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Raynbowman
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Jul 30, 2016

Rm2620 Dometic Reefer problem

Refrigerator will not cool properly 45f, freezer will cool to minus 20f. I have cleaned orifice, cleaned solenoid valve and all connections. Cleaned flue and replaced insert. Replaced thermistor. Both ac and propane work this way.

So to try and fault the black box, I shut down refrigerator and disconnected all power sources. I removed incoming leads to propane solenoid valve, and powered solenoid up with 12 volt dc power source. I ran overnight and fridge went to 80f and freezer 50f. I reconnected everything stock and fired up on propane and had ice in freezer in 3 hours.


My question is then: is there or are there any electrically controlled devices (valves) within the walls of the unit that have to be controlled with 12 volts, and without any power source to black box and eyebrow, which is why when I isolated solenoid valve I got no cooling what so ever.

A lot of searches have suggested the thermistor was at fault, not so in this case.

Is it the black box, or a faulty (unknown) valve within the walls of the refrigerator.

I would love so much to have any input into my dilemma.

Much appreciated
  • Fault is not with controls. On full bypass meaning thermistor unplugged from board, it will get below freezing. It should be capable of cooling 60 - 80 degrees below ambient air temperature. You need to fix airflow (venting requirements). Fiberglass bat insulation sides and top to have insulation close gap on sides and top helping to insulate box from exterior heat. Biggest issue is 5" gap at rear. You need to build an additional wall (box baffle) that closes that gap to 1" or less. Goal is rising airflow up at rear of refer is forced to pass across refer coils and fins to dissipate heat off them and escape out upper refer vent lid. Also use oem lid on roof. DO NOT USE AFTERMARKET CAMCO BRAND LID ON OEM DOMETIC BASE. They are very restrictive on dometics base and cause airflow problems. If CAMCO brand lid is used you must modify oem base vent to vent properly.

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