We have a 2003 Springdale that we purchased used about 7 years ago. At that time we replaced the fridge with a new Dometic DM2652RBX. I have been extremely OCD about making sure the trailer/fridge is completely level before we run it. We aren't full time RVers, so it doesn't get constant use. We just got back from a road trip. About 4 days in, the fridge quit working. We couldn't figure out what was wrong so bought an ice chest and made do. Now that we're home, we leveled out the TT and my husband checked everything that he could and it seems to be getting power. He turned on the fridge so we could see if it worked at all. After a few hours I checked it and neither freezer or fridge cool, but the face of the refrigerator, between freezer and fridge, was very hot to the touch. Not the doors, but the space between them. Right in the center. I immediately turned it off. Our regular RV place is really booked up. I'm hoping we don't already need a new fridge. This one does not have that many hours on it. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
Grants pass isnt far. Were just west of Salem. Amish cooling units are around 655 dollars depending on refer model. If you happen to find a bad board, Dinosaur boards oit of Lincoln City are 10 times better than Dometic or Norcold boards.
When I press the "on" button on the refer, it does light up. Is that what you mean? It's getting power, or the front wouldn't be so hot. Also, it looks like an Amish built unit is at least $1,000! Yikes.
It may be cheaper to go to residential and solar than to replace the fridge.
Regards, Don My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.
Open the outside access panel and look at the coils. I suspect you will find a yellowish powder. If so, your cooling unit is toast. Luckily if thats the case its a fairly easy DIY fix. Look online for Amish cooling unit, buy one. When you get it, watch Utube videos, read the insteuctions throroughly and go for it. It may take two people to get the refer off the wall and face down. But it can usually be done without taking the refer out of the trailer. If you do not smell ammonia or see a yellowish powder, check 12VDC at the board. When you press themon button do things light up?
