ambercaye Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hey Everyone! I was testing out everything in the 1976 Chinook the other day, stove works fine, water fine but the only issue is the original Dometic Fridge. Now I am not sure how long it takes to start up, if it really makes any noise or anything like that. I tried running it plugged in and off the propane too since it is a 3-way fridge. Any tips on how to get this thing running? Thanks Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, ambercaye said: Hey Everyone! I was testing out everything in the 1976 Chinook the other day, stove works fine, water fine but the only issue is the original Dometic Fridge. Now I am not sure how long it takes to start up, if it really makes any noise or anything like that. I tried running it plugged in and off the propane too since it is a 3-way fridge. Any tips on how to get this thing running? Thanks Amber If original you have a Dometic RM211. It is different then what is used in many other Toyota RVs. Has a German-made rotary switch with contacts that often get corroded and do not work. Main thing is this. Regardless if trying to use on 120 volts AC, 12 volts DC, or propane - the back chimney areas MUST get hot. That is how it works. It MUST get HOT to get COLD. If it not getting hot - then you likely have a bad switch, or a blown fuse (hidden in the back) and/or a plugged burner. No noise when working correctly. The switch can be taken apart and cleaned and new ones are on Ebay often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambercaye Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 3 hours ago, jdemaris said: the back chimney areas MUST get hot. That is how it works. It MUST get HOT to get COLD. okay it does get hot. How long will it normally take to cool down then? thank you for your response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 In an hour or two, the fins in the freezer ought to feel cold. The entire refrigerator probably needs half-a-day to reach full coolness. I always turn mine on the night before I'm going to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 It's important that your camper be level. Doesn't have to be dead on but reasonably so. If not it won't cool even though it gets hot in the back Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 another good fridge tip is to empty the pan that sets below the fins in the fridge from time to time. Otherwise amebas and strange mildew monsters will grow in it and stink up the fridge. If left to fill too much it will overflow on your food also making fridge a soggy mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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