I have a 2004 Southwind by Fleetwood, and for the life of me, I cannot figure how to get the ice maker to work. I'm sure it's something simple that I have missed but do ya'll have any suggestions?

Do you have a manual? It could help. Sometimes there is a switch to turn on at the ice maker part or elsewhere. Some you just flip up the arm to make it think the tray is full, that shuts the ice make off.

Also they usually have water shut off valve on the back.

et2, we have gone over the manual a number of times, it's a little vague when talking about the ice maker. The water line under the kitchen sink, that appears to go towards the fridge, has an open/close toggle on the cold line. It had a 't' connector on it that one went up to the sink for instant cold water while the other half went towards the fridge (behind the cabinets of course, so I'm guessing again). I removed the cold water dispenser and added a lotion dispenser on the sink. When I did this, I changed the 't' connector to a straight line one. There is water flow going somewhere, maybe to the cooling aspects of the fridge? We have tried leaving the ice maker arm up, for one trip, then down for the next trip, still nothing happened. Its so frustrating to know I have an ice maker but still have to buy bags of ice. :h Thanks for your help!!

They can be a royal pain. I finally took mine out and bought some great ice trays. I kept the dispenser so still have the ice from the door.The bail wire must be down of course. Using a turkey baster I had to "prime" mine a few times. If your ice maker has a square plastic face, pop it off and turn the gear. The metal bail wire should go through a cycle and then you can't turn the wheel any longer. In the back of the refer you probably have two AC plugs. Often each socket is supplied by different breakers. Make sure you have power on both.

I had a stand alone ice maker in my Mountain Aire and thought it would be great because we use it all the time at home. If you travel and get water along the way you can get some strange tasting ice. After the second time with rotten ice I gave up and bought bags of tasteless ice. It also one less thing to winterize.

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et2
Explorer
Jul 28, 2015
Ours is shut off at home and in the RV. Everyone we've had was always a problem. One fridge valve ( inside) broke at home and ruined our kitchen. Thousands of dollars in damage. No more for us.

Portable ice makers are an option
MrWizard
Moderator
Jul 28, 2015
as stated the ice maker must have 120vac AKA AC to operate
that means no ice while traveling or dry camping unless an inverter is being used

A/C is air conditioning..
yes i knew what the poster meant, we all did, but lets NOT confuse the issue

we use a portable ice maker and we fill it with water from a dispenser machine
25 or 30 CENTS for a gallon of water, cheaper than running to the store for bagged ice
footslogger
Explorer
Jul 28, 2015
If your freezor is not cold enough the ice maker will not cycle. I think Dometics will not cycle above 14 degrees.
Fiverwheel
Explorer
Jul 28, 2015
What is the brand of your refer. Although they are similar it might help to know the brand. Domestic, Norcold or...
happy-2
Explorer
Jul 29, 2015
My 2006 southwind 37c makes ice very well,i even have it plugged in next to my house with a 1/2 water tank and it makes ice .When i first get started on a trip.i make sure i have had the frig running for 3 days,prior to leaving. the freezer gets cold first then the frig gets cold.there is a water shut off behind the frig on the outside access. Nor cold 1200
fairway2002
Explorer
Jul 29, 2015
Put tape across ice maker. If it rips its running. I found running on water pump can help. If you hear your pump run its pumping water. Whats temp in freezer? Ice maker has temp switch and will not run if not cold

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