How to Start Dometic RM2510 in gas mode

Question

Yes I'm a newbie who just bought a Aerolite Cub travel trailer. Don't have any paperwork for any of the equipment.

The fridge in the trailer is a Dometic RM2510 with only gas and electric modes. The fridge works fine on electric. Had it sitting on the floor of my garage plugged in and in less than 24 hours had frozen a cup of water in the freezer and the water in fridge was 40 degrees.

I've found manuals online but what is not clear is the operation of the light. When I switch to gas the light immediately begins flashing. Is this normal operation? I'm used to the furnace in my house where a flashing light means you have a problem.

If I'm just stupid and the flashing is normal and I just need to keep pressing the start button until the gas line bleeds out let me know. I didn't try this because I'm thinking the flashing is a problem.

If the fridge does work on gas should I run it on gas while towing to keep the refrigerant flowing?

chris_bryant · Answer

The flash is normal- it flashes while producing a spark, so when the flashing stops, the flame is lit- keep holding the button for ~15-30 seconds after the flashing stops. It will take a long time the first time to get the LP up to the refrigerator.
That's a great refrigerator- you can, in a pinch, light it manually (with 2 people) and run it with no 12 volt power.

As to running it on LP while driving- it's a personal comfort issue. Many (most?) people do use it like this. Some are not comfortable running it. The only real issue is while fueling up, and going through "under" tunnels (as opposed to "through" tunnels).

dakota98 · Answer

As above +First thing to remember is the control panel requires 12 volt in order to operate even if you're on shore power, always keep that in mind.Things to check for &amp; do at this point are first, make sure the propane tank valve is open &amp; you have propane. Next, light one burner on your stove top &amp; run it for a minute or two. Unless there is another problem of some sort this should solve your issue &amp; the frig should run.

chris_bryant · Answer

Dakota98 wrote:As above +First thing to remember is the control panel requires 12 volt in order to operate even if you're on shore power, always keep that in mind.Actually, that model does not need 12 volt power- other than the reignitor. It is a purely mechanical model, combo thermostat, manual switch over, no electronics, other than reignitor. I have the 6 cu/ft version of this on my back porch for hurricanes- hook a 12 volt drill battery to it to light, then it's fine with no pwer.

ramwoodworks · Answer

Thanks much for the replies, glad to know it is probably just operator error.  I'll try lighting it tonight when I get home.  Hopefully it will work as well as it does on electric.

billkaufmann · Answer

Chris Bryant wrote:Dakota98 wrote:As above +First thing to remember is the control panel requires 12 volt in order to operate even if you're on shore power, always keep that in mind.Actually, that model does not need 12 volt power- other than the reignitor. It is a purely mechanical model, combo thermostat, manual switch over, no electronics, other than reignitor. I have the 6 cu/ft version of this on my back porch for hurricanes- hook a 12 volt drill battery to it to light, then it's fine with no pwer.The light in mine requires 12v.

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