Dometic rm2601 Refrigerator. No Orange Light on ELEC
This is my first Recreational Vehicle: 1989 Fleetwood Prowler 28ft 26g. I have all manuals that the original owner kept, plus a few extra tech sheets/etc from the internet...
NOTE: All testing is on "Shore Power" and has a charged 12v battery connected on the tongue of the trailer.
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When I first tested the Dometic LP/Elec refrigerator, I did not get the "Lamp E" to flicker ORANGE at ALL when choosing "Gas" or "Elec". The inside illumation bulb is blown, so I did not have confirmation of 12v by verifying the inside light turning on...
After some internet searching, I learned that I should check the "3 fuses on the control board" from the outside access panel. When I removed all covering from the back of the refrigerator, I do NOT see a control board of any kind...???
However, I did remember removing a 12v fuse from the tongue wiring harness when we connected to the trailer to bring it home after purchase. I came back 2 days later, put that fuse in, plugged in shore power AC,....and now I was able to see the Lamp flicker in the "GAS" position. In "GAS" position, I followed directions to hold the ignitor button, and the light went out. Soon after, I heard the refrigerator begin to make sounds of "circulation" bubbling/etc. However, I was not able to leave it running on gas because I had other work to be done. So I switched to "ELEC", ...and the orange light NEVER FLICKERED.
--------------------------My Questions----------------------
1) For "GAS" operation, does "shore AC power" provide the 12v? Or do I absolutely NEED the 12v battery (and fuse) I added later? Please clarify so I will know if the tongue fuse is providing the 12v that now allows "GAS" operation to work?????
2) Any idea why my refrigerator does not have a "control board with fuses" on the rear (from the access panel)? Please note, that I have looked for the plastic cover that indicated a control board is there.
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Due to my small yard, my new hobby-toy is parked at a friend's house and I have limited time each week to go work on it. I look forward to going back soon to pay more attention to the refrigerator. Unfortunately, I was overloaded last time with the task of giving ALL appliances a "quick inspection." Any advice for fast troubleshooting or what I am overlooking or just do not know....please let me know. For example, after I left, I then realized that I should have removed the 12v tongue fuse to test the "GAS" operation and determine if "GAS" operation is "dependent on 12v battery EVEN ON shore power AC".... Please overload me with your knowledge?? :D
--TJ
NOTE: All testing is on "Shore Power" and has a charged 12v battery connected on the tongue of the trailer.
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When I first tested the Dometic LP/Elec refrigerator, I did not get the "Lamp E" to flicker ORANGE at ALL when choosing "Gas" or "Elec". The inside illumation bulb is blown, so I did not have confirmation of 12v by verifying the inside light turning on...
After some internet searching, I learned that I should check the "3 fuses on the control board" from the outside access panel. When I removed all covering from the back of the refrigerator, I do NOT see a control board of any kind...???
However, I did remember removing a 12v fuse from the tongue wiring harness when we connected to the trailer to bring it home after purchase. I came back 2 days later, put that fuse in, plugged in shore power AC,....and now I was able to see the Lamp flicker in the "GAS" position. In "GAS" position, I followed directions to hold the ignitor button, and the light went out. Soon after, I heard the refrigerator begin to make sounds of "circulation" bubbling/etc. However, I was not able to leave it running on gas because I had other work to be done. So I switched to "ELEC", ...and the orange light NEVER FLICKERED.
--------------------------My Questions----------------------
1) For "GAS" operation, does "shore AC power" provide the 12v? Or do I absolutely NEED the 12v battery (and fuse) I added later? Please clarify so I will know if the tongue fuse is providing the 12v that now allows "GAS" operation to work?????
2) Any idea why my refrigerator does not have a "control board with fuses" on the rear (from the access panel)? Please note, that I have looked for the plastic cover that indicated a control board is there.
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Due to my small yard, my new hobby-toy is parked at a friend's house and I have limited time each week to go work on it. I look forward to going back soon to pay more attention to the refrigerator. Unfortunately, I was overloaded last time with the task of giving ALL appliances a "quick inspection." Any advice for fast troubleshooting or what I am overlooking or just do not know....please let me know. For example, after I left, I then realized that I should have removed the 12v tongue fuse to test the "GAS" operation and determine if "GAS" operation is "dependent on 12v battery EVEN ON shore power AC".... Please overload me with your knowledge?? :D
--TJ
