Refrigerator Problem
Less than 1 year old Dometic RML 8555 (propane, 12v, 120v) never a cooling problem in previous 5 or 6 trips in central TX. Took a trip to northern New Mexico, no problems on propane during the 2-3 day trip but once at 8100 ft elevation, after about 18 hrs, fridge began to beep indicating not cooling. Thought the jet was dirty, shut of fridge for about 1.5 hrs to clean jet. Turned back on propane and worked for about 1.5 hrs then began to beep again. Put on 12 volt and went back to major town (6450 elevation) and after about 30-45 min. of a 1 hr drive, beeping stopped (indicating fridge cooling). Switched back to gas and drove to another campground (7700 ft elev.) while still on gas and after about 18 hrs at 7700 ft, fridge began to beep. Switched to 120v for 5 min but still beeping, switched to 12v still beeping. Turned off fridge for 30 min., then back on to gas, beeping stopped and began cooling. Went back to campground at 8100 ft stayed for about 18 hr. without any problem on gas. Drove to another campground (7500 ft elev.)and after about 6 hrs fridge began to beep. Turned fridge off for 30 min, back on gas began to beep. Switched off a couple more times for 30 min, then began to cool on gas. Decided to head home the next morning and had no problem on gas for the next 2-3 days on gas at lower elevation.
My initial thought was that the circuit board may be overheating and turning off for 1/2 to 1 hr allowed it to cool and start working again. But wondered whether at the elevations we were at (7500-8100 ft)if the propane regulator could be the problem rather than an electronic problem. I have never had a propane fridge problem at these elevations before but would like to get opinions from people who camp at these elevations on a more regular basis.
Sorry for the long post.
Mike
My initial thought was that the circuit board may be overheating and turning off for 1/2 to 1 hr allowed it to cool and start working again. But wondered whether at the elevations we were at (7500-8100 ft)if the propane regulator could be the problem rather than an electronic problem. I have never had a propane fridge problem at these elevations before but would like to get opinions from people who camp at these elevations on a more regular basis.
Sorry for the long post.
Mike
