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Crossroads Sunset Trail trailers - thinking might buy
We sold our smaller trailer and looking to upgrade in size. Have found a 2013 Crossroads Sunset Trail 250RB for reasonable price. I've heard some negative things regarding warranties but this is far outside any warranty. Anyone have experience with this line? Have not been able to find much online about this particular model. We appreciate any guidance. FYI, we're looking for something 28 ft or less. Outside kitchen, would like one slide out. Durable and decently manufactured.2.5KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Dometic RM2551 fridge won't operate on propane
Also, I want to thank everyone who has given advice. You guys are awesome! Many times the people in forums are not kind to someone new to the whatever. Not the case here. Everyone had great suggestions and it felt like you really wanted to help. Thanks again! We're looking forward to our next trip next week!838Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dometic RM2551 fridge won't operate on propane
I looked at the pinhole orifice and could not see through. So, took a very small pin and widened a bit. Made all the difference in the world! I now have a flame that looks like the one Old Biscuit posted. May have done a little too good a job because I had to reduce the amount of gas going through as it was a bit too good. Now, the bottom of the flue is hot and the top is not!! Just like it's supposed to be. Fingers crossed, we may have the issue resolved!837Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dometic RM2551 fridge won't operate on propane
I took a gun cleaning brush and cleaned out the tube. I went all the way past the holes. There was no debris. My next task is to check the pressure. Both stove units burn bright blue with plenty of flame. So, I believe the problem would have to be after the split to the stove. Also,as a footnote, the water heater works very well. Only 20-30 minutes after turning on that we have nice, hot water.837Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dometic RM2551 fridge won't operate on propane
So this is how my flame appears: https://www.flickr.com/photos/137198858@N05/48737539913/in/dateposted/ I have completed a leak test and can find no leaks. The burners on the stove put off a much higher flame - exactly what I would expect from a gas stove.837Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dometic RM2551 fridge won't operate on propane
Ok; my flame doesn't look like that. It looks like the small, bright flames in the picture but doesn't create a plume of blue flame. Next thing is to check the pressure and make sure we are getting the propane necessary. Thanks for an informative pic!836Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dometic RM2551 fridge won't operate on propane
Thanks so much everyone! Especially love the diagram on how the unit works. Excellent information. The camper is a 2013 Vista. The Mfg date on the Dometic RM2551 is 2011. I have not pulled out the unit and inspected from the top down which is my next task. I did try to push the baffle upwards to see if there was any resistance which it wouldn't move. The flame does not reach the inside of the flue. It is a small blue flame that is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch high.836Views0likes0CommentsDometic RM2551 fridge won't operate on propane
We are new to the camping / RV world so please excuse any rookie statements I make. We love the camper but are learning there are a number of maintenance issues. Our Dometic runs well on shore power. The bottom of the tube heats up and there's a noticable difference in temp between the top and bottom of the tube. On LP, however, it lights with no problem and stays lit with a nice blue flame. However, the entire tube heats to the point of being very hot to the touch; no thermo difference between top and bottom. The fridge does not cool at all when on LP. I've inspected the board and it looks good - no obvious overheating or bad connections. I've inspected the flume from the bottom. The baffle is present and I do not detect any soot or debris in the tube. I appreciate any suggestions as to what to do next. I am mechanically inclined so not afraid to get into it deeper.3.3KViews0likes17Comments
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