Freezer works, fridge does not.
Hello! I have a 2017 Travel Lite 625SL truck camper that I bought new. The fridge/freezer unit which is a Dometic RM2354, mfg 2016, worked OK when I bought it, but never as well as the larger unit...
Forum Discussion
Insufficient cooling on both heat sources is one of three things
*Ventilation ----- draft/airflow is obstructed across backside of fridge (insultaion fallen down, top vent obsctructed/birds nests, etc)
*Thermistor ------ even when ohms are within range they still can be bad
(Unplug and run firdge for 12 hrs minimum then check temps)
*Cooling Unit ---- obstruction/blockage between freezer coil and food compartment coil. Freezer gets ALL of the cooling effect and food compartment is minimal.
(Unplug electric heat element leads from lower circuit board. Plug the leads DIRECTLY into the 120VAC Outlet and run fridge for 12 hrs minimum. This is 'forced' cooling....bypassing ALL controls. If cooling unit functions both compartments will get COLD. If cooling unit obstructed only freezer will continue to get cold.
Hopefully...bad thermistor.
Replace with a 'Snip-The-Tip'
Otherwise...cooling unit DEAD
AS for MOVING thermistor on FIN.
YOUR Model has Temp Settings (1-5)
Put the themistor BACK where it was (OEM Position--middle of fin)
Make sure the tip is just protruding above top of clip and it is secure against the Fin
Moving the thermistor UP/DOWN is for those Models that use an 'AUTO TEMP CONTROL' (no temp setting adjustments)
NOT your Model
*Ventilation ----- draft/airflow is obstructed across backside of fridge (insultaion fallen down, top vent obsctructed/birds nests, etc)
*Thermistor ------ even when ohms are within range they still can be bad
(Unplug and run firdge for 12 hrs minimum then check temps)
*Cooling Unit ---- obstruction/blockage between freezer coil and food compartment coil. Freezer gets ALL of the cooling effect and food compartment is minimal.
(Unplug electric heat element leads from lower circuit board. Plug the leads DIRECTLY into the 120VAC Outlet and run fridge for 12 hrs minimum. This is 'forced' cooling....bypassing ALL controls. If cooling unit functions both compartments will get COLD. If cooling unit obstructed only freezer will continue to get cold.
Hopefully...bad thermistor.
Replace with a 'Snip-The-Tip'
Otherwise...cooling unit DEAD
AS for MOVING thermistor on FIN.
YOUR Model has Temp Settings (1-5)
Put the themistor BACK where it was (OEM Position--middle of fin)
Make sure the tip is just protruding above top of clip and it is secure against the Fin
Moving the thermistor UP/DOWN is for those Models that use an 'AUTO TEMP CONTROL' (no temp setting adjustments)
NOT your Model
