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Ripit's avatar
Ripit
Explorer
Apr 20, 2019

Dometic fridge not working

It’s been a couple of years since I used my 2008 Outfitter Apex 8. I’m cleaning it up to start using it again. Everything works except the Dometic fridge. It doesn’t come on at all. Its been wired where it only operates on 12 volts. I’ve check and I have 12 volts to the board. Where do I go from here. Thanks
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  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Apr 20, 2019
    Model of the refer?
    Does it have any LEDs on the eye brow?
    Hard to answer without model.
    Have you checked all the connectors on circuit board.
    You said 12 volts, does this mean 12 volt element or propane? If only 12 volts DC, element could be burnt out or 12 volt 30 amp fuse
  • work2much's avatar
    work2much
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2019
    If you are not using gas but only 12v to heat the element, I would check for 12v at the heating element. Those can be replaced. Do you see any signs of ammonia residue? Leaking ammonia is a somewhat common issue with older units.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Apr 20, 2019
    Is your panel having control lights?
    When they don't come on and the you have 12V on board fuse, the board is bad.
  • Ripit's avatar
    Ripit
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2019
    There is no control panel. Just a thermostat control on the back wall inside the fridge.
  • Ripit's avatar
    Ripit
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2019
    I don’t see any ammonia residue. Nor have I smelt any.
  • Ripit's avatar
    Ripit
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2019
    Yes great batteries. I have 550 watts of solars on the rrof
  • Ripit's avatar
    Ripit
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2019
    I’ll see if I can figure out where to check the element and look for a fuse. Like I said though I have 12 volts going into the board now.

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