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Newfie2016
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Jul 08, 2016

HELP! Dometic Fridge has power but not cooling

Hey guys i need help here. Im very new to these travel trailers but do have some mechanic skills. I have a 2012 springdale 311 with the dometic auto fridge "propane and electric". I never did have a problem with my fridge while hooked up to a 30amp service but the past 2 months while camping in a remote area with a 1800w honda generator and propane i ran into a issue. We left one day and kept the fridge in auto to run on the propane. Came back and everything melted. Even tried again with the generator and no cooling. I removed the outside panel and when i removed the plug-in from the outlet then plugged it back in i did hear the generator die down so it has to be drawing power. All lights seem to be working fine inside the trailor on the control panel. "No check light". I checked 2 or 3 clear cylinder type fuses i think in the circuit board and they seem fine, but will do a contunity test on it when i get home. Is there anywhere i should test for voltage? I didnt see any leaks of ammonia. The fridge smells but im thinking its from the food. Isnt there a area where i should blow compress air around the flu tank to remove rust from a burner? Im searching what i can and learning as i go. Help will be greatly appreciated before i bring the camper in$$$. Thanks guys.
  • Thanks guys. I had to fly to work the day it quit so i did not have alot of time to troubleshoot. The more advice i get the better. Will be home again in 10 days. Thanks again
  • Newfie2016 wrote:
    Even when the generator running? I know i do drain my battery at times just by having music on.



    Yes!! Needs a charged battery to keep the little computer going.
  • Check the circuit breaker to the battery. Check the battery voltage. Check the converter output to the battery. Check the 12v fuse that powers the fridge. These will confirm that you have voltage to the fridge's circuit board.

    Beyond 12V power failing, there can be a host of reasons you are having problems. A Forum member has trouble-shooting charts and schematics available for download at Bryant RV. Thanks again, Chris!
  • Even when the generator running? I know i do drain my battery at times just by having music on.