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Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #25 –
I have added the exterior fans controlled by a manual switch also, which I did with our old itaska fridge.  ARP sells a fan for inside the frig.  We use to have the old battery operated blue plastic box fan (Fanmate?) years ago but it took up space or fell over often.  I think Larry added a muffin fan connected to the frig light?  How did that work out in the long run?  ARP has two flat fans for the ceiling mounting to move air and operate when the frig is in it's cooling cycle?

  Karen~Liam
    98 ~ MB
      NinA

1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #26 –
I talked to Todd yesterday on a different matter, but I wanted to thank him again for pointing me to resetting the thermofuse on the refrigerator.  I then asked if resetting the thermofuse would be added to the Lazy Daze owners manual for new rigs.  He said that it’s a very rare occurrence to trip one and that he couldn’t remember having to reset one in the 15 years he’s been there.  With a little prodding from me, he said maybe he would have it added to the owners manual.  Things sure move at a glacial pace at the mothership  ;)

- John
Fulltimer with a 2021 MId-Bath “Babe”, 1996 Cherokee “Scout” and “Bandit” the wonder dog 🐶
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #27 –
John,

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t expect an upgraded Owners Manual any time soon. Todd mentioned that we would be receiving a newer edition soon. That was back in 2015 when we got our LD Manual Edition #37. Has a newer edition arrived?

Time does have a way of standing still for a little longer at the Mothership. That’s fine with me.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #28 –
Quote from: Kent Heckethorn  - 
John,

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t expect an upgraded Owners Manual any time soon. Todd mentioned that we would be receiving a newer edition soon. That was back in 2015 when we got our LD Manual Edition #37. Has a newer edition arrived?

Time does have a way of standing still for a little longer at the Mothership. That’s fine with me.

Kent

<smile> I just added a note to my paper manual and bookmarked this thread.  

glen

ps Larry -- really rolling you refrigerator.   If I asked my wife that she would checked my temperature and had me hospitalized.
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Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #29 –
Quote from: Karen & Liam  - 
We use to have the old battery operated blue plastic box fan (Fanmate?) years ago but it took up space or fell over often.  I think Larry added a muffin fan connected to the frig light?  How did that work out in the long run? 

I use high-quality 60mm computer fans to keep the air moving in the refrigerator, preventing stagnation.

The fan is wired directly to the control board on a terminal that is 'hot' when the refrigerator is running, this requires running new wires through the passage that the interior thermal probe uses.
Fans can be wired across the interior light' switch, providing lower voltage and lower fan speed. In the later models Dometics, accessing the fan switch is more difficult.

The fan's locations are not critical as long as it isn't blocked and it enhances the normal circular flow. Cool air drops from the fins and warm air rises at the front of the refrigerator's interior.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #30 –
Larry, do you think it would work with flat fans mounted to the ceiling of the frig and out of the way as ARP sells?  These fans are available through several other vendors and on Amazon?

Karen~Liam
  98 ~ MB
    NinA



1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #31 –
Quote from: Karen & Liam  - 
Larry, do you think it would work with flat fans mounted to the ceiling of the frig and out of the way as ARP sells?  These fans are available through several other vendors and on Amazon?

I see no reason why not, give it a try.
The ceiling mounting doesn't use any valuable shelf space.

Your earlier question about a solar-powered compressor refrigerator, I would want 600-watts or more of solar, along with a bigger battery, a pair of 100-amp lithiums perhaps.
One potential issue is having to always be camped in the sun, to keep the battery charged. Not the best option when it's very hot out or all the campsites are shaded.
Plan on having to use the generator at times for battery charging. A much larger converter would reduce generator run time.
Sounds expensive.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #32 –
Well if we get to Setting #5 the top cooling setting and the refrigerator does not cool sufficiently, I will try pulling the frig and flipping it (may be inside our98~MB if there is space).  I would re-insulate the space before putting it back in.  That may buy us time to make a decision about a compressor frig and 200+ lithium and more solar panels and more charge controller?  Otherwise just put a new absorption frig back in.  We hope we have a few more years left?

   Karen~Liam
     98 ~ MB
       NinA

1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
 
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #34 –
hmmmm, I was in a high temp and high humidity situation for several days and the Back side of the Frig was in the direct sun light. Frig went out and I looked for that switch by removing cover etc etc.....could not find it.
I also have a nearly new frig.

After leaving our campsite a day early due to the situation, as soon as we started up the vehicle and started down the road, frig kicked on....I have no ideas here....
mar 🌴❤️🌺
Current 1 and only: 2003 LD Mid Bath 26.5
2017 Winnebago Minnie Winnie TT
2011 Dutchman Colorado 32' TT
2011 iCamp 14' TT
1985 Coachman Catalina 32' RV
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #35 –
Spartan,

The black reset button is really small, maybe 1/8 inch in diameter.  You can see it in the picture in my original #1 post.  It’s between the 2 white connectors that are attached to the 2 red wires.  You’ll need something like a pen or thin screwdriver to push in the button.  You won’t be able to get your finger between the 2 white connectors in order to push the reset button.

- John
Fulltimer with a 2021 MId-Bath “Babe”, 1996 Cherokee “Scout” and “Bandit” the wonder dog 🐶
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #36 –
Quote from: latljus  - 
Which window(s) would be used on an RK?  Do the shades, valance, or both need to be removed first?



Any window that slides open, and the opening is 24” or wider, should work.
Protect the window track by covering with a heavy blanket or tarp. The valances do not need to be removed. It’s a two person job.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #37 –
Also had refrigerator problem on DM 2682 that was purchased new in  Jan 2021.  Had just started a vacation and while in transit to northern CA, happened to stop after driving just an hour.  When I opened the door of the freezer, I noticed that none of the lights on the control panel we’re working.   This was Saturday morning, and no service facilities were open to deal with this problem.  Fortunately, I got hold of a Dometic tech representative via phone,  who walked me through the troubleshooting process.  First, I checked the reset button mentioned in this thread . There was no change and the control panel behind the freezer door remained dark.  I then checked the reset button with a multimeter and it was OK.  Second, there is a thermofuse  that is hidden inside of a small black sleeve that situated on one of the red wires connected to the button operated reset fuse. This black sleeve is held in place by a bendable metal clip that puts the thermofuse in back of the flame in the burner housing when the fridge is using propane. You have to remove the metal shield that also hides the reset button to find the black sleeve.  I pulled off the red wire where containing the black sleeve where it was attached to the reset button and also the other end of the same red wire where it was connected to the control panel on the back of the fridge. Each end has push on fittings for easy removal and reconnection. Once the red wire was in my hands I slid the black sleeve far enough to find a thin wire thermofuse that was crimped on each end in series to the red wire.  I checked the continuity of the red wire with a multimeter which showed that the thermofuse was defective.  The Dometic rep gave me info to obtain a replacement thermofuse:  NTE Electronics, part # NTE 8213.  I got a replacement fuse right away and when I put in, everything worked. The fuse cost less than $6.00 but I would advise getting a spare in case you have a similar failure. The fuse is put in easily with a pair of pliers to crimp each end of the fuse to the red wire. The fuse is also available on Amazon.
Dale M
2001 Mid Bath
Re: Refigerator stopped working - Fixed
Reply #38 –
Welcome Dale & your 2001 MB to the LDO Forum.  Thank you for the valuable information in your post.  When you have a spare minute, maybe you could introduce yourself and share some information about your Rig.  Safe travels.