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03-13-2018, 02:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1972 25' Tradewind
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Montrose
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2008
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How do I get the Fridge to electric mode not Propane
I just acquired a 2006 Safari and I can't figure out how to operate the Dometic fridge on electricity. It is now running on propane but I don't want to use propane. When the propane wasn't on, the check light stayed on and fridge didn't get very cold??? Help me please....
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03-13-2018, 02:54 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,534
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Check to be sure you're getting AC current to the fridge outlet when you're on shore power. Things happen over time... the cord can come unplugged or there may be a problem with the outlet or a breaker. If you know there's power available, the fridge is plugged in and in Auto mode and it won't cool on electricity, you may have an issue with the electric heating element (which is replaceable) or the control board (which is replaceable with either a Dometic board or a better aftermarket product called a Dinosaur Board.)
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03-14-2018, 02:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Montrose
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 53
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The interior light works so it is getting some electricity. I will see if I can locate heating element. Thanks!
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03-14-2018, 02:27 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airboutique
The interior light works so it is getting some electricity. I will see if I can locate heating element. Thanks!
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The interior light and the control board run off 12v DC, so that's not telling you anything about the 120v AC power. Only the heating element runs off 120v AC, switched by the control board.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. — Sir Winston Churchill
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03-14-2018, 02:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 28' International CCD
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Check the circuit board fuse.Open the outside door behind the fridge to access.Its in the plastic box.
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03-14-2018, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
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The interior light runs on 12 volts, not shore power. The fridge only operates on electricity from shore power, not 12V. Are you plugged in to shore power?
If plugged in, go outside to the fridge access door. Look inside. There should be an electrical outlet with a cord from the fridge plugged into it. Plug a lamp or something into the outlet to verify it has power.
Is the GAS switch on the fridge control panel pressed in? If so, press it to pop it out.
If all of the above are set properly, then it is probable that either the heating element or the control board in the fridge is bad.
Al
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03-14-2018, 10:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Montrose
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 53
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Thanks everyone for your input. I am a bit overwhelmed with my newer Airstream and all the upgrades compared to my '72. I will check the panel outside and see if my issue is an easy, obvious fix.
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03-14-2018, 10:27 PM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airboutique
Thanks everyone for your input. I am a bit overwhelmed with my newer Airstream and all the upgrades compared to my '72. I will check the panel outside and see if my issue is an easy, obvious fix.
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I feel your pain. I went from a '75 Argosy that didn't even have a TV antenna anymore to a '17 26U that has *2* televisions! It's weird. I promise you'll get used to flipping a switch to light the water heater, and to the automatic switchover on the fridge when you get it working.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. — Sir Winston Churchill
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03-15-2018, 10:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Montrose
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 53
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I find it odd that mine didn't have a microwave or a place to put one. It appears that there was a tv as there are holes in the wall next to frig. I am still trying to figure out the frig, how I can mount tvs, how to use the solar, how to use music/dvd system etc. I do like pressing a button for hot water and having a shower 
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03-16-2018, 05:12 AM
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Rivet Master
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Mantua
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How common were microwaves in 1972?
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03-16-2018, 05:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Umm
Quote:
Originally Posted by xrvr
How common were microwaves in 1972?
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I think the reference is to the 2006 trailer, not the 1972...
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03-16-2018, 05:55 AM
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Rivet Master
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Mantua
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Okay.
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03-16-2018, 10:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Montrose
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 53
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Yes. I was talking about my 2006 Safari not my 1972 Tradewind.
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03-16-2018, 10:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Montrose
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 53
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Figured out the problem. Pretty funny. Saw an outlet but no plug. Someone had tucked the plug way up into the coils in the back of frig.
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