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calhyatt · 07-31-2015, 10:50 AM

All the safeties kicked in on the leaking cooling unit and the refrigerator shut down thankfully. Dealing with the hassle of finding a RV service center that can get us in. So far three weeks is the norm. Keep you all posted.

calhyatt · 07-31-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by okie143

Your refrigerant line has cracked. Dometic has a recall on 1997-2008 Dometic refrig. If it is showing yellow color by the burner turn your propane to the frig off or you could get a fire and burn your motorhome up.

Thanks Okie143, the safeties shut everything down. No power to refrigerator now. I was worried about fire danger also. I did the recall and I guess the thing they modified worked thank God!

calhyatt · 07-31-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 2 Stroker

RR frig is the only way to go. Had mine going on 3 years and it has been on the inverter all that time. Just turn off ice maker when on the road and dry camping. We have 4 (6v batteries) and they will last around 10hrs, when they get down to 12.2v then start the gen set for 2hrs.
2 stroker

Can you tell me what kind of unit you replaced and what you replaced it with. I already have a big inverter and 4 batteries.

2 Stroker · 07-31-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by calhyatt

Can you tell me what kind of unit you replaced and what you replaced it with. I already have a big inverter and 4 batteries.

I had the Norcold 1200 (Not-So-Cold) 4 door and replaced it with the Samsung 197. This is not my install but it looks the same.
Samsung Refrigerator Install
Had all work done by Kustom Coach Works in Junction City they also installed my Magnum 2812 inverter at the same time, they did a great job.
2 stroker

calhyatt · 07-31-2015, 10:54 PM

I could probably do that. I would lose my pantry next to my refer but the convenience of having a refrigerator that really cools thing off would be worth it

Arch Hoagland · 08-01-2015, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by calhyatt

Hi Arch, we have an extended service plan thru Good SAMs. 500$ deductible. Covers most of my motor home items, engine, chassis and such.

I'd talk to Good Sam and see what they will do for you.

calhyatt · 08-05-2015, 09:52 PM

Update on nasty smell. Finally got Good Sam authorization for refrigerator problem. They allowed 1499.00 for replacement of cooling unit. I have elected to replace the refrigerator with a new one. Had a devil of a time finding anyone willing to work on my unit without waiting weeks. R&L in Hayden, ID. Have been great.

Arch Hoagland · 08-05-2015, 10:53 PM

Thanks for the update, good to hear the outcome.

calhyatt · 08-16-2015, 06:28 PM

Well, the refrigerator is replaced with another Dometic unit. The old wood panels fit perfectly and this new refrigerator real cools well. I am very happy with the change out. First time I have had icy cold beer from RV refrigerator in the 4 years I have owned it.