Iam new to the site and new owner of a 1986 Mazda T3000/T3500.
I have a Dometic RM2350 3 way fridge in my bus that I'm having problems with
and I'm in need for some advice. When I bought my bus the fridge was working
great, then we had some work done and they shorted out the electrics. Everything
seemed to be working fine and couldn't find any damage to any with any electrics.
Untill we were getting ready to go away and discovered the fridge no longer worked.
Does anyone know if the fridge could have been shorted out and how I could find this
out. I've pulled the fridge out and have managed to down loan it's manual from the web
but I still don't know what I'm looking for. Any help/advice will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance
jules47 said
03:26 PM Feb 8, 2016
I would be going back to the place who did the work - if It is shorted out - their responsibility.
elliemike said
04:10 PM Feb 8, 2016
So is it not working on 240v Is that what was shorted out !
Or was it the 12v.
Is it still working on gas.
Possum3 said
04:13 PM Feb 8, 2016
Firstly Not my field - Which function is/isn't working Gas, 12volt or 240volt? Or all three not working? What was the nature of work being done that created short circuit? Have you checked In-line fuse from main supply? Are there any other fuses in the Refrigerator circuit? What is the brand size and model No of Refrigerator?
Knowing all this may be assistance of a Keyboard warrior fridge guru.
Tasha_75 said
04:57 PM Feb 8, 2016
Hi, it's not working on either 12v or 240v I haven't tried it on gas yet as I don't have I bottle yet
elliemike said
09:53 PM Feb 8, 2016
Tasha_75 wrote:
Hi, it's not working on either 12v or 240v I haven't tried it on gas yet as I don't have I bottle yet
Not so sure it needed to be pulled out to find what the fault was, especially if you don't know what to look for. It might be simple stuff like fuses.
If it is not working on all heating/power sources it may have something wrong with the condenser.
I imagine it will be something simple though
Mike
Aus-Kiwi said
10:42 PM Feb 8, 2016
No compressor on absorption fridge . Chase loom
Back to power source ..
Dougwe said
07:07 AM Feb 9, 2016
Welcome to the gang Tasha 75, enjoy here and out in the playground.
I had a similar problem in another Den many moons back and found it was the heater element. Just a thought.
Jaahn said
07:34 AM Feb 9, 2016
Hi Tasha_75
Here is the manual for the fridge and it has a circuit diagram.
It looks simple enough with no electronics but no fuses there, so perhaps a wire has burnout or something simple. You will need to get a person who can check it out with a meter I think.
Good luck Jaahn
Tasha_75 said
11:59 AM Feb 9, 2016
Thank you for the link to the manual, hopefully it will help
John Kay said
05:41 PM Feb 10, 2016
Hi Tasha_75,
It could be a number of things. Perhaps you could check that fridge is getting 12 volt power supply to operate the fridge.
In other words, check the vehicle fuses, Follow the fridge 12 volt supply from the starter Battery and or 2nd battery if fitted.
PS: Even to run on gas it must have power to ignite the gas ( assuming it has an electronic starer).
I will check the schematics and post you later.
I have attached the manual (RM202350,pdf).
I was wrong to assume that it had an electronic starter, Its a Piezo.
If you would like my help leave me your number and I will call you and talk you through.
Regards John
-- Edited by John Kay on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 06:26:45 PM
-- Edited by John Kay on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 07:00:14 PM
-- Edited by John Kay on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 07:36:33 PM
Hi
The very first thing to have checked was ,is the boiler getting HOT on both 240V operation, & 12v with the car engine running!
Now It is out, at least plug the 240V in & see if the boiler is getting hot
If it is, the problem is in the refrigerant system
First step is with power disconnected ,tip the fridge upside down
Give it a few shakes & let it stand overnight, then turn it upright & try powered on 240V again
Without knowing what was actually shorted, there is no way of knowing if fridge 12V &240V operation could be affected[It is a simple manually selected power source fridge [.no electronics]
Hi everyone,
Iam new to the site and new owner of a 1986 Mazda T3000/T3500.
I have a Dometic RM2350 3 way fridge in my bus that I'm having problems with
and I'm in need for some advice. When I bought my bus the fridge was working
great, then we had some work done and they shorted out the electrics. Everything
seemed to be working fine and couldn't find any damage to any with any electrics.
Untill we were getting ready to go away and discovered the fridge no longer worked.
Does anyone know if the fridge could have been shorted out and how I could find this
out. I've pulled the fridge out and have managed to down loan it's manual from the web
but I still don't know what I'm looking for. Any help/advice will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance
So is it not working on 240v Is that what was shorted out !
Or was it the 12v.
Is it still working on gas.
Knowing all this may be assistance of a Keyboard warrior fridge guru.
Hi, it's not working on either 12v or 240v I haven't tried it on gas yet as I don't have I bottle yet
Not so sure it needed to be pulled out to find what the fault was, especially if you don't know what to look for. It might be simple stuff like fuses.
If it is not working on all heating/power sources it may have something wrong with the condenser.
I imagine it will be something simple though
Mike
I had a similar problem in another Den many moons back and found it was the heater element. Just a thought.
Hi Tasha_75
Here is the manual for the fridge and it has a circuit diagram.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Dometic+RM2350+3+way+fridge+manual&qs=n&form=QBRE&pq=dometic+rm2350+3+way+fridge+manual&sc=1-34&sp=-1&sk=&cvid=1501935D787B4B03827374DCC85DA6BE
It looks simple enough with no electronics but no fuses there, so perhaps a wire has burnout or something simple. You will need to get a person who can check it out with a meter I think.
Good luck Jaahn
Thank you for the link to the manual, hopefully it will help
Hi Tasha_75,
It could be a number of things. Perhaps you could check that fridge is getting 12 volt power supply to operate the fridge.
In other words, check the vehicle fuses, Follow the fridge 12 volt supply from the starter Battery and or 2nd battery if fitted.
PS: Even to run on gas it must have power to ignite the gas ( assuming it has an electronic starer).
I will check the schematics and post you later.
I have attached the manual (RM202350,pdf).
I was wrong to assume that it had an electronic starter, Its a Piezo.
If you would like my help leave me your number and I will call you and talk you through.
Regards John
-- Edited by John Kay on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 06:26:45 PM
-- Edited by John Kay on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 07:00:14 PM
-- Edited by John Kay on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 07:36:33 PM
Hi
The very first thing to have checked was ,is the boiler getting HOT on both 240V operation, & 12v with the car engine running!
Now It is out, at least plug the 240V in & see if the boiler is getting hot
If it is, the problem is in the refrigerant system
First step is with power disconnected ,tip the fridge upside down
Give it a few shakes & let it stand overnight, then turn it upright & try powered on 240V again
Without knowing what was actually shorted, there is no way of knowing if fridge 12V &240V operation could be affected[It is a simple manually selected power source fridge [.no electronics]