Date:         Sun, 16 Sep 2001 19:55:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott LeGear <plcz2go@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott LeGear <plcz2go@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Subject: Re: Dometic fridge
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If it won't work on 110V, it's almost a hopeless case, I'm afraid. I've
heard that some people have had some success reviving their reefers by
turning them upside down for a while, but I'm skeptical. I think this
belongs in the "urban-legend" category, that seemingly miraculous
refrigerator healings that have apparently occurred as a result of this
technique may be attributed to other causes. But hey - whatever works! Never
underestimate the placebo effect.

Coby Smolens
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Coby, I have actually done this myself on my 10 year old Dometic RV
refrigerator.  It works.  Not always.  But if the problem is amenable to
this fix it works.    What happens is that some crystals get built up in the
plumbing preventing the fluid from draining downhill as it should.  Turning
the box upside down and back several times can often dislodge the problem
and get things movin' again.

If 'dat don't work, call Cool-Fun at 818-960-5456 in Irwindale, Ca.  They
rebuild boxes and maybe able to rebuild yours if you can't find any better
solutions.

Scott