If it is low on coolant or you cannot see any you will need to get it replaced. 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.

Equipment for Dometic Fridge Troubleshooting. If it then gets cold, the problem is much more likely to be the 24v heating element. Are you sure your electric lighter is working as well?

Most RV refrigerators operate on either 110v AC or propane gas. Sometimes if you have not used the fridge on gas for a long time it takes a while for the gas to get to the fridge to light.

I have a problem we are in Spain and using Spanish gas,runs ok all day,then 2-3am the alarm goes of the ignition failed ,and keeps on failing so turn on electric, switch to gas in the morning and it runs fine, we are running on Butane and the temp outside has not dropped below 10 c ,the fridge was serviced before we left the uk and cleaned with a air line ,any suggestions .

Your fridge needs enough coolant so it can operate properly. Caravan fridge not working … A common problem is when the refrigerator stops cooling properly -- especially after it hasn't been used in awhile. See Blockage in the coolant system below. If you’ve come here to find help with your RV refrigerator not cooling or your RV fridge not working at all, then the following steps will help you localize the problem, and (hopefully) get you back up and running at little or no expense.

My old fridge in the previous van would take up to three or four minutes to light.

Try running the fridge on gas. A few tools can help make the process simpler.

Ensure the fridge has enough coolant gas.

January 29, 2020 August 13, 2019 by Mike. If the fridge still doesn’t get cold then the problem could be a blockage in the coolant system. I’m not sure if the gas solenoid valve can be ‘serviced’ and I’ve no idea if the installation of the Dometic fridge in Michael’s motorhome (I don’t think he has ever provided details of the vehicle’s make, model and year of manufacture) would allow sufficient access through the lower exterior ventilation grille for the valve to be replaced without moving the fridge beforehand. Digital Multimeter. Some also operate on 12v DC, as well.

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Dometic Caravan Fridge Not Working on 240v.

Even if you’re not an electrician, there are many steps you can take to troubleshoot the fridge on your own. A digital multimeter, or voltmeter, can tell you whether there’s power going to your fridge. RV refrigerators can fail for a number of reasons.