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Re: Dometic fridge shuts off overnight (propane mode)
Propane is full so that definitely isn't it @grizzzman it does have a sort of uneven roorish sound. The burner ignites, goes for a bit, clicking starts (sometimes while burner is engaged), then burner goes out. Repeat, repeat, repeat until the clicker gives up. I tried posting a video before, will try again: https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO_lN2hi4tEBCH22J9Q1X5FqwMlgAGM9HTFx6kY @mchero I will have a look at this. There's quite a bit of dust in New Mexico, could very well be the issue.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Dometic fridge shuts off overnight (propane mode)
Hi everyone, Just a few clarifications based on the comments: Altitude: I'm based on Santa Fe, NM (7,000 feet) and have used the fridge over the past two seasons with no issues at all. This included camping at and above the altitude described, never an issue. Battery: a good theory, and the reason why I just replaced the batteries. Two new EverStarts from Walmart (group 24DC), but the standard ones: https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Lead-Acid-Marine-RV-Battery-Group-24DC/180350522. Even when fully charged I still experience the fridge clicking and "check" issue. The video I linked to in my original post was taken when the battery was fully charged. So maybe I need to get a higher cycling capacity battery? Is anyone familiar with these EverStarts? I'll also try the tuneup you suggest @mchero. Any guidance there? I'll start with cleaning the flame sensor as you mentioned @ScottG Thanks everyone. Will keep you posted.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsDometic fridge shuts off overnight (propane mode)
I have a two year old Dometic refrigerator that won't stay on in propane mode. Electric mode works fine. When starting up the fridge makes a bunch of clicking sounds, the burner momentarily engages then goes out, then more clicking, then burner, and so on for maybe 1-3 minutes until the fridge gives up and the "check" light comes on. If I keep resetting the fridge, maybe 4 or 5 times of this then the fridge will eventually engage and work fine. It will work throughout the day and into the evening. However, when I wake up in the mornings the “check” light is always on again. Repeat above and it starts working again. This makes me think maybe air is getting into the gas line overnight somehow? Or maybe it doesn't like cold temps (I was in CO at 9K feet, 70s in the day and 40s at night). I don't think there is a leak as I just returned from a five day trip where the gas line was open the entire time and I had plenty left in the tank afterwards even with consistent usage. I took a video of the burner trying to engage, see here: ***Link Removed*** Thoughts? Should I try replacing something?3.3KViews0likes20Comments
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