I have a Dometic fridge that runs perfect on AC but won't switch over automatically to gas. Either the ignitor or the electrode is bad. However, if I remove the covers, switch it from AC to gas and ignite the burner before it times out, it works perfect and will even make ice.
But when I light it manually, as soon as I start down the road, evidentally the wind blows out the flame. I hate having to run the generator just for the fridge but is there a reason my burner flame keeps blowing out when traveling? Seems like this would happen whether my ignitor/electrode were working or not. I thought about sealing off the louvered cover to keep out the wind but I'm afraid the burner may generate too much heat and melt something. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Tim Collins
1995 Newmar 35' Dutch Star diesel pusher, acquired 1/21/05
My last Dometic fridge would "blow out" when we travelled. I solved the problem by putting two sections of sheet metal between the door and the fridge. I used two so that I could slide them together when we reached our destination and also for ease in getting them in the compartment.
Both extended a few inches above the upper door edge and when extended, went all the way from side to side.
Phil
'03 F250 deezle and '01 Komfort 27FS
Off the grid and outta sight at home
Go camping to have neighbors and amenities
Both the RV's I've owned had this problem and in both cases cleaning the igniter, burner and other nearby parts solved the problem. I keep a piece of sandpaper tucked in my fridge access area and clean off the igniter a couple times of year.
When driving you should switch it into DC mode. Just remember to switch it back to GAS when you get to camp or you'll end up with a dead battery. I've often wondered if they could make a fridge that would autoswitch to DC like they do for AC. Maybe they do, ours is a 15 year old RM2611
1994 Lance 990 on 1997 F350 PSD Dually
We also have a 'truck' that FLYS
Our 2008 trip to The Canadian Rockies
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