More Dometic RM2652 ???

dougrainer wrote:
RV cooling units CANNOT be refilled. They must be rebuilt and then filled with specialized equipment. IF the Ammonia has not leaked out and the Cooling Unit is bad, that means it is BLOCKED. Rebuilders cut out the Blocked tubing and weld new tubing in place and then charge the cooling unit. Doing the work yourself, rebuilds are a great way to fix your RV refer. Not hard to do, and they come with directions. Doug

They can be refilled. Check out the place in Kentucky that does the training. They sell equipment and provide training to do it.

DFord wrote:
Sorry to say, there's no magic bullets when it comes to RV refrigerators. Make sure whoever you take it to is experienced. Your profile doesn't indicate what part of the country you're located so no recommendations.

Way back when I first learned about absorption refrigerators the only thing to try with a malfunctioning unit was to turn it upside down and let it set for 24 hours before setting it rightside up, letting it rest awhile and trying it again. I seldom worked and probably isn't worth the effort.

I turned my Dometic upside down twice in the twelve years I owned it, worked both times. this last time the cooling unit developed a pin hole from rust. Putting in a Residential.

Absorbsion cooling has been around for over 100 years, not just for RV's. Doug

RV cooling units CANNOT be refilled. They must be rebuilt and then filled with specialized equipment. IF the Ammonia has not leaked out and the Cooling Unit is bad, that means it is BLOCKED. Rebuilders cut out the Blocked tubing and weld new tubing in place and then charge the cooling unit. Doing the work yourself, rebuilds are a great way to fix your RV refer. Not hard to do, and they come with directions. Doug

DFord wrote:
Sorry to say, there's no magic bullets when it comes to RV refrigerators. Make sure whoever you take it to is experienced. Your profile doesn't indicate what part of the country you're located so no recommendations.

Way back when I first learned about absorption refrigerators the only thing to try with a malfunctioning unit was to turn it upside down and let it set for 24 hours before setting it rightside up, letting it rest awhile and trying it again. I seldom worked and probably isn't worth the effort.

Absorption refrigerators is what they're called, eh? Interesting! Appreciated the reply and suggestion. Thought about attemping to remove the cooling unit but not sure how/what this May involve?

I presume that an aftermarket replacement cooling unit can be bought as this is one of the options the RV dealer suggested plus labor to install it?

Not sure if the cooling unit can be refilled? BTW I'm located near Danville, Pa. Thank you for taking the time to reply. Every reply is important and will help in sorting this out. KC

Sorry to say, there's no magic bullets when it comes to RV refrigerators. Make sure whoever you take it to is experienced. Your profile doesn't indicate what part of the country you're located so no recommendations.

Way back when I first learned about absorption refrigerators the only thing to try with a malfunctioning unit was to turn it upside down and let it set for 24 hours before setting it rightside up, letting it rest awhile and trying it again. I seldom worked and probably isn't worth the effort.