Rlantozzi Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hey everyone, Yesterday I purchased my first motorhome. It is a 1979 toyota sunrader with the 20r 4 cyl. I am sure I will have a lot of questions and I am hoping that someone on here can help me out. The person I purchased the rv from had it for a year and never used it so he couldn't really show me how to work anything. My first question is the fridge. How do I turn it on and select for it to run on electric or propane? Everything else that was electric worked fine, but I couldn't figure out the fridge...... Question #2. Is there a good way to test my propane system for leaks before trying to fire up the stove and water heater? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Welcome to the world of old and slow #1 There should be an AC power cord accessible from the out side. It should have a 110 plug, it may have a 30 amp plug and an adapter to a house hold outlet. Plug it into power and then find the switch on the refer that says AC/Gas switch to AC and wait 3-4 hours and then see if anything inside the refer is getting cold.. VERY IMPORTANT, the refer must be level. #2An RV store should have a leak check fluid. OR just mix up soapy water and dribble on each joint you can find. Light the stove first, then water heater and then the refer. Make sure there is water in the heater before you light it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlantozzi Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thanks. I cannot find a switch on the fridge anywhere though. I looked all over the outside parts that I can see and on the inside of it. Am I just missing something? I will try and figure out how to upload a pic of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlantozzi Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Pic of fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Check the door under the refer. Most of the controls are usually located on the bottom frame of the unit. You have to open the door to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlantozzi Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Nope nothing underneath of it except for two hoses going to the bathroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 If you open the refer door and get on your knees anything?? The AC/gas control SHOULD??? be by the thermostat for the refer, its a rotary dial switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlantozzi Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Nothing in the fridge at all as far as switches or dials go....HOWEVER I found a switch in a compartment on the exterior of the RV on the backside of where the fridge is where I could select 12v or 110. There was also gas lines in there but I couldn't make out any labels.... So I plugged the RV in and set it for 110 and I'm hoping that is it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 So since the controls seem to be in the back maybe it would be a good idea to post a pic of that too Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlantozzi Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Got it working thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I'm not sure how similar your RM235 is to the RM2193, but they both have controls in the rear. http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/dometic/refrigerator_model_rm2191_rm2193.html?idRes=753732 http://www.dometic.com/FileOrganizer/1-international/Operation%20&%20Installation%20Manuals/Refrigerators%20-%20Caravan-Motorhomes-RV/English%20&%20Multilingual/General-service-manual-for-old-Dometic-refrigerators.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnynshare Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Nothing in the fridge at all as far as switches or dials go....HOWEVER I found a switch in a compartment on the exterior of the RV on the backside of where the fridge is where I could select 12v or 110. There was also gas lines in there but I couldn't make out any labels.... So I plugged the RV in and set it for 110 and I'm hoping that is it.... To repeat, make sure the RV is level otherwise you will ruin the refrigerator -- it cannot run akilter on propane or electricity. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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