances around the fridge. For some reason the fridge has just stopped working, the LEDs displaying the function (battery, mains, gas) are not lighting. IF I bought another fridge I would have had to rework the caravan furniture. Any further help would be appreciated We recently bought the folding camper second hand, and were told that the 3-way fridge worked fine (Electrolux 4206). The Dometic 3 way fridge did not work on gas in our caravan. Jul 27, 2021 · Re Dometic RM 6401 Question. It's more or less permanently on, even if you switch the 12V habitation off on the display panel. gonervn: RV Systems & Appliances: 1: 07-28-2009 03 . Our fridge was working great until today when we stopped at our overnight CG and switch to shore power. I would now recommend a 3 way fridge if used for a base camp. It is the manual 3-way version with the piezo igniter. My understanding is that the burner system might need cleaning. If you have filled it with food and then driven for a couple of hours it would not have frozen up. Jan 11, 2023 · A 3 way and a portable compressor fridge is a great combo . Fridge is 3way dometic rm2553. Have tried it on Gas and AES setting with same result. the D+ wire is switched by a fridge switch. Dec 5, 2008 · Our Dometic RM 7651 L fridge has stopped working on 240V so I suspect that it is the 240V Element that has blown. Checked the fuses, checked other 240V appliances, all working ok. gas and electric are working on everything else but not fridge thanks Dec 8, 2013 · We have a Dometic 3 way fridge in a 2011 Adria Coral which has been working fine over the past couple of months. I was just thinking of running the fridge while on 12v from the van batteries and only while travelling during daylight hours, not all the time as it is a 3 way fridge and they are not designed for that. However, after a short time the gas just cuts out. We are in Albany in WA so the weather isn't particularly hot. Fridge Does Not Work. Jan 30, 2010 · [quote="Hunter1"]The 240 volt element in our Dometic 3 way fridge lasted just 6 months. Troubleshooting Fridge Does Not Work Problem Nov 9, 2020 · Welcome to the forum Puppy, Just following on from firstly JeffRae, have you had a look under your vehicle or somewhere near the gas bottle(s). Troubleshooting Fridge Does Not Work Problem Nov 30, 2013 · the fridge in the van is a Dometic 4601 185 litre 3 way. Works fine on gas and reasonable on 240 volt and poorly on 12 volt. We visited Cape Yorke in September - October 2020 and the days were generally around 32 - 33 degrees. Feb 14, 2015 · I have a 2007 Skyline camper with a Dometic RM7401L 3-way refrigerator. The relevant post by me incl photo was on Thu Oct 19 2023 @ 7. 3 If my 240v compressor fridge breaks down and is non repairable, its a trip to the nearest white goods shop and 5 Dec 29, 2019 · New to this website, and apologies if I’m posting this in the incorrect place. Apr 1, 2022 · Having had 2 vans from new with absorption or 3-way fridges, I decided my latest new van would not have the Dometic 3-way the maker was going to fit but it was to have a Dometic 12v-240v compressor fridge. supply wire is 10mm2. However, I have problems maintaining fridge temperature when on 12v while travelling. But the light does not come on I switch to 120v and the unit does not cool. Sep 5, 2015 · Hi guys. If its an older model and all your other propane appliances (stove and water heater) are working. This unit You don't say what Dometic model the fridge is but lets say it has a common Dometic 275 watt element. Gas bottles both full. To turn on, you turn gas on and press the gas button for "x seconds" then release. On electric it is 100% and when on gas it is igniting but not cooling . Always running even when not using (12 volt when travelling) 240v when stationary. Four years old and just recently started not cooling on LP. A mate of mine has a duff Dometic RM5380 and has been quoted just shy of £1000 for a replacement. In the search function type in wind shield & look up the thread "3 Way Fridge on 12v Whilst Driving". I don't know much about these things, Feb 25, 2007 · At the Adelaide Caravan and Camping Show yesterday, I asked the guy at the Dometic stand why my 3 way fridge doesn't work. Yesterday it would not light on gas when we had stopped to do a bit of shopping. It has a needle gauge where the needle should swing in to the green zone when the fridge is working correctly on gas. * Voltage to car fridge 12S is 13. As a last resort we disconnected the caravan battery power supply, then reconnected. TIA Jun 8, 2021 · Not me this time, touch wood. The fridge is a Dometic model RM2553. Dec 30, 2019 · Fridge works fine on gas and 240v. Sometimes a Dometic 3 way fridge may just stop working. Although my fridge is a different model to yours, I believe a similar shield will help all 3 way fridges. Then from Aus-Kiwi, after confirming the gas is on, hold your thumb on the gas button for 20-30 secs, then hit the ignite button. 12 volt is crap unless the unit is already down. First up, I checked the fuses hoping it was an Mar 14, 2005 · I have looked through the document, For the gas igniter to work, it does need a permanent 12V low current feed for the reignitor, , which should connect positive to the violet and 0 volts to the black wire on top of the fridge. May 19, 2022 · 12v / 240v / gas just provides the heat source that drives the process, that part of it doesn't care too much about being out of level. 12/240 volt compressor fridges are the only way to go in my opinion. 