Residential Refrigerator Problem

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Sorry to link this, but im at a loss here, hoping for more opinion.

Had a problem a little over a year ago, and last night it pops up again, we gave up on the weekend, but hoping someone is in the know.

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28843658.cfm

Thanks in advance, if you've had a similar experience, could you post in this thread, as the other didnt solve the problem.

ivylog · Answer

I would say your problem is a battery that is below 10V after being in storage so the inverter will not turn on. After being plugged in awhile, the battery gets above 11V and the inverter turns on by itself because you now have enough voltage. A $5 volt meter would might help isolate the problem or pressing the battery switch before plugging the rig in to see what shape your battery is in.

chris_bryant · Answer

It sounds to me like the fridge is bad- if I understand correctly, the inverter is on and reading 121 volts but the fridge is dead.https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28843658.cfm

thirtydaze · Answer

Chris Bryant wrote:It sounds to me like the fridge is bad- if I understand correctly, the inverter is on and reading 121 volts but the fridge is dead.https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28843658.cfmthat's what i'm beginning to fear.  it's obviously been a bit of a problematic situation as you can tell by its reoccurrence.the inverter is in fact running.thanks for your input.

jerseyjim · Answer

Don't wish to go on a tangent...but will do it anyway.I guess I'm old school. With a popup I had an icebox. Two TTs and now a 16 year old motorhome...all had (have) a Dometic gas/electric fridge, and all worked just fine....still do.More and more posts about "residential" refrigerators here on the forum...mainly being discussed with new or newer RVs.   Is this "residential" now the standard? What real advantages does it have over the "older" propane powered gas/electric units?  If buying a new RV can one order one of the older style fridge or must it come with this new "residential" thing?

splashers3 · Answer

I agree with jerseyjim, our next 5ver will still have the gas/propane option. My wife, even agrees....don't want to worry about an inverter, and don't want to worry about the need for extra batteries to keep the fridge going on long hauls or situations in which we might be off the grid. The gas/propane gives you2 ways to run the fridge, an electric residential only has one way.Sometimes, old products are better...

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