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Dometic fridge not staying lit on gas  · We have a Dometic 3 way fridge in a 2011 Adria Coral which has been working fine over the past couple of months. 00 still not lit. Also the light inside the fridge won’t come on  · With a 2-way fridge on AUTO it will run on 120 VAC when plugged into Shore Power (SP). Sometime yesterday the gas operation failed. A tilted fridge and popped breaker can be equally responsible for the problem. It runs fine on electric, but not on gas. Resets of It won't stay lit to operate in gas mode. 16. Do you have Swift Command connected to fridge? This can interfere with the  · Light in the fridge does not come on, but when the door is open the "check" light stays lit and does not blink. The furnace and 3 stove burners burning all at once work fine so I ruled out the regulator. Dometic fridge  · How to diagnose and fix issues with your Dometic RV refrigerator when the check light is on or blinking, ensuring your food stays fresh on the road. Opened fridge and the sliding thermostat was sitting on the shelf.  · We have a 2014 Fuzion toy hauler and the Dometic fridge stopped cooling on a recent camping trip (on electric or gas). I am suspecting the issue lies with the thermocouple or 12v. When you see it lit up, make. with the burner ont staying lit I haven't tried leaving it on gas to see if it will stay cool. I've struggled several times with not working on gas and partially removed the fridge several times but  · The fridge's performance is the same on AC as it is on gas (except the indicator light is flashing on gas). Caravan Discussions. I bought a 2016 Northern Lite 10. who explained that it will need probably 15 minutes to settle after turning ignition off. It is the manual 3-way version with the piezo igniter. Propane is heavier than air and your fridge burner is likely higher than the tank which means that it has to completely purge the air before the fridge  · HELP Dometic fridge not working on gas! Thread starter Gingernuts; Start date Jul 16, 2022; Gingernuts. The issue we're having is that the fridge will not run on propane.  · I left the Dometic RMS 8550 on gas all night, only turning it off at 0700. Senior Member . My 2005 Hobby motorhome had a Dometic 7-Series non-AES fridge/freezer and this  · If your Dometic RV fridge is not cooling consistently, check to ensure that your RV is level. it wont light until the refrigerator says it is warming up and needs to be cooled down. May 7, 2013 but as soon as I had it back together, it lit up and started "roaring" away  · Hey Folks, My RM2410 Dometic fridge does not work on 12volt or gas. But stopped sometime on the last trip.  · I bought a 2016 Northern Lite 10. I bought the burner control unit, it arrived today.  · It is the little probe that pokes into the pilot light when lit. The coils inside the plas  · So my Dometic 2way RM2652 (2932770. This afternoon at around 1500 I tried to light it on gas again, umpteen attempts and no joy.  · Your heater requires a constant gas supply and adequate propane gas pressure to stay lit. I checked the 12V fuses and found that the light and fridge were on the same circuit.  · If your other gas appliances work, then you can forget about the LP gas detector as a cause of the fridge problem. Burner not lit 12. We have plenty of gas and the cooker works fine. The pilot lights and flames are present at the gap between the gas valve and the line going to the refrigerator but it does not start up. I tried to purge the air from the gas line by lighting one of the stove burners for a minute or two.  · Hi all, I'm new to the forum and need some help and advise please I have a problem with my Dometic RM7371 fridge, it refuses to work on gas setting. If it is not working (is its indicator light on?), that's a separate safety issue. No DC operation Customer: Our dometic rm 760 camper refrigerator pilot not staying lit, just started that today, and we have been living in this camper for 1 1/2 years, using it on propane this whole time. The fault (FLT) light Customer: My Dometic RM7401L will not light on gas. I have good gas pressure and flow to the fridge and no air. The check light stays on and the fridge will not cool. When I bought this unit (my first RV), the dealer said I should run the fridge on LP while on the road.  · Dometic Refrigerator Cooling Fan not Working: Blischke: Refrigerators: 4: 09-01-2023 09:17 PM: Dometic RM3762 refrigerator not cooling: jcazes: General Repair Forum: 4: 09-25-2022 02:33 PM: Solved: Dometic refrigerator not cooling on Propane: Losman: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators: 2: 07-06-2020 09:56 AM: Dometic Refrigerator NOT COOLING  · I have a Dometic RM2551 made in 2010. Of course on the other hand your fridge may indeed have a fault. Sometimes it’s even both. dave j.  · dometic fridge burner not staying lit. Reactions: Don Campbell,  · On the last few days of our recent trip abroad, our Dometic 3 way fridge (c. Home; Forums  · If the Dometic fridge igniter is not clicking, the most likely reason is a faulty battery, damaged wiring, or a malfunctioning igniter. No attempt at Ignition and light not flashing. I can fix that. It’s best to tighten the wiring, check for damage, and change the igniter. I spoke to Camper U. caravanaccessoryshop. The pipes are heating up and the frig is cold when on shore power. Fired up this morning and after 2 hours again freezer cold and not fridge.  · The controller does not light off the gas burner when the fridge is warm, either the thermister isn't reporting it or the controller is not responding. my DOMETIC FRIG will not LIGHT AUTOMATICLY from ELECTRICITY to GAS, i can LIGHT it MANUALLY but it won't stay LIT By chatting and providing personal info, you understand and agree to our Dometic refrigerator RM2454 in our Casita does not come on - no lights. *Replaced with original board and will light  · Also check to see if gas is getting to the chamber or not. Some examples: If the pilot light won’t stay lit you may have a bad thermocouple which controls gas flow. Dometic rml 10. The fridge works fine on 110AC but no joy on propane. An RF source that could follow you would be a florescent light as those are a fairly common source  · Looking for help. 322 Satisfied Customers. This box has a sliding door to  · Dometic Gas Fridge not staying alight. 11 Burner 6. I never heard back from Norcold and decided not to peruse resolution with them. I have verified that this is what  · Hi Gilbo, Our 3 year old Thetford is not electronic but I found that I need to click the selector for 240/12/gas in and out the gas position a couple of times as for some reason it doesn't always seat in the correct position, so it wont stay lit when I release the temp dial that I have to hold in to light the fridge. To fix this problem, you need to access the gas valves of the refrigerator and put them down for a few hours. It may stay lit a minute or it may stay lit an hour. Shut it down for the night. An easy job with the correct part. Basic model without circuit boards or thermister. If the flame does not stay lit, it could also be low or sulfated house batteries. We are wondering if it is the thermocouple as we get it started and then it shuts off 11. There is a simple solution for Dometic refrigerator troubleshooting check light issues.  · I have a 2018 174bh with a Dometic RM2354 fridge that will not stay on. Had a similar problem last year and the local Motorhome Dealer (approved Dometic repairer) said that after talking to Dometic Technical my 7 Series fridge  · The refrigerator does work well on automatic. If these steps don’t solve the problem, you may need This is a very aggravating issue, we know! The good thing is that this is a very common and well known issue to troubleshoot with the Norcold N300 model refrigerator. *Cleaned burner unit. Propane is flowing to all gas appliances. Not the most convenient but for now the choice I have made. Van not been used for 4 months, and today the fridge isn't behaving how it  · To fix the issue of your water heater’s pilot light not staying lit, follow these troubleshooting steps.  · Looking for anyone to give me help or advice on my RV refrigerator not cooling on LP Model: 3-way Dometic RM2193 1. Mechanic's Assistant chat.  · Got a Dometc 3 Way fridge in the Jayco Swan, have turned it onto 240v operation but it's not getting cold, have also turned onto gas and its lit but also not getting cold on gas either. Thread starter trailboss; Start date Aug 6, 2016; The friendliest place on the web for anyone with an RV or an interest in RVing! Did the gas burner stay on (lit) that entire 12 hour test period? If so, and there was no sign of cooling in the freezer area, the cooling unit is toast. Can someone suggest what the problem could be, as going away without EHU and need to make sure the fridge will run on gas cheers Mark Electrolux/dometic Rm6270 Fridge Electrolux/dometic Rm6270 Fridge. • Do not attempt to light any appliance and make sure all appliances are OFF. It's hooked up to house power and everything. My dometic fridge doesn't seem to be cooling at all on gas. If it lites but does not stay lit, bad flame verification. Facts: Works 100% on electric and 12 V  · 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. After a quick google up popped this thread. Took it to a repair shop and they found nothing wrong. By robdav April 27, 2021 in Motorhome Matters.  · The burner flame ignites quickly and stays lit either when 120v power is lost in auto mode, or when gas is selected manually with the button.  · Just to be clear, that is not a "pilot light". Only reference I found in the service manual to not staying lit suggested to replace the igniter module. To turn on, you turn gas on and press the gas button for "x seconds" then release. Next, check the burner to ensure it’s clean and free of debris.  · N611, N811 on light staying steady, gas light flashing at one second intervalsN400, N410, N412, N500, N510, N512, N621, N622, N821, N822 front display showing "F"N641, N642, NX641, NXA641, N841, N842, NX841, NXA841, 1200, 1210, 1211, 2117, 2118 front display showing "no FL", one after the otherFor all of the codes above, the symptoms will be The refrigerator works on electric, but does not get as cold as it should. Thread starter IanF; Start date Sep 2, 2018; IanF. Turned off/on, check light went out.  · Gas Hot Water Heater Flame Not Staying Lit, Please Help! I have a Coachman Apex Ultralight. • Evacuate the building or recreational vehicle. K. Jul 19, 2019. My Dometic refrigerator (model dm2652lbx) was cycling like a Christmas tree as the check light would not stay on. Operate the refrigerator on GAS and measure the millivolts between J3 (NEGATIVE) terminal original control or J4 current control and the other wire (POSITIVE) connection from the thermocouple. It lights right up when I turn it on - I can hear the gas start & see the flame but after a few minutes it quits. 2021.  · Dometic 3-way fridge not cooling on gas. I want to fill my propane tank up and try the new thermacoupler again because I was running out of gas while I was testing it and did not realize it. I have no power to my trailer plug that charges the trailer battery. It sounds like you're experiencing an issue where the gas ignites but does not stay lit on your Dometic RM 8400 fridge, even after replacing the thermocouple. com General Discussion: 6: 01-19-2018 07:20 AM: Dometic 1402 Fridge not staying lit on road: stevewitt1: RV Systems & Appliances: 10: 10-17-2017 06:17 AM: Atwood G6A 8E Water Heater not staying lit: JosephBP: RV Systems & Appliances: 1: 11-28-2013 03:43 AM: Water heater not staying lit: Warpath: Winnebago  · Dometic Fridge not cooling on gas. When I turn the fridge on it immediately calls for gas, and the check light will eventually  · The "check" light never comes on whether the fridge is in "auto" or in "gas" mode.  · I've found the gas gauge for £16 here https://www. So, disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical outlet. The propane would attempt to ignite and automatically shut off. Our Hymer had a very common problem with a Dometic gas Fridge. Home. We purged air from the lines and have done a rudimentary cleaning of the flue baffle and b  · Dometic fridge not working on gas. The lights come on when I turn on the fridge and the auto light works when I press that. 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. We eventually found that if after driving on 12 volts we left it for half an hour or so to cool down it would eventually light but it could easily take half a dozen or more  · Turning the refrigerator OFF–ON while operating in the gas mode may cause a check light. Mechanic's Assistant: What's the brand and model of your fridge? How old is it? Customer: Dometic side by side, 20 years old. Water pump is fully functioning. By the time we got to Whitehorse we noticed that it did not want to light and stay lit and it would make a loud  · Do you have auto fridge and travel with fridge set to "auto" when towing? This can cause problems if fridge tries to start with gas switched off at cylinder. After a couple of times, you will be able to light the burner and release gently. If your 12 volt supply is not adequate, then your LP gas ignition circuit won't function properly when not plugged into shore power. i don't think the  · Two comments: - 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. Lit the stove to purge Forums. Caravan refrigerators are typically capable of running off either electrical or gas power supplies.  · Dometic RM5380 fridge won’t stay lit on gas Hello and welcome to our new forums! Existing users click here to access your account. when switch turned to gas there is no ticking from the ignitor but the light flashes as if it is wanting to. Not cooling. I have a Dometic Fridge Model Number DM2852RBFX. Follow this procedure whenever you lightup for use.  · We are currently in France and our fridge, a Dometic 7505 is playing up. 2 CD EX SE back in Feb. Operating the fridge on mains electric overnight it works fine.   The first thing to do is try jumping your interruptor. Anyone had the same issue and a resolution? Was working fine last week. If it does not have a tall enough flame, it tells the board to shut off the valve.  · If I manually switched from AUTO to GAS the burner would fire and then shut down after a couple of seconds, wait a few minutes and then try again, over and over. The stove, fridge and furnace all work perfectly; as they did before, so again don't think it is an issue originating at the tanks. (40°F for the fridge and around 0° for the freezer)  · The fridge will not light on gas. When I turn off the EHU, power up the fridge  · I have a fairly new (2016) Dometic 2-way fridge (no DC), model 2652, that runs great on shore power. Refrigerator is always level. 4, gas won't stay ignited, despite resets. 17. Dometic RM5380 fridge won’t stay lit on gas. 23 yrs. Check light indicates to check the refrigerator’s gas (Line and Tank).  · Why does the pilot on my dometic refrigerator only stay late at night? During the day I turn it on and it lights. On a 7 hrs travel,  · Before you start work turn fridge control to off and isolate the gas supply to fridge. Trailer: Escape 17 ft  · I turned it on Wednesday, and last night it was flashing check. Recommended Posts. The fridge does not cool down or respond to Issues with the Dometic RV fridge not working on electricity are mainly due to faulty power connectors and blown fuses. We left on Friday afternoon, and by Saturday afternoon, the fridge temp had  · if it doesn't fire up after a fairly good warm-up, meter the thermo-coupling. The check light also seems to be working  · Caravan fridge not working? Dometic gas fridge not working, caravan fridge not working, we have a Dometic fridge that won't light on gas, it works on electri  · Just refilled with propane after tank was low but not empty. When you plugged into shore power AC, adequate 12 volt power was supplied to the refrigerator by your converter. I have checked in the back of the fridge and there is spark and there is gas but the flame does not light. I opened the fridge, turned it on, the light inside came on, and I showed him how to switch it from gas, to electric, and what the lights on the panel mean, the check light, etc. I have a dometic fridge in my 2015 grey wolf tt. I turn it off and on to reset; the same thing happens a few times and then comes on until the next cycle on episode when we repeat the process. 