Roberto Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Have had this fridge in an 83 Toyota dolphin I purchased about 6 months ago. Worked great on both electric and propane until recently the propane side became weak. It still cools on propane but not nearly as good as before. Before I would set the dial to 2 out of 10, otherwise everything would freeze in the main compartment. Now I set at 10 and it barely cools the main compartment, but the freezer will still freeze water eventually. Called around to a few rv shops but they don't want to mess with it since they cant get parts for it. Hoping it just needs a little maintenance. Any recommendations are welcome, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I hate internet guessing...Rust and scale in boiler stack. Clean the stack with a bristle brush and compressed air. Wear a mask and safety goggles when you do this. The scale is nasty. Good luck. P.S. the boiler stack is the tall vertical chamber/tube on top of where the propane flame lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Does your stove top light up the same. A faulty regulator could reduce the gas pressure and hinder fridge cooling. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 Thanks for the responses. The gas pressure is good. I tried cleaning the stack and it has been working better, not as good as before but definitely an improvement. I had been noticing a foul smell from inside the fridge at times. Thought it just needed to be cleaned at first so I cleaned it out but the smell comes and goes so it's days may be numbered if it's leaking. Would the coolant be visually obvious if it was leaking into fridge? I had to wipe down the bottom of the fridge but it looked like water that had drained from freezer and didn't seem to be the source of the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) The coolant of RV type refrigerators is ammonia, if there is a leak in the system it is very apparent. Normal foul smells are usually mold related. When you store an RV you should block the refer door open so that air circulates and keeps the mold to a minimum. Edited May 17, 2022 by WME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makatak Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I just bought an83 dolphin and it needs a ton of work. When I opened the fridge door I almost passed out from the ammonia smell. Is there a newer replacement fridge that will work? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WecallitFred Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 My refrigerator just quit also. 93 Winnebago Warrior. On propane, the boiler was hot to the touch, but did not cool the fridge. Saw your comment about cleaning the boiler stack, but can't figure how to get to it. It goes straight up about 3 feet inside the wall. Did you mean get on the roof and remove the vent? I am now trying electric but don't have high hopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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