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Tafdog · 06-28-2009, 09:38 AM

Hi folks, I am new to this forum and hope someone can help me. I have a 32' Fleetwood Bounder with a Dometic refrigerator. This weekend, my refrigerator (on gas) stopped working and wouldn't cool; however the freezer is working fine. The refrigerator works fine on AC but not on gas. Again, the freezer is fine. Doesn't make any sense to me why the freezer works yet the refrigerator won't cool
Any suggestions offered are greatly appreciated!!
Barb

M&EM · 06-28-2009, 10:21 AM

Check the seals on the door.

Brigadoon · 06-28-2009, 10:58 AM

Perhaps you need a routine cleaning. Here's what happened to our frig.

I run my frig at about 36-38 degrees. When traveling I would get a temperature rise to 50-52 degrees which is unacceptable in my book.

I stopped at a Norcold authorized service dealer to have it checked out. With the unit running on propane the tech rapped on the tube/smoke stack/exhaust pipe that is directly above the propane burner. This caused rust particles and other debris to fall down onto the flame causing the flame to nearly go out. The tech's theory is that as I drove down the road the particles were being dislodged and interfering with the burners flame and the cooling ability of the frig.

He did a routine cleaning of the burner and the tube and recommended an annual cleaning.

That was about 3 weeks ago and we have had 6 travel days since then and I'm happy to report that the temperature rise when driving goes from the normal 36-38 to 39-40 degrees.

I guess I'll stick to that annual maintenance schedule in the future.

RV Wizard · 06-28-2009, 11:02 AM

Make certain the coach is level. If the refrigerator works correctly on electric then cooling unit and door seals are good. You probably need to have the burner assmy. and chimney cleaned and serviced. The LP gas regulator should be checked to be sure it is operating at 11" water column under load.