The refrigerator works on electric but does not get as cold as it should.
Rv fridge not working on electric or propane.
The refrigerator will not cool properly.
Remove the rv fridge access door.
But when we travel to and from the camp site we put refrigerator on gas but the refrigerator is not staying cold.
Posted on by don.
Propane vs electric propane vs.
A common problem is when the refrigerator stops cooling properly especially after it hasn t been used in awhile.
Turn off the propane the rv fridge.
You want to turn off the propane by closing the valves on the tanks and turn off the fridge so it doesn t keep trying to light the flame.
Remove the refrigerator access panel on the outside of your rv.
At the camp site it works fine on gas.
See how to solve a number of rv refrigerator repair issues yourself online repair manuals for dometic and norcold refrigerators and when it makes sense to replace instead of repair an rv refrigerator.
Choosing the right rv refrigerator.
Unplug the refrigerator from its outlet.
Rv refrigerators are designed in such a way that it is safe to have them on a burning flame during travel.
This in turn removes heat energy from the interior of the unit to keep your food cool.
It usually has a door like the one pictured below.
This way the refrigerator is working while you are rolling.
Rv refrigerator propane and electric.
There are three types of rv refrigerators commonly available.
Remove the access panel located outside of the rv behind the fridge.
If your refrigerator operates in propane mode but not with electricity troubleshoot the electrical system.
Plug in a small lamp or blow dryer and turn it on to ensure the outlet is getting electricity.
So you have an rv and it has a refrigerator.
There are different ways to power an absorption refrigerator which might influence the one that s best for your rv or your personal needs.
Also known as two way refrigerators most medium to large size rv absorption refrigerators are designed to run on.
I have a 2011 puma travel trailer.