Date:         Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:54:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
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From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic in an ASI
Comments: To: Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
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I have found the RM215 to be a bit touchy when not fully warmed up.  The
instructions say to run the refrigerator on the 0 setting until the flue is
warm.  I let it run on 0 for 5-10 minutes to form a steady draft in the
flue.  My best results so far have come from gradually increasing the
propane flow to the desired setting over a period of 30 minutes or so.  For
whatever reason, if I forget to turn the 12v element off, the fridge shuts
down after about 15-20 minutes regardless of how carefully I have
manipulated the propane flow.  Also, my fridge seems to be very sensitive to
altitude changes.  At 2000 ft it will run continuously on the maximum
setting.  By the time I arrived at 7000 feet, I could not turn the knob from
the minimum setting without causing the flame to go out.  Fortunately, the
air gets plenty cool at night at in Flagstaff, AZ and the minimum gas flow
was enough to keep the food cool.

Mike Snow




-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 8:25 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Dometic in an ASI


Is the fridge in propane mode meant to only operate with the thermostat
at 0?  I can get my fridge to light if I preheat it on 12V.  Once lit I
habe the following problem: after hours of warming up with the
thermostat at 0, the flame goes out every time I turn up the thermo?
Any ideas.

Matt & Nise

81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"