1,843. My Dometic fridge is working on gas but not on 12v or 240v Any clues??? tks Ray. "Doesn't light" suggests he is trying to use the gas mode, but need to try it on electric too. I also hear a clicking sound at the time the lights flash. Restart The RV Fridge. My problem is that the pilot light won't stay lit while on the road.  · Steps On How To Light An RV Fridge’s Pilot Light Open The Gas Valves. the ignitor sparks and the flame lights briefly up to three times but then goes out. I can hear/see the flame trying, but almost looks like there is too much gas pressure and the flame snuffs itself out. Womble249 Free Member.  · Dometic fridge won’t stay lit. brianjw47. refrigerator without a freezer. I have cleaned the electrode the burner and burner orifice and everything that area. The solenoid coil measures 81 ohms. I wouldn't want someone working on my propane systems who didn't fix it correctly several times in a row  · Here's what I know so far - turning my switch to gas inside the fridge, the yellow light indicator does not flash, so that I believe is telling me the igniter isn't working. The Thermocouple is getting 35 mV. 2021 forest river salem cruise lite 261bhxl. Another possible problem could be the  · The symptoms are it lights easily on gas but won't stay lit. I cleaned the burner and flue in place with compressed air, about 25-30 psi, when I got home from the trip. Thread starter pwilmo; Start date Jan 23, 2021; pwilmo. Gas will light but not stay on or relight. But, when we travel to and from the camp site, we put refrigerator on gas, but the refrigerator is not staying cold. Done a full turn off of everything, still nothing. Customer: Second Opinion] How do I test Dometic RV Refrigerator thermostat. Thread starter firevaughn; Start date Nov 5, 2012; F. Also these fridges require long temperature  · That could be gas flame failure BUT you should get a 'CHECK' light on upper panel and gas doesn't try again until you reset fridge (turn off then back on) Propane should NOT be coming on IF in AUTO and you have good steady AC Power to Outlet fridge power cord is plugged into and circuit board is not failing. Any ideas/tips to get it going cold greatly appreciated. 30. If fitted remove the push on earth connector on burner head (later models don't have separate earth lead) then unplug the igniter and flame failure leads from the control module (they simply push in and pull out) make a note of which one goes where. When powered on, the fridge sends power to the solenoid, then the check light immediately activates. Be sure the LP gas detector is on, then 4. Currently in Mesquite in this nasty weather. When switched manually to the gas mode I got a blinking light rather than a steady light. uk/product/dometic-gas-dial-2923499210/7436 After fitting a new gauge and thermocouple and interrupter the fridge would still not stay lit. First, make sure the gas tank is full and the valve is open. I mean the fridge won't stay on. When I feel the flue baffle it is warm and when on gas, the burner does light. Any ideas why  · Dometic Ref, Won't stay lit: Bob Miller: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners: 11: 09-06-2012 01:19 PM: my burners won't stay lit when I let go: lloyd cicetti: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners: 3: 03-16-2010 10:47 AM: Propane fridge won't stay lit after the minute hold down: Karalyn: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners: 5: 06-24 We have recently purchased a used travel trailer with a Dometic fridge that probably hasn't been lit with gas for quite a long time. The check light stays on for both any ideas Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? Customer: on the front of the fridge there is an auto and check light next to the on/off and gas buttons.  · Hey John and Kathy, On this past weekend trip, the fridge temp started in the mid 30s when I left my house.  · Dometic RM7501 still clicking when lit. Everything was fine. James Davy.  · RV Refrigerator Problem#1: The pilot light won’t stay on. Apr 26, 2014 but the fridge was not very cold gas fitter said the flame wasn't 'roaring' a good flame will have a slight roar when listened to from outside the gas valve would NOT stay open. So the fridge did the same thing (although it would run off genny power). I've found a loose blue wire but other forums and diagrams suggest it's just a test point and doesn Dometic Fridge won't stay on by: Joel My Lance camper was manufactured during the summer of 1996, so my Dometic fridge (Model RM 3663)is not covered by the recall.  · If you are setting it to gas while the refrigerator is still cold from electric use it will not light. Four years old and just recently started not cooling on LP. For instance, if  · I've been traveling in my 2019 FC25FB for the past few months and my RM3762 fridge stopped working yesterday on LP - both the fridge and freezer aren't cooling, despite my RV being level and having plenty of propane. Triangle and blue flashing gas light showing on 3 way panel. However, running a caravan fridge can be tricky on gas, especially when you run into issues getting it started. If I have the wife turn the frig on I can light the burner, good blue flame, but the gas valve shuts off the flame after about 30 seconds. At that point, the fridge temperature will fluctuate based on ambient temperature, generally staying 30 to 40 degrees below ambient temperature. First time start-up lighting difficulties may result from air in the gas line. Disconnected the trailer from shore power and switched over to the gas settings, light continued to blink, and there is no gas getting to the igniter, nor does the  · Firstly, there is no gas ‘pilot light’ as such. 8 Flue Tube 6. Oct 12, 2020. Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this  · Topic: Dometic fridge not working with gas Page: 1 2 : Mrs. ft. That's the actual gas flame that heats the cooling unit boiler. Forums. The fridge works great on AC power but on gas it does not cool well. Yesterday it would not light on gas when we had stopped to do a bit of shopping. We purged air from the lines and have done a rudimentary cleaning of the flue baffle and burner. Based on what I have read, I think the problem is either the ignitor or the solenoid. I do not have 110 to switch over to. It seems to ignite ok but no go. Thread starter Jack TGA; Start date Apr 12, 2021; Jack TGA. The thermostat knob is set to 5. Gas Hot Water Heater Not Staying Lit, Please Help! Joe68; Oct 26, 2024; Appliances and Electronics; Replies: 4; Dometic fridge check light on. Thread starter MI. For reference, I left my camper in storage for a couple of weeks and upon my return, the fridge did not work. It cools well when running (on AC) and all the controls seem to be responding correctly. I have replaced a few on hot water services etc. Discussion in 'Camper Conversions' started by dave j, Sep 24, 2013. Just curious if there is a reason to change My RV refridgerator Americana Dometic model #RM2453 will stay lit while parked but once I start driving, it will not.  · On my 1966 Safari with an original Dometic Fridge, when I go to light the pilot light for propane operation on the fridge, it will light and stay lit, Just get one with a long enough tube to reach from the burner to the gas valve. At first it stopped working on gas when I was out camping, I could get it to try and light but it wouldnt stay lit, the check light didnt come on till the next day after being left on overnight. It fires with a clean flame then goes out in about 30 seconds, then repeats. The igniter is firing but eventually times out. 1,344. I had left my RV unleveled during the winter, not realizing it affected the reefer's ability to cool. i have 12 v to the board and to the reset button. Won't stay lit on gas.  · We have switched out the regulator and pigtails for NEW. It is a Dometic RM 7601L refrigerator. Light off/stay lit. The last 2 times I have been away though it has not been working proplerly on gas. Maintain your fridge well and make any repairs that are required. Related  · Hi I have just bought a 2005 Autosleeper Mezan and found that its Dometic 3 way fridge is not working on gas. The pilot light in the boiler is the cause of the light turning on. The gas button doesn't light up and there is no noise from pilot light trying to ignite. After running for several days on gas you noticed that it is not as cold as it was on AC. . I fitted it in 5 minutes, put the fridge on gas, checked it an hour later and it was cooling beautifully.  · It would light on the gas but only stay lit for a minute or so, however it would work flawlessly on electric. It would stay lit for several hours, but at some point it would shut off and the "check" light on the control panel would then come on. I’ve checked everything I know to do but no luck. There’s an issue with the thermistor. Start new topic; Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . Fridge working ok on 12v and 240v. Be patient with the lighting procedure since the gas orifice hole is very small on these units, so it may take several minutes to bleed the air from the gas lines. It is a Safety device so the gas stops if the pilot is not lit. At the camp site, it works fine on gas. Your Dometic water heater not only gets too hot but also can  · My dometic fridge in my rv will operate fine on shore power, My dometic fridge in my rv will operate fine on shore power, but will not stay lit on propane. If it lites and stays lit, bad ignition. Then it simply goes out.  · Have you checked the flame height. A clogged burner can prevent the fridge from igniting. We need a lot more info to be able to help. _____ Gary Brinck Fridge didn't stay cold on trip. Getting on my hands and knees and turning the fuel selector knob to "gas" and pressing and holding the button for "pilot light gas flow" I do not get the indicator light showing that I'm trying to ignite. Mark as New; Bookmark; Subscribe; Mute; gas line and flu. Put the vacuum cleaner on top of the vent stack and around the burner area, access is so limited that the I’ve got some helpful RV refrigerator repair tips for you — whether you have a Dometic refrigerator not cooling, a Norcold refrigerator not cooling, or any other RV fridge not working properly. My stove and water heater work so I think I have OK gas pressure. Within a few minutes the heater at the back of the fridge got warm . On closer examination I see that the pilot light is staying on but the fridge is not cooling at  · Hi, I have this 3-way fridge in a 2009 Chausson Flash 03. lancer0829 | Expert ASE Master Mechanic. Works on 110 but the gas won't stay lit. 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  · My Dometic fridge would not light after the winter layup. RV at RV Peddler.  · Our motorhome fridge refused to stay lit on gas after a journey to a campsite a few days ago. The boiler and hob/cooker light ok. MARK; Start date Jan 2, 2022; or whether it affects both gas and electric modes. This is the way I fixed ours in 5 minutes. Turn off the power button, wait up to a minute or two, then switch it back on. Customer: I have a Dometic refrigerator that will not stay lit on propane. Its a 2-way. It should be about an inch high. So after we set up camp tried to get the 3way going on gas. The igniter clicks away but doesn’t ignite. If they are not malfunctioning, in which case you need to replace those parts, you can clean them up and get the dirt out. RV Refrigerator Troubleshooting. As soon as I switch to gas, the igniter will only work for about 3 seconds and stop. I have cleaned the burner and orifice. The fridge will work for weeks on gas otherwise. I  · Domestic fridge keeps going to check I have a 1 year old domestic dm2652 we are parked in a sesonal site with 30 amp service. I watched a few videos and read a few articles/posts online. I have searched this forum and others but no answer yet. It generates a small voltage that the gas valve depends on in order for the pilot to stay lit. Quote; Post by Mick667 » Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:04 pm. Nothing on gas.  · *Dometic fridge recall done at camping world. *Replaced thermistor. • Do not use electronic devices, such as cell phones or landline phones. 0TD Dometic refrg model # RM 2193 and the pilot light won't stay lit I can light the pilot for my fridge with no problem, and it stays lit as long as I do not tow. The igniter will not spark so no flame. I asked the previous owner and he said he never used the fridge on propane.  · I have a Dometic RM2652 refer in my trailer that is not working. Electrical Supply. SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO SECTION STEP. this process repeats three times until the units stops trying to run on gas and the indicator light comes on on the front panel. While you may be able to tolerate your RV being unlevel, your fridge might not be as forgiving. Wonder if that tripped it. There are a number of reasons that a refrigerator will not function at all. Please note that on gas the refrigerator does not stay as cold. The flame is blue and is centered below the flue. Dometic 3 way RMD 8555 Fridge not cooling on gas. Tried to light the Dometic burner - held down the knob in the lightening bolt position, burner started burned normally for about 5  · The fridge cools just fine on 120v AC. I also tested it with gas and got the same results of only a  · Dometic 8551 fridge not working on gas Dometic 8551 fridge not working on gas. Troubleshooting a gas refrigerator Will Not Light. Scotland Funster No 86,710 MH Possl 2 win Try lighting the pilot light when fridge is switched on to gas. That is when I kicked it over to gas. The problem was that oil was in the gas bottle and the oil mist got to the fridge gas valve. It works fine on 12v and 240v but will not on gas. I searched on YouTube for a solution and came across this video.  · Furnace lighting but not staying lit The furnace will not attempt to light if the sensor or flow switch is bad. Assuming that the fridge will not light, apart from a few basic checks, there is not a lot you can do apart from have the fridge checked by your dealer/service point. What I know:-the display board on the fridge face has power. Wonder if something broke, or I need a hard reset. I have played and played with it. I did what was explained in the video and it fixed the problem.  · Fridge not staying lit on gas.  · The senior citizen owner of this fridge, Dometic RM2852, tells me it would not self light when switched to propane but he could get it to light using a long BBQ lighter. 96 ohms AC Heater 175W 1. It should switch to GAS if 120 VAC is removed if you still have 12 VDC control power. If you find no gas getting to the chamber, valve problem or possibly a clogged  · 2017 Dometic DM2652 won't stay lit when using gas mode at high altitudes. 01) fridge stopped working all together. 1. That doesn't quite sound right. If you dont hear the spark ignitor constantly trying to light the gas pilot, then you either have a fridge controller problem or at best 12V supply problem. By KateTP December 31, 2014 in Kitchen Appliances Cooking, BBQ & Fridge/Freezer. Tow on manual battery setting to overcome. 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. Locate the Thermocouple: Find your thermocouple, typically situated near the pilot light assembly. Fortunately, my check light works so I'm able to  · Check to make sure the burner is clean, often times rust drops from the flue and fouls the burner.  · Hi guys. So I dismantled and thoroughly cleaned the gas injector assembly. By mark-w April 11, 2021 in Kitchen with the EHU connected it works and cools. Explorer II Options. Works fine off of the generator or plugged in but when it should switch to gas, either manually or automatically, it wont Dometic Refrigerator will not stay lit on gas. Great fridge. If the flame is slightly yellow or has small sparks then your burner if dirty. I noticed there was no hot water. I have been able to find everything I need through amazon. When not on shore power, it "clicks and lights" instantly, about 20 seconds after turning on the fridge at the control panel. It worked perfectly on gas. 1. 5A 80 ohms Parts List  · This suggests that the flame’s intensity will be regulated according to the fridge’s cooling requirements and - when running normally on gas - the flame will stay continuously alight. It sounds like you need to find a different repair tech. Randall. Open the outside panel of the refrigerator and remove the sheet metal panel so you can see the gas burner. By the way, it uses a tiny flame, not much more than a pilot light. *Attempted a replacement of the circuit board with a dinosaur circuit board. The unit works fine in every other situation and cools as it should. can you see a spark when you try to ignite the gas, if not, the piezo  · While prepping for an upcoming trip South I’m testing my Dometic refrigerator.  · Kitchen Appliances Cooking, BBQ & Fridge/Freezer ; Grill Won't Stay Lit Grill Won't Stay Lit. As gas ignition is via a small AA battery, it might not be too surprising to find that there’s no auto-relight feature. Keep the thermocouple warmed up with one of those long gas lighters or similar. It should give you a milli-volt reading after the pilot flame heats it up a bit. Fridge Not Running on Gas. So far I have checked that the fridge is level, cleaned the flue including the wiggly bit (technical term) inside,still no joy so I changed the thermo coupler (or  · If you're trying to light the gas you do not need 240V mains power. Running the genny AM and PM with the refer set on auto. I’ve cleaned burner, igniter, flue replaced re-igniter etc Still won’t stay lit! Mechanic's Assistant: I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your Dometic refrigerator. When I try and turn over to gas, I get nothing. A little  · Hi I am away off grid and after three days fridge has stopped working on gas. After leveling the RV, I checked the voltage/fuse/breakers and found the 5V fuse blown. The thermocouple may be dirty or loose in a too-old refrigerator. We recently took a trip to the keys and had problems keeping the fridge cold. On June 1, I had my RV mechanic (who I really trust, and has serviced this 1991 for well over 10 years) come over to work on my fridge. We are wondering if it is the thermocouple as we get it started and then it shuts off Mechanic's Assistant: Do the headlights still turn on? Does the power come back on eventually? With our dometic rv refrigerator switches to gas the flame is lit but the refrigerator does not cool, When it's on auto. They are generic and are used today on most residential  · The fridge uses such a low flame (barely more than a pilot light) that it takes a long time for the propane from the tank to push out all the air from the lines through the little fridge burner. The unit came with a Dometic 2663 RM that just won't stay lit. Does anyone have any suggestions?  · The refrigerator propane ignition circuit is powered by 12 volt battery power. 110V workes fine. Work on several type of Rv engine, Trans, brakes. Most are related to  · Dometic fridge not working. However, when you go to switch to gas it fails and the check light. It just refuses to stay lit for more than a second or 2. 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. In the 2019 forum thread Rob refers  · Recently we noticed the fridge would not work on electric but works fine on gas. Bonce. The red light on the front of the fridge flashes just before the flame dies. There is plenty of gas in the bottle. B. Read Also: What Causes Dometic Fridge Check Light: How to Fix it? 2. Apr 12, 2021 #1 What's not happening is the gas staying lit do you know what could cause that? xsparks. 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. When it comes to the gas issue, the most likely suspects are the burner control device, the gas burner, or the gas valve. The gas supply valve to your RV refrigerator and the cylinder gas valve may need to be opened according to the model. In gas mode, the spark will ignite, however the fridge will not stay lit. Feb 5, 2022. I have taken it out ,put new jetin ,cleaned the surrounding area and it still did not work,so took it apart again and this time got a piece of wire ,bent the end of it like a shepherds hook and pushed it into the block turned it a bit and pulled it out and got myself a very dead spider. There will be no 120V detected so, fridge will switch to and stay on propane in the Auto setting. Our dometic rm 760 camper refrigerator pilot not staying lit, just started that today, and we have been living in this. The igniter clicks and the spark is good but there's no gas arriving at burner. Customer: my dometic rm8501 refrigerator won't stay lit on gas. 149.  · The fridge will make 3 attempts to restart, then die.  · I'm having multiple problems, but the biggest right now is that the fridge is not working on gas or 230V. When it tries to cycle on the burner goes on and off a few times then quits altogether and the check light comes on. New posts Search forums. Nov 5, 2012 the gas gets shut off as a safety measure. Turned gas off and turned switch to on. Basically the gas supply to the fridge goes via an el Fridge Not Staying Lit on Propane 2112. May a pinhole leak and lost  · Works great on 110v but won't light on gas. Fridge is dometic. LIFE MEMBER Funster No 8,936 MH Auto Roller 747 Exp Since 2005. Thread starter Grubber 12; Start date Aug 6, 2024; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. Book says flashing orange is a gas fault but nothing about steady light.  · Secondly, you need to check the gas line of the pilot light because it might have too much air, which actually prevents the pilot light from operating. Fred. This video should help click. p. I read somewhere that the van has to be perfectly level for operation is this correct. If your electronic ignition fails to light you may have a faulty control board. Propane is 100 percent full. 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  · Dometic Model RM 7732. I even found the control board for my Kohlor Generator on it . LP Gas Pressure 5 Thermostat 6. If your RV fridge works on gas but not on 110v AC, then try this: If the flame stays lit, the next issue is the quality of the flame.  · Hi, my fridge Dometic model RM2555 has no power. Top.  · My Dometic RM2652 refrigerator runs fine on electric but not gas. Tried using a universal one once with no success. The fridge does not cool down or respond to Our dometic rm 760 camper refrigerator pilot not staying lit, just started that today, and we have been living in this. Close the door or push the switch lever in, and the blinking resumes. Mechanic's Assistant: Igniter on dometic refrigerator keeps clicking after the. not attached to Fin like a thermistor Dometic RV Refrigerator T Stat | 2931336016 | Thermostat DC Heater 150W 12.  · Coachman Viking Express 12. I've had it in for service 4 times. If the flame is light blue, almost clear, that's what you want. Jan 3, 2022 #6 Kirk Well-known member. Forum rules. It happened to me and the gas fitter in Germany showed me. I opened up the burner area and was able to light the burner manually and had a normal gas flame until the control board shut off the gas. Carefully monitor the propane flame to make sure it is staying lit and not cycling at an improper inside cabinet temperature. I did not, I still have a non-working meter flame indicator. Jdamato; Jun 15, 2024; Appliances and Electronics; Replies: 6; Views: 796; Jun 17, 2024.  · Dometic Fridge Propane ignitor not working. The fridge will run for about 24 hours on the gas setting and then it shuts off and will not restart. Works fine on electric, but when we try to switch to gas, it won't stay lit. Took it  · Testing systems out on our new camper and the fridge works great on AC power but on gas, the pilot light keeps going out. Got it home and it would cool fine on electric but not on gas, even though the burner is lighting and staying lit. com Google Click Here to Login: Register: Files: Vendors (the thing that needs to stay hot to keep the gas flowing) is bad or out of adjustment? _____ Gary 2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road Customer: My dometic fridge won’t work on ac or gas.  · The Dometic refrigerator SP-219 in our 2019 Lance travel trailer 2465 works perfectly on electric but on gas it will start, then when it reaches temperature, it cycles off and the #3 and #7 lights start flashing, and it will not cycle back on. But at night time it will stay lit all night, usually. The Dometic refrigerator stopped working on propane only, still worked when plugged in. It stays on for a few minutes then turns off, Robert. Dometic refrigerator and when I started it up for a trip this week it will not work on gas. A refrigerator is something you need to work well when staying in a caravan. My fridge works in electric mode but not gas. It works perfect now. The system fails safe very quickly to prevent a build up of unburnt gas and the risk of explosion. The trailer battery was dead. Hi: I have a small Dometic fridge - model RM 4223. (Dometic LP/AC fridge) Knoxie89: RV Systems & Appliances: 7: 09-07-2017 06:13 AM: Dometic RM2351 Fridge not working. If the thermocouple looks burnt  · If I turn ooff the LP gas detector (or if I turmn off the main mabbtery with the disconnect switch, which essentially also turns off the LP detector), the propane turns off. However, since new this fridge would occasionally not stay on in propane mode while traveling.  · The pilot light will light while the igniter is clicking but extinguished itself as soon as the clicking stops. Explore how to fix dometic fridge not cooling issues with us in this article. Would this be a thermocouple problem? I originally thought it might be, but if it didn't sense that the pilot was lit, it would shut off. What I think happened is that once Propane was selected, it continued on Propane until the lighting cycle was complete. There are some reasons why your Dometic Rv is not working on gas, which includes; So, ensure inside the RV, it’s cool for the refrigerator to stay cold. We had a problem trying to fix it as we expected the problem to be with the gas burner, but couldn’t access it as the lower vent is behind the rear bumper on our 2001 Hymer B544. We need to know the Dometic fridge model number, and perhaps the year of the coach as well. 04-30-2020, 06:10 PM #15: Glenn Baglo. When I turn on the gas, the display light on the controls is red and the pilot light does not even attempt to light (I know the gas is working because the hob works and stays lit). Thread starter bjbbeauchamp; Start date Jun 13, 2014; Tags dometic forestriverforums fridge gas Jun 13, 2014 #1 BJ Gas Hot Water Heater Not Staying Lit, Please Help! Joe68; Oct 26, 2024; Appliances and Electronics; Replies: 4; Views: 523; Oct  · Topic: Dometic fridge not working with gas Page: 1 2 : Mrs. For some reason spiders really love gas. Try putting a battery booster on and see if it stays  · Flame not changing size. The flame will come on for 45 seconds and go out for 2 minutes. 00. I unplugged the 110v cord so it would switch over to gas. My furnace would attempt to light three times then shut off and give a little puff of smoke. By markieboye July 10, 2010 in Caravan  · The fridge in my 2011 Georgetown 327DS (Dometic) quit with a similar problem when I started home from my last trip. I should be able to get this sorted out quickly and I will try my best not to make this sound too much like "rocket science", but please remind me about that if I  · Hi all I have a problem with my Dometic RM7371 fridge, it refuses to work on gas setting. A little while later noticed my ice cream was soft. If the flame is staying lit after you release the gas overide button on the front panel  · Furnace Not Staying Lit: beamisl: iRV2. Faulty Control Board The main gas valve might not open even if the ignition is operational and the pilot light is lit. The ignitor is clicking and I can here the gas flowing and trying to start but it won't stay lit. It'll usual light nicely, in that it lets out a few rapid clicks from the ignitor and a little "poof" of the burner lighting, and can stay like that for anywhere between a few minutes to a few hours.  · Micro -711 Dometic control board $108. Mar 11, 2013. I now do a thorough cleaning of the gas components of the refrigerator each spring. Led indicator light glows orange. Inspect for Damage: Look for signs of wear or damage. I finally realised that this problem only occurred when the kitchen fluorescent light was on. Slightly older fridges used separate torch type batteries to power the igniter.  · It’s pretty common for something to get in the way of that perfectly cut hole which restricts the gas flow and reduces the flame’s strength which in turn can cause your RV fridge to cool slightly but not enough to stay within the safe temperature zones. 30 Funster No 76,785 MH T337 Exp Newbie. With the ambient temp around 90*F the fridge was at 65* and freezer at 20*. Believe it or not, they were leaving for South Carolina the next day to visit their son. Forum list. 7. Robert. It has a Dometic RM2353 fridge. Joined May 9, 2021 Posts 28 Location You might try spraying the gas jet with a cleaner. That hasn’t worked. Internittently, it will not light when set to gas mode. I've spent the last two days researching this and reading every post, but I'm not having any luck. when flame goes out open food compartment door allowing it to warm up and see  · When the Dometic RV refrigerator check light is on, it is telling you there is a problem with the gas system inside the fridge. Pilot light is lit but does not seem to vary. co. _____ The cool kids play outside. Since our refrigerator reliable starts within the first couple tries, I use sound (pilot light igniting) or sight to view the burning pilot light. When I turn on 230V  · Stays on no matter if on auto our gas. 2010. Not this time. 66 free shipping. Interior light on when door is closed. We changed out the circuit board thinking that was the problem because the auto light on top of the fridge was not turning on. I knew there was probably air in the line and that would cause the check light. We can now hear gas in both hoses; a plus but still issue w/WH not staying lit. I have an older dometic refrigerator gas/electric in an. Randall Dometic refrigerator. 3 Filter 6. Friendliness First - Always! Consider whether your post is more suited for another forum. Thread starter Womble249; Start date Jul 24, 2019; W. The thermocouple is not specific to A$ or the refer. The burner sits within a burner box, which is just a small square, metal box that contain the burner. Plenty gas. 4 fride/freezer gas is getting to the gas valve on the fridge OK , the fridge is just not trying to light it - and the alarm LED is on , tried to reset via the control panel pressing the On/off button and holding it for two seconds as per the tech manual but it wont reset , Going to have to  · Dometic RV Fridge not Cooling on Gas. This has inside 2 very small rubber valves which could not open to let gas through due to the sticky oil. Typically, these problems can be repaired at a reasonable cost. here is a copy of the Dometic Service Manual that  · Dometic refrigerator won’t light. We had a similar problem after using spanish gas. 5. Don't try to clean it mechanically or you risk ruining the jet. New gas valve fitted. 29. I have a 2016 Dometic RM1350 refrigerator that is not working in  · I have problems with my Dometic not lighting on gas. I'm sure someone with more knowledge than me will assist you further.  · Dometic Refrigerator won't light on gas. When I went to prepare for upcoming trips, I found the refer not working. Robert | 23 yrs. When I try to run it on LP it seems to light, but then clicks off and t he "CHECK" light comes on. It seems the gas is now only shutting off when the temp is down to 40. the valve intake filter was disintegrated to black powder inside the valve. Before performing any repairs on the refrigerator or any electrical appliance, disconnect it from the electric power. RV experience including Cummins North West, Country Coach, Monaco Coach - vendor certified. Won't light up on 240v or gas or 12v.  · We have a 2003 Pleasureway class B van. It's a fridge! Swift elegance 2021 580 caravan. It would change by itself from AC to gas when I would plug it in or unplug it when traveling. 5A 0. 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  · Re Dometic RM 6401 Question. The flame is big and bright, centered directly under the flue, and  · As per Buckman's reply, air in the system has to be purged completely before the pilot light will stay lit. A Dometic refrigerator also requires a good amount of  · Dometic RM8550 Misbehaving on gas. 01-19-2023, 01:50 PM #5: ibosket. gas, it drains the battery? Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, what are the exact lights you're talking about? Customer: I'm not talking about lights? Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your RV? Customer: 94 ford jamboree Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Ford?  · My old Dometic fridge lights up fine, but after maybe 10 minutes, fridge won't stay lit iRV2. It won't stay lit to operate in gas mode. The temp in the fridge goes down to 39-40 at night, but up to 50 during the day with outside temps reaching 85-90.  · When I can back the next day to see if the fridge was cooling down, the check light was on. Gas only ignites and burns for a tine but will not recycle and light. 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 optimum.  · The gas will not light. Jul 24, 2019 If the gas lights but doesn't stay alight I strongly suspect it is the thermocouple at fault (just as Mr PJ posts) in which case cleaning the burner  · Stove burners refused to stay lit: jcwall: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves: 12: 08-27-2021 10:47 AM: Stove won't stay lit: ILBambi2010: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves: 3: 08-12-2020 01:28 PM: Furnace burner doesn't stay lit: Mikeyman: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning: 9: 06-24-2015 11:34 PM: Dometic won't stay lit: hagnik: Refrigerators  · That is just above the flame and creates a closed connection telling the module board there is flame so keep the gas valve open. These will run on propane gas or electricity depending on the model. Wayne. This helps the gas move freely and do its job. It's not staying lit. I?m attaching a picture, is that enough flame for the sensor to know it?s lit? We?re guessing there  · We have recently purchased a used travel trailer with a Dometic fridge that probably hasn't been lit with gas for quite a long time. If the check light does not come on it is all well.  · Recently I have found that the gas portion of my unit will no longer stay lit. Normally trying again after a minute or so works but. Freezer is working but not fridge, Dometic RMD 8551, Gas overnight, No, Freezer is working but not fridge.  · Dometic fridge not working on gas. 15. I have a three-way. 22. Can you tell me the model number of your refrigerator, please?  · Why Is My Dometic Rm1350 Refrigerator Not Cooling Properly, Even Though The Temperature Controls Are Set Correctly? To diagnose an issue with your dometic rm1350 refrigerator’s gas burner not staying lit, check the thermocouple and gas supply, and clean the burner tubes and orifice. And with the check light on it didn't switch back to Auto. I pulled the tin off the burner to expose the igniter, its working Dometic fridge won't stay lit: Riverdog: RV Systems & Appliances: 10: 07-26-2006 08:53 AM: Dometic Fridge won't light, no spark: Dyno Bill: RV Systems & Appliances: 5: Customer: Our Dometic fridge in our RV won't stay lit on l. I've used quick drying electrical cleaner with success. 14. 12. If you go to the back of the refrigerator and locate the burner at the bottom right hand side, you can sometimes physically diagnosis this. I checked and cleaned connections to the igniter module, but that didn't help. Dometic fridge won't stay lit. Much as I hate to start another thread, here goes. As BKen1 has advised, when a Dometic 7-series appliance is running on gas the fridge’s thermostat causes the gas-burner to turn on and off automatically. Set your fridge at the lowest temperature for it to be colder. Nothing. The fact that your refrigerator is attempting to ignite but not staying lit suggests that the board is likely not the issue.  · On our fridge when left for a month or so also does not light up straight away.  · Hi all, I have a 2021 2250RK with an 8 cu. 20. my fridge keep flipping to check randomly. So, first of all, ensure the fuel tank has sufficient propane and the gas pressure is also correct. It cools well on 120 and 12V, try using the other end of the scale. Have you tried to light the Fridge on Gas with the Tug connected & the Engine running? My old van was wired that way so the "House Battery" could not be "Flattened" by the Fridge. All fuses are good. But with dead house batteries or the "Salesman" battery disconnect open the 2-way fridge will not run on gas when SP is removed. Came back in to see check light on fridge. Posted April  · Is your Norcold refrigerator not staying lit on propane (LP)? The most common cause of this is a dirty burner/ orifice. After we changed out the circuit board the auto light now comes on however still only running on gas. Mick667  · Relights and pops and goes out again, over and over. The interruptor is located at the top of the refrigerator and has one input line from the gas valve and two output lines leading to the board on the top of the  · I knew I would be back again soon with another problem! Doing a check on all my systems I found a problem with my Dometic RM 7271 L Adsorption Refrigerator when operating on gas. Use this forum for: TECHNICAL ISSUES ONLY about Caravans, Motorhomes, Tow Vehicles and Towing. The problem could be  · Our dometic rm 760 camper refrigerator pilot not staying lit, just started that today, and we have been living in this camper for 1 1/2 years, using it on propane this whole time.  · I turned it on Wednesday, and last night it was flashing check. The refrigerator works fine, after plugging it Dometic ® RM2604/2804 Refrigerators. I checked the fuses outside and both are good. • Extinguish any open flame. RVDA/RVIA Master Certified Technician with many years experience  · The light inside the fridge still turns on, the check switch light is not on.  · IF it is not staying lit on propane it could be a propane pressure problem, dirty burner tube faulty electrode or circuit board.  · Dometic Fridge Not Cooling On Gas Or Electric. I recently had to remove the freezer to get to some heating ducts underneath it and when I disconnected the gas  · Dometic fridge . RV experience including Cummins North West, Country Coach, Monaco Coach  · 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.  · I have a Dometic rm8501 that gets cold on 120volt but does not get cold on gas. Learn how to identify the common problems and how to troubleshoot your RV fridge. Rapid formation of frost. On electric it is 100% and when on gas it is What's New Home. on lp gas my Dometic DM2652 my refrigerator goes on check mode at different times. DUH. But my Refrigerator does not seem to be working in the gas mode. When I power on the fridge, all of the lights (gas, ac, dc, temperature, warning) light up for a brief moment and then turn back off. Will go for maybe 12 hours and then I have to relight. The dealer replaced the burner tube, both circuit boards, rerouted the propane lines coming off the ta  · I have a Dometic RM2652 fridge in my TT that runs fine on Ac and ignites on propane, but the igniter won't stop clicking, even after the propane is lit. Jan 23, 2021 #1 Hi all MFs My gas fridge stays lit for 4-5 hrs then the pilot goes out and doesn't auto relight, I fiddle with temp knob and it relights for another 4 or so hrs Caravan fridge will not stay lit? I have an Electrolux RM212 fridge which lights ok on gas but will not stay alight once the button has been released. A thermocouple is one of the most crucial parts of your heater’s entire heating system. I have verified that this is what Your refrigerator may not stay lit if the thermocouple is defective. 10 13. Found where my pilot light should be (I couldn't hear any startup noises like we do with water  · Light the burner, hold it in for a few seconds then release and push in real fast a couple of times then slowly release. Gillingham Funster No 25,056 MH coachbuilt  · This fridge a Dometic RM7271 in an 2006 A/S Inca chilling nicely on 12v, 240v, and gas so long as it stays lit. Derekm Member. Gilbo. Fortunately, all of these issues have easy hacks that require little advanced mechanical skill. IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Open windows. Checking the Thermocouple. the flame does not stay lit all the time. It’s a small metal rod. What should I do? The gas light will come I am sorry to hear that you are having a problem with your fridge not staying on with the LP gas mode in use. If for any reason you’re having trouble with your RV fridge, don’t panic just yet! If your fridge is getting a flame that doesn’t go out instantly but won’t stay lit or seems relatively weak, you may have a blockage in the  · I can get it to ignite on gas, but will not stay lit regardless of how long I hold the button in for. Make sure the refrigerator’s gas valves are open. Other appliances lighting ok. firevaughn Member. 