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JohnG4706
Explorer
Aug 14, 2016

Dampness in Refrigerator

This is my second year with my Puma 23FB. Last year 160 nights up to Alaska. This summer already 45 nights in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, etc. Retired life is great...

I have the standard Dometic, two door, Model DMR702. My refrigerator/freezer runs at around 40/10 +/- 5 degrees F. The cardboard boxes (Eggos, pizza, etc.) in the freezer feel damp. I build up a certain amount of frost in the freezer compartment. I keep everything running until I return home and shut everything down. I stick a bath towel in the freezer with the door open to collect the melting frost and really dry it out for the next trip.

Is there anything that can be done to reduce the dampness and frost? You sort of get spoiled with the frost-free home units.

Thanks.
  • bjlakatos1's avatar
    bjlakatos1
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2016
    check the seals with a dollar bill. Close the door on it and see if you can pull it out easily. My norcold seals went bad on part of the door. The seals are folded in two so I was able to stuff some soft insulation inside the fold to correct the problem. I understand the norcold seals are part of the door and can not be replaced.
  • icanon's avatar
    icanon
    Explorer
    Aug 15, 2016
    rockhillmanor wrote:

    RV Mobile Repair while I was at a CG. They carry them on board their trucks because they fail so often.


    Thanks
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer II
    Aug 15, 2016
    icanon wrote:
    rockhillmanor wrote:
    sch911 wrote:
    Check the door seals for an air leak. The warm moist ambient air entering the fridge/freezer causes excessive condensation and frost.


    X2
    Those RV fridge door seals go south pretty quick. I replaced mine and all the moisture on my food stopped.


    Where did you get the replacement door seals from? Thanks.


    RV Mobile Repair while I was at a CG. They carry them on board their trucks because they fail so often.
  • icanon's avatar
    icanon
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2016
    rockhillmanor wrote:
    sch911 wrote:
    Check the door seals for an air leak. The warm moist ambient air entering the fridge/freezer causes excessive condensation and frost.


    X2
    Those RV fridge door seals go south pretty quick. I replaced mine and all the moisture on my food stopped.


    Where did you get the replacement door seals from? Thanks.
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer II
    Aug 14, 2016
    sch911 wrote:
    Check the door seals for an air leak. The warm moist ambient air entering the fridge/freezer causes excessive condensation and frost.


    X2
    Those RV fridge door seals go south pretty quick. I replaced mine and all the moisture on my food stopped.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2016
    Check the door seals for an air leak. The warm moist ambient air entering the fridge/freezer causes excessive condensation and frost.

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