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Forum: General RV Questions 01-24-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Yep, the RV I traded in on this one had a Dometic...

Yep, the RV I traded in on this one had a Dometic with the Temp Control (slide 1-5) between the fridge and the freezer. 34 deg no matter the outside temp at #3-4. Admitted it was a 6cf and this new...
Forum: General RV Questions 09-05-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
I basically was seeing the same thing, with the...

I basically was seeing the same thing, with the thermistor plugged in and laying on the top shelf, 38-42 depending on time of day (or night). I finally just removed the thermometer (to cut down on...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-29-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Just an update. I got a note from my dealer and...

Just an update. I got a note from my dealer and they have been doing some testing in concurrence with talking with a "wheel" at Dometic DU service. They figured out that they needed a fan to exhaust...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-24-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
I know the feeling real well. Mine has been 42-43...

I know the feeling real well. Mine has been 42-43 the last few days. It hasn't been opened. The trailer is 82. I hve tried the thermistor unplugged, plugged in, laying in the fridge, and about...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-18-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Again I e-mailed Dometic. I agreed the...

Again I e-mailed Dometic. I agreed the refrigerator was working to their spec which is tested at an ambient temperature of 90 deg. Unfortunately my ambient exceeds their spec. I asked what could be...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-17-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Ok, looking for suggestions and or help. This...

Ok, looking for suggestions and or help. This refrigerator has been at 46 deg for 2 days. Hasn't been opened, I don't want to think about what it might be if I had been using it.



This...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-14-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
What's hard to understand? A short is zero...

What's hard to understand? A short is zero resistance. An open is infinite resistance. Unplugging the thermistor is the same as an open.
Forum: General RV Questions 08-12-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Think about it again. Zero resistance is high...

Think about it again. Zero resistance is high temp and controller to max cold. High resistance is low temperature and no cold. No thermistor is infinite resistance, NO cold. But that's not the way it...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-12-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
I have a problem I can't resolve. On the...

I have a problem I can't resolve.

On the thermistor;

When the temperature goes up the resistance goes down.

As the temperature goes down the resistance goes up.
Forum: General RV Questions 08-11-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Mine does fine as long as it's below 95-100. It's...

Mine does fine as long as it's below 95-100. It's this extreme heat we've been having.



AND all they can say is "It meets spec's" No acknowledgement of a problem in out of "norm" temperatures.
Forum: General RV Questions 08-11-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Got a response from Dometic; Cliff ...

Got a response from Dometic;



Cliff



We have contacted the service center and have determined that your fridge is running to specs. Please see the attachment below.
Forum: General RV Questions 08-11-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
That was their first response to my dealer, bad...

That was their first response to my dealer, bad thermistor. Ordered the part and replaced it. Check the chart I posted.



I don't care what Dometic says, it still isn't right. What are they...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-11-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Jason and others, here's the e-mail for Dometic....

Jason and others, here's the e-mail for Dometic. They usually respond in less than an hour.



customersupportcenter@dometicusa.com



Throw another log on the fire....
Forum: General RV Questions 08-11-2011, 02:07 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
This morning mine was back down to 34.8 with 85...

This morning mine was back down to 34.8 with 85 outside.



I sent the chart to Dometic and here's the reply;



Thank you for the precise data. Our technical dept has been trying to get in...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-10-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Here is the latest test. Aug 10, 2011 RV is...

Here is the latest test. Aug 10, 2011

RV is in the shade, AC on and set at 80 deg, refrigerator empty, the door has not been opened in over 24 hrs.

Time Ref Temp Outside Temp

8:30 AM34.5 ...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-10-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
I e-mailed Dometic about sending someone down...

I e-mailed Dometic about sending someone down here to fix the problem since they can't seem to figure out our heat. Be interesting to see what they say... I really don't expect much but someone needs...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-10-2011, 02:58 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
While fighting the same problem I had one of...

While fighting the same problem I had one of those 4AM inspirations.



The thermistor is mounted on the cooling fins and calibrated for maintaining x degrees where ever it is. I know mine when...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-09-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
Well my new CF285RL spent the last 2 weeks at the...

Well my new CF285RL spent the last 2 weeks at the dealer to fix a refrigerator that wasn't cooling (50 deg). Picked it up yesterday and turned it on. It's been almost 20 hours and it's now at 42 deg....
Forum: General RV Questions 08-08-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 36,863
Posted By avvidclif
On the warm refrigerator. I am going to pick mine...

On the warm refrigerator. I am going to pick mine up today after the thermistor was replaced. Hopefully it will be cooler than it was.



I sent Dometic an e-mail and here's their reply;
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