1,350. When the burner is alight it should always operate at full blast.  · Just had this on a 2021 swift with a Dometic RML10. I always get the gas hob lit first and then persevere with the fridge. If it’s on or blinks, that means the pilot light isn’t staying lit. What Causes Dometic Fridge Check Light On? There are quite a few causes behind the check light on the Dometic fridge.  · I had the same problem with my fridge/freezer at the weekend (not on EHU ). Then check gas functions. 7 Flue Baffle 6. It has a Dometic gas hot water heater. Tried elec. Could also be spider webs in the gas line. 9 cu ft. If VERY Low pressure air does not clear any obstructions then remove gas train assembly and using Low Air Pressure blow out the areas: Dometic fridge won't stay lit: Riverdog: RV Systems & Appliances: 10: 07-26-2006 08:53 AM  · Here’s how to fix a Dometic refrigerator not cooling: 1.  · you did not state wether it won't light or won't stay lit, there is a difference. If I run a burner  · The problem of not staying lit on my SMAD gas fridge was solved simply by removing the shelf close to the gas outlet. It won't stay lit on gas. Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×. via mobile 29/12/2019 at 2:42pm Is there no gas coming through the pipes, no spark at all or is there is a spark which ignites the gas but not staying lit after the 15 seconds of holding in the thermostat? Mrs.  · It's a two-door model 682. 0 Funster No 62,517 MH Burstner Exp since 2008. I every time I tow and get to where I am going the pilot is out and fridge is warm.  · Dometic Fridge Not Cooling On Gas Or Electric When it comes to the gas issue, the most likely suspects are the burner control device, the gas burner, or the gas valve. I'm not sure if I'm meant to turn fridge off but I hadn't. Thread starter Lirver; Start You can simulate this process by turning the fridge on with gas selected and leaving your bottle shut off. On gas mode, sparks while flame is lit. We have had 7 repairs in the past 13 years totalling over $1100. Tried to reignite. It's a 2005 Rockwood 2601 Ultralite with DSI on the fridge and HWH, and the propane tank is full as of last week. I have an electrolux 212B 3 way fridge in my van, it works fine on 240v, and it has previously been working great on gas. Also, when the Dometic Fridge fails to run on gas, it turns on hybrid mode, but if the gas doesn’t ignite, the check light turns on. This is exaggerated even more if this is new construction and the gas lines have never been used. The gas facility is there to be used when off grid. robdav. Share; Pin; When operating on gas, the fridge does not use a lot of propane so you might want to consider that possibility and only switch to electricity when you have to. it lets me re-start with no problem. It starts fine on electric, but when attempting to start in on LP it continues clicking and then This seems to take care of any air in the line, and the fridge always seems to light and stay lit after I do it. I did not have a thermometer in the freezer, but the water bottle in there was frozen rock solid. If I have someone turn off the refrigerator inside, I can hear one click while outside but don't hear anything else running. Have you taken the time to look at the pilot light? When the gas line is going into the Dometic fridge, this means it is going to I own a 2005 Fleetwood with a Dometic model RM 2193 fridge.  · When he brought the rig home I showed him how to work things. If your Dometic fridge isn’t running on gas, there could be several reasons. The propane ignitor works, and seems to be staying lit - the rear panel area is warm ~20 minutes after restarting the entire system. We are talking a very small current here, something like 400  · I have a 2018 174bh with a Dometic RM2354 fridge that will not stay on. Share We have had two new vans and they gave been the only ones with problems getting the gas to stay alight, that is where the cardboard came from. Those two safety devices have to be happy before the gas valve will open. staying bypass then thermostat is NOT controlling gas Thermostat uses a capillary tube to sense food compartment temp. • Do not touch any electrical switches. After this break, turn on the gas valves, and the pilot light will stay on. _____  · I have a question on my Dometic fridge. We are on our way to AZ for the winter. Both my Truma Combi6 and the stove light ok. When I turn it on to operate on gas, the burner ignites, burns nicely for about 10 seconds, then turns off. grafgulch:  · Dometic refrigerator will not run on propane while driving. 2 Rivet Member Customer: my dometic rm8501 refrigerator won't stay lit on gas. If the refrigerator is running on propane and there’s a problem with the gas supply or pressure, the check light may activate How to Stay Comfortable? Sun-Lite Campers: Lightweight and Have only had success getting the Norcold 3way fridge running on gas one time at home using all the tips I picked up here. After taking advice from a gas engineer it became evident that the current (from thermocouple) also goes through the  · The senior citizen owner of this fridge, Dometic RM2852, tells me it would not self light when switched to propane but he could get it to light using a long BBQ lighter. Have tried it on Gas and AES setting with same result. Thread starter Derekm; Start date Aug 25, 2023; Tags escape Aug 25, 2023 #1 DE. That means the fridge will include a burner jet, also known as a pilot light. What this is doing is allowing the flame to stay on till the heat has generated enough current in the thermocouple to hold the special gas valve open. Additionally  · The gas wont flow to the burner unless the pilot light is lit first, its the thermocouple that needs to be heated sufficiently to allow the gas valve to open and supply gas to the burner. Technical In my case the fridge would ignite but did not stay lit, however it did have other issues that did not help with easy and reliable function of the fridge, spark gas distance, dirt  · When not plugged into shore power, the refrigerator will run off of LP gas. if I turn it to gas I can hear it light and all the lights are on in the fridge. I am plugged in and my propane is turned on. Camper refrigerators are not like your fridge back home. A common problem with Dometic refrigerators that results in the appliance not cooling is an improperly positioned or faulty thermistor. It ignites immediately and stays lit for a few seconds whilst the ignition is still clicking.  · We're on holiday and the fridge won't cool properly on gas. If your caravan fridge won’t light on gas,  · Dometic Fridge not working on gas. We have a 2017 Coachmen Clipper 17' camper. We had the same problem this week, on our Dometic fridge, not Why Is My Dometic Fridge Not Cooling But Light Is On? If your Dometic fridge is not cooling even though its light is on, here are some areas to check: 1. If it is getting gas, you can manually lite it with one of those butane lighters used for outdoor grilles. Modern fridges use 12V power from the caravan battery to run the fridge controls, internal light and gas igniter. 2 Orifice 6. This could be due to a few reasons:Incorrect Positioning of the Thermocouple: If the thermocouple is not correctly positioned near the flame, it may not detect the flame properly, causing the gas to turn off when the button is released. 3,406. See the index page for the full list.  · The rig is less than 2 years old, and I assume the fridge is relatively new. Hard to see the flame in the photo, but it looks ok in size and color (blue).  · Hi I recently changed my van to a 2004 model with a dometic fridge which worked for a day or so but now will not light. The gas absorption refrigerators from Dometic must be level for gravity to help them stay cool. Thread starter Tom A; Start date Jul 11, 2016; Tom A. I have Dometic Refrigerator that is about 15 years old and works fine on A/C.  · RV refrigerators have a light with the word “check” over it. The thermo-coupling is relatively cheap and easy to replace. At least mine does not. Customer: My Dometic Refrigerator DM2852lbx will only work on gas not electric. Nick. wbarzs rexuns wgtd niaao eoelx vev fbi tln ops nvax hbnyw nle krds nufd doouy