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Just bought a new to us travel trailer. It has a Dometic americana absorption fridge (don’t know the model # off the top of my head but I can get it if needed). We plugged in and after a few hours now the fridge doesnt seem noticeably cooler, though the freezer kind of does. Fuses look good.
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I’d give it some time. It can take 12 hours or more to cool down an absorption fridge.
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I typically turn mine on the night before and let it cool down overnight. Others will turn it on a full two days before the plan to leave. It can take time.
That said, if it doesn’t feel cool after a while, there are a few things that can affect proper cooling:
- Make sure your RV is level
- Check the thermostat (if you have one) and adjust if necessary
- Check the door gasket to make sure it’s sealing properly
More likely than not, it just need smore time to cool down.
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We turn ours on a full two days before leaving and stock it with pre-cooled/frozen items. Ambient temps can affect cool down times too.
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