Domestic fridge problems

[Oscarsrv]

We own a 2016 Flying Cloud FB 23;ft. and Dometic fridge is not coming on when plugged in even tho all fuses are good inside and out. Tried using with propane and that doesn’t work either. Also changed our two marine RV batteries. Door panel light comes on. Any ideas as to what the problem could be? We are calling for an appointment but it may take a while as we just got hit by Hurricane Ida. So we would prefer to troubleshoot it ourselves.

[richard5933]

Lots of good threads and YouTube videos out there for troubleshooting RV fridge problems.

Start with the basics - do you have proper voltage reaching the 12v connection on the rear of the fridge? That's necessary for both 120v operation and for LP operation. With inadequate voltage the fridge won't function.

Just because you have new batteries doesn't mean that a) they're fully charged, and b) that it's reaching the fridge.

After that, make sure that proper 120v power is reaching the outlet where the fridge is plugged in.

Same for LP - is the gauge behind the fridge showing pressure? Has the air in the lines been bled out?

Once you confirm that you have proper 12v, 120v, and LP at the fridge then you can start working through the various troubleshooting steps.

All of this assumes you have a multimeter. If not, make that step #1. Buy a multimeter and learn how to use it as it will be important in troubleshooting.

[Oscarsrv]

Thanks a bunch. We will try to implement the things you said. I was a builder but not savvy with all this! ☹️

[SeeMore]

There are many helpful insights to be found on the net. If pictures help, try searching YouTube. The written word in the form of a manual may be the ticket if you have that orientation. Try this link to a copy of a Dometic service manual that covers almost ever aspect of trouble isolation:

https://myrvworks.com/wp-content/upl...ice-Manual.pdf