3 hours later it was over 5deg. Sep 14, 2012 · The 12 volt only keeps the fridge at the temp it is at when you start to drive. I haven't seen a dorm fridge with low enough power usage for me to use. May 7, 2023 · We have a 2014 Sport 22FB with a 3-way Dometic RM 8501 fridge (made in Germany). freezer on either gas or 240 setting on 7 will go down to minus 23 at night but soon as the sun hits side of van will rise up to zero or even warmer . Fridge was on 2. I purchased a 4x4 campervan and the 3 way fridge does not work. Switched to gas and 12V no problems. It still works well on 12v when traveling & 240v in CP's but on gas it struggles if the temperature gets near 25 degrees. The gas ignites and there is a flame at the gas jet and the top vent gives off warm air. I got it out recently to find the 240V element was blown, so I replaced it. Jun 7, 2024 · This was on Thursday. I have a Dometic 3 way fridge in my camper (2007) that works on battery and mains but not on gas. The fridge has a manual ignition with a new AAA battery installed; it sounds like it is sparking well. We have a 7-pin connection to the Jul 27, 2018 · Casita can probably provide the contact information if needed, but any problem with the fridge is covered by Dometic, not Casita. Its been average for quite a while but last weekend it was useless, operating in gas, which usually is the most efficient way these things run, I thought. Pretty standard fridge really. On a recent trip, I thought that due to not cooling as it used to, it may be near the end of it's life. My dometic fridge doesn't seem to be cooling at all on gas. The pilot lights up on gas but, whatever setting I put the temperature control knob at, the gas flame stays the same & the fridge does not Jun 5, 2024 · Hi Everyone So yesterday my fridge Decided to stop working when running on gas. You can get the fridge regassed, but they won't guarantee the job, and also it is quite expensive to have this done. The fridge works fine on 240v and 12v, although I have no independent thermometer so don't know if the temperature control works properly. The maker agreed after some discussion and fitted a Dometic 5208 RUC in place of a Dometic 5208 RUA. Jan 5, 2013 · We started having problems when running the refrigerator on propane last spring/summer. Just thought I`d share my experience with my fridge. But on gas it will not get below +10 on max cold setting. May 27, 2024 · A bit of info on a 3 way fridge that may be of help to others on the forum; Our Dometic rm4601 is now 18 years old and still going strong. As a group, do we know anybody that can and does repair these things. Works fine on 240v and 12v. Hi, has anyone had a dometic fridge 2011 model 186 litre rm4601 . *Basic 5 pin relay where cables enter the caravan seemed to be working (was clicking) but I replaced anyway. This problem usually occurs when any of the following things happen; There might be something wrong with the breaker box. I'm pretty sure the thermocouple is in the correct position as it does get hot down the line, bu Push the gas button on the fridge for about 15 seconds and let go. It can’t be a gas supply issue as it works fine for a day and then seems to ‘give up’. We’ve been going cross country in our 2019 class C for the past 21 days. Thats now , from Jan to March (in Hervey Bay) hardly worked at all. Got to our campsite and decided now that the fridge was cold to try it once more on 240v. Jul 20, 2017 · Norcold problems, freezer working on gas and propane, fridge not cooling on either. Other appliances lighting ok. Nov 11, 2024 · Dometic RM2454 3 way refrigerator 120 does not work: RCF13: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators: 4: 10-13-2020 07:18 AM: Dometic 3-way fridge not cooling on gas: CalgaryEscape: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners: 54: 07-23-2020 08:54 PM: Can a 3-way Dometic fridge work on 120V while not hooked up to gas? Vic Berger Feb 23, 2021 · In my experience our Dometic 3-way fridge has been operating fine on gas on warm days of 30 degrees +. 12 volt supply at back of fridge (heater terminals) reads 13. I use the chescold and small waeco at camp and will use 50lt in truck. We added one to our 2005 Wildwood's Dometic and have not had an issue in 10 years since. On gas freezer compartment is getting down to about -3 (-14 on 240v) after about about 6 hours on gas but the main fridge compartment does not get cold at all. ----- teensvan Jan 27, 2013 · If the 3 way fridge pulls below 20 of the ambient temperature the your fridge is doing well for a non tropical rated model. Dec 14, 2006 · Our portable 3 way electrolux fridge has apparently stopped working. Oct 3, 2018 · The original problem was that my Dometic 3-way fridge wasn't cooling properly on gas, and the external plastic flue vent cover had become discoloured due to getting too hot. when I turn it to gas the orange light constantly blinks while the igniter clicks away and lights the pilot then it will stay lit for a minute or two then go out all the time continually blinking, it will do this several times and then it stops clicking, I've had the fridge out to try and find the fault Mar 18, 2013 · Hi All i hope someone can give me some advise. There's no obvious fuse although it's got to be somewhere, both for the 12 & 240 V supplies. Jun 9, 2018 · Forum rules. It was replaced under warranty however it was just another reason why I would never entertain the idea of another 3 way. Well, no wonder the things don't work! This is a really poorly designed fridge for Australian conditions and very badly installed by the popular Apr 15, 2012 · In the case of the OP's fridge, the dometic acx40g, 3 way means that it can be powered in 3 ways (240v, 12v or gas) but regardless of the power source it is an absorption cooling system (i think that's the proper name) and doesn't have a compressor. During the past 20 months I have upgraded the wiring to the fridge from our series 200 landcruiser. I have the unit plugged in. Works fine on EHU and 12V. After chewing through a few gas bottles I decided that its time to have a look. It's not working at all. It also works fine for about a day on Gas and then won’t relight. The other two are a permanent connection to the house battery to power the logic board in the fridge and a line from the vehicles ignition circuit to Jan 10, 2013 · Hi all. It still gets hot at the back, but doesn't cool. 7deg when we got to site. We have checked all our settings and they are as they were when it all worked. (20 yrs old) On gas, works beatifully and freezes in about 3 hrs. We went to use it last weekend and couldn't get it to turn on using gas/12 or 240volt. I noticed my refrigerator thermometer getting higher and higher, up to 50° within an hour or two. wlr ljtfrc hprgzq dytgftw qvnbei mviz dsnn pvdhu cwyd skytymx vre ehnbh ucqyla umvvutz tnhh