Surveyor EcoLite Edition SV304 - Refrigerator

[rk_texas]

I have a friend that has a Surveyor Eco-Lite Edition SV304, probably a 2010-2011, that the refrigerator will not run on electricity. It will run fine on gas. I have checked the fuses and everything seems OK. When you open the door the light inside comes on so I know it is getting electricity. What do I look for? Thanks

[CavemanCharlie]

Boband4 wrote:
Very possible that they are linked. Is there a gfci outlet tripped? I have read of them being in cabinets or under sinks. My bathroom is right next to the refer so that is very possible. Are there other items/plugs not working? Maybe take the outside cover off, unplug the refer, and plug it into a different cord going direct to the shore power pedestal. That would confirm whether the problem is in the trailer wires or if it is in the actual refer.

Ya, I've had a gfci plugged thing tripped in the bathroom once. Took me a while to figure out why the kitchen outlet didn't work. Campers are often wired weird.

[bob213]

Try plugging the refrig. into an extension cord and then another 120v circuit. On my last trailer the built in receptacle for the refrig. was not connected to my circuit breaker panel.

[APT]

Locate the brand/model of your fridge. It's probably Dometic or Norcold, but should be obvious. Mine has a sticker inside that lists the model.

Then use www.google.com to locate a repair/owners manual. It should list a troubleshooting flowchart on how to test and what to repair/replace.

[Boband4]

Very possible that they are linked. Is there a gfci outlet tripped? I have read of them being in cabinets or under sinks. My bathroom is right next to the refer so that is very possible. Are there other items/plugs not working? Maybe take the outside cover off, unplug the refer, and plug it into a different cord going direct to the shore power pedestal. That would confirm whether the problem is in the trailer wires or if it is in the actual refer.

[rk_texas]

She left it on over night and was still not cooling the next day. And she just told me that the outside electrical plug does not work either. Starting to wonder if they are both connected in some way?

I wonder if there is a wiring diagram available for this trailer? That would help.

[Boband4]

How long do you leave it on electric before deciding it isnt working? The RV refers cool much faster on gas. I run mine on electric for 24 hours before loading it for a trip.