dometic fridge problem

[Jabba]

Hi Brett,

Thanks for the pointer. I'll see if there is somewhere I can mount it and try and center it under the coils, above the burner. Right now I have to crank the T-stat to the max setting to get it in the zone, so hopefully this will help.

Thanks!

[davespann]

I did all my work installing the aux. fan thru the access door behind the refrig. I reached as high as I could, which was bear to do, and using a 1/4" air ratchet and self tapping screws I was able to secure the fan and fabricated bracket to the inner wall. The 110V fan is very quiet and only draws less than an amp (if that as per the appliance parts store person).

Any additional air movement is what is needed.

Dave Spann

[JimC]

I just read this thread and the fan ideas sound good. This winter I will rebuild the cabinets around our new 2510. A fan will be added to increase air flow over the cooling coils. I also plan to add foam insulation to the sides and top of the cabinet holding the refrigerator.

The higher the air tempature is inside the trailer, the more insulation it takes to slow the heat flow into the refrigerator. Also, the high air tempature reduces the efficiency of heat flow out of the cooling coils. This makes me wonder if insulation added to the exterior wall behind the refrigerator would help also? Anybody have thoughts on this?

[ipso_facto]

Maybe this explains my current situation. My Dometic is not level,and the fresh food section does not go below 60F, whereas I remember the last time it was level, it went to below 30F. Hm.

Another issue that can cause erratic cooling is whether the refrigerator is level - - in other words has the coach been leveled. Again, the older the coach/refrigerator the more critical the leveling becomes. My Argosy is far more sensitive to the degree to which the coach has been leveled than is the Overlander with its newer refrigerator.

[farmerjim]

Originally Posted by overlander64

Greetings Linda!

Welcome to the Forums!

You may not have a problem. How long was the refrigerator in operation when you noted the temperature? Especially if you have a Vintage coach with a vintage Dometic refrigerator it will take several hous for the refrigerator to cool noticeably - - the freezer will be the first to actually feel cold. For instance, in my '78 Argosy Minuet it takes about two to four hours for the freezer to begin to feel cold while it might take 12 to 36 hours for the refrigerator to reach its normal operating temperature. In my Overlander which has a two year old Dometic 3-Way refrigerator, these times are much faster - - almost 50% faster.

Another issue that can cause erratic cooling is whether the refrigerator is level - - in other words has the coach been leveled. Again, the older the coach/refrigerator the more critical the leveling becomes. My Argosy is far more sensitive to the degree to which the coach has been leveled than is the Overlander with its newer refrigerator.

Good luck with your coach!

Kevin

I have the same problems as everyone and I was wondering as you feel the coils on the back where should the most heat be and the least. Mine is hot on the top pipe out of the boiler to the evaporator and is cooled down after it leaves the evap. It is cold as it leaves the frig at the exit point of the fresh food section. What puzzles me is how hot the pipe is from the boiler bottom to the vessel ,is that normal?Jim

[gaylejoe]

Regarding the setting for the temp, which setting is colder? A high or low number.

[Chaplain Kent]

Originally Posted by gaylejoe

Regarding the setting for the temp, which setting is colder? A high or low number.

The higher the number the colder the setting.

[Joe Hege]

Originally Posted by overlander64

Greetings Linda!

Welcome to the Forums!

You may not have a problem. How long was the refrigerator in operation when you noted the temperature? Especially if you have a Vintage coach with a vintage Dometic refrigerator it will take several hous for the refrigerator to cool noticeably - - the freezer will be the first to actually feel cold. For instance, in my '78 Argosy Minuet it takes about two to four hours for the freezer to begin to feel cold while it might take 12 to 36 hours for the refrigerator to reach its normal operating temperature. In my Overlander which has a two year old Dometic 3-Way refrigerator, these times are much faster - - almost 50% faster.

Another issue that can cause erratic cooling is whether the refrigerator is level - - in other words has the coach been leveled. Again, the older the coach/refrigerator the more critical the leveling becomes. My Argosy is far more sensitive to the degree to which the coach has been leveled than is the Overlander with its newer refrigerator.

Good luck with your coach!

Kevin

Kevin, read many of your great responses--thought you may be able to help with my '67 Safari project...I need a Dometic gas tube baffle to replace the one in my MA52 Dometic gas/electric uint. Do you know of a source for old refrigerator parts? Thanks much/Joe.