Dometic Refrigerator Not Working

I want to upgrade to a Tiffin Phaeton 40 QBH if I can find a good used one. The dealer sales guy will let me know as soon as one is turned in. So, at this time I only want to fix the frig. I have an extended warranty policy that is covering the repair. I only have a $100 deductable.

I might have looked at a residential model. Much cheaper then a new cooling unit and it works great.

novi2some wrote:
It is a leak failure. The cooling unit is being replaced. A replacement is coming from Dometic.

Thanks for the reply. Good luck with the new cooling unit, but if you have problems with this one you may want to think about replacing the fridge....

-paul

It is a leak failure. The cooling unit is being replaced. A replacement is coming from Dometic.

novi2some wrote:
I will talk to the dealer today to get the details. I've only had phone messages so far. I too am curious as to what happened. The motor home is a 2010 model.

If its a blockage, then you may want to think about how you level your coach both on the road camping and parked in your yard. If it leaked, then it may be a premature failure.

I will talk to the dealer today to get the details. I've only had phone messages so far. I too am curious as to what happened. The motor home is a 2010 model.

novi2some wrote:
It did not work on electric or propane.

Did they mention if it was a leak OR a blockage? Inquiring minds want to know.

Kinda funny that the fridge is not that old. I think you mentioned it was a 2008. As I mentioned, mine was a 2000 and lasted for 14 seasons. So, I'd be interested in the blockage vs leaking question that I asked.

-paul

novi2some wrote:
It did not work on electric or propane.

You said it cooled and then went up on LP. So, how did it cool down the first time? Also, you never responded to my question---Is the refer in a slide room. Also, IF the rear cooling fans are not operating the refer will not cool correctly regardless of heat source. Doug

It did not work on electric or propane.

novi2some wrote:
I was contacted by the dealer. They also noted the temperature in the frig went up when on propane. They said the cooling unit needed to be replaced.

X2. IF the refer operates to spec on 120, but NOT on LP and your so called Service center states that indicates a new cooling unit. Then do NOT leave your unit there and do not trust them anymore. There is NOTHING in a CU that will not respond to LP versus 120. ALL LP and 120 does is supply the heat source. You either have LOW LP pressure and/or a dirty clogged LP orifice or burner. Also, not likely, IF the flue baffle is gone or damaged, the LP flame will not heat the flue correctly. Also, IF the CU was defective, the refer would NEVER get DOWN to a correct temp. As to your previous question about 12 volts. The 12 volts is MINIMAL and is only required to operate the various controls on the refer which pull MILLIAMPS. Do you have a ESC (extended service contract)? If so, and the dealer knows this, they may be just throwing an expensive part at it because the ESC may pay for it. I doubt any ESC would pay for a CU when they are told it works on 120 but not on LP. Even an ESC knows that this is not a bad CU. Doug