While our rv was at the repair shop some one unplugged the rv and every thing in the freezer thawed, spoiled, rotted etc. then some one plugged it back in and every thing refroze. The odor is horrific. We have cleaned and cleaned and deodorized every nook and cranny . There is still an odor coming from some where. We have trays of baking soda and damp rid odor removers inside and still have a smell. Our next thing to try is coffee grounds if that does not work I do not know what to do next.....

A bowl of vinegar sometimes helps.

I have been there! (1).leave it plugged in. (2). place charcoal in freezer and bottom. It will absord the odors. It will take time 2 to 4 weeks...hang in there camper it will improve .

Ozone machine will do the trick. If you don't know what one is google it.

Bob Vaughn wrote:While our rv was at the repair shop some one unplugged the rv and every thing in the freezer thawed, spoiled, rotted etc. then some one plugged it back in and every thing refroze. The odor is horrific. We have cleaned and cleaned and deodorized every nook and cranny . There is still an odor coming from some where. We have trays of baking soda and damp rid odor removers inside and still have a smell. Our next thing to try is coffee grounds if that does not work I do not know what to do next.....Year before last we were getting a very funky fishy smell from " the fridge". Like you we cleaned everything but the odour persisted. On our Dometic model there is a plastic trim on the exterior below the door. On the back of that is a foam gasket. The gasket was the source and after a good cleaning our odour was gone and has yet to return.

Cleaning with lemon juice will help.

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filrupmark
Explorer
Jul 24, 2017
Another vote for charcoal. It took care of our shrimp 10 years ago.
The more the merrier.
2oldman
Explorer II
Jul 24, 2017
Bob Vaughn wrote:
The dealer made a big deal about their attention to keeping the camper plugged in.
Well that sucks.
Bob_Vaughn
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
2oldman wrote:
I'm kinda surprised you'd leave a full refer of food at a repair shop.

We had no choice we were over 500+ miles from home and we had our grandkids and dogs to haul home. The dealer made a big deal about their attention to keeping the camper plugged in. We could not tow the 5th wheel with only 3 wheels as the bearings had burned out.....
MFL
Nomad II
Jul 23, 2017
2oldman wrote:
I'm kinda surprised you'd leave a full refer of food at a repair shop.

My first thought too, but does not help with the OPs question of how to get rid of smell. Another thought...even if repair shop kept it plugged in, would they be sure to keep fridge level while it's running?

Anyway some good suggestions from other posters to get rid of smell.

Hope you get good results!!

Jerry
2oldman
Explorer II
Jul 23, 2017
I'm kinda surprised you'd leave a full refer of food at a repair shop.
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Jul 23, 2017
The odor may be coming from the drain tube that runs to the outside. I would assume as it thawed, there was some moisture that went thru the tube and into the collection tray. Perhaps use baking soda, vinegar or lemon juice in water and let it run out the tube into the small collection try on the outside compartment ( if it doesn't drain directly on the ground) Have you also cleaned the seals?
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 23, 2017
1st ...wipe down inside of freezer with a strong solution of vinegar and water
(equal parts)

Then ......

2 cups of 'activated charcoal pellets' in open container.

Place in freezer and close door.....leave for 2 days

Repeat IF necessary

Activated Charcoal pellets.........pet store/aquarium-fish dept
mobeewan
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
Cleaning with lemon juice will help.
bguy
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
Bob Vaughn wrote:
While our rv was at the repair shop some one unplugged the rv and every thing in the freezer thawed, spoiled, rotted etc. then some one plugged it back in and every thing refroze. The odor is horrific. We have cleaned and cleaned and deodorized every nook and cranny . There is still an odor coming from some where. We have trays of baking soda and damp rid odor removers inside and still have a smell. Our next thing to try is coffee grounds if that does not work I do not know what to do next.....

Year before last we were getting a very funky fishy smell from " the fridge". Like you we cleaned everything but the odour persisted. On our Dometic model there is a plastic trim on the exterior below the door. On the back of that is a foam gasket. The gasket was the source and after a good cleaning our odour was gone and has yet to return.
stickdog
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017
Ozone machine will do the trick. If you don't know what one is google it.

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