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09-25-2021, 06:45 AM #1
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On the road with refrigerator problem.
Good morning. The fridge started getting warmer over the last day. I opened the back panel and there is some yellow material on the lowest pipe I can see and on the bottom. It also appears that a small tube has a burn hole in it. I’m trying to find a mobile tech, but thought maybe someone here can give me some insight. The fridge is under warranty, but if I can’t find a mobile tech is it time to buy an ice chest and ice? Thanks.
Mike & Linda
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2013 F250 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab
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09-25-2021, 07:28 AM #2
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I'm sorry to hear and see that. The refrigeration system has leaked the ammonia out and the system is pretty much Dead. Yes, it's time for an ice chest and ice to put your perishables in. Likely, it is beyond repair without a complete new cooling system or fridge.
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2018 Momentum 394M...Heavily Modded!
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09-25-2021, 07:29 AM #3
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2018 F150 XLT 301a, Screw, 4x4, HDPP, Max tow, Andersen Ultimate w/ Curt Double Lock hitch.
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09-25-2021, 07:44 AM #4
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@Dakota, you don't have the year of your 303 in your signature. If the RV and/or refrigerator are still in warranty, get a call into Grand Design ASAP. If not, the cooling units run about $1,200 + labor and the refrigerators are $3,000+. If you have to pay for things yourself, I would recommend one of the "Amish" compressor cooling unit conversions or one of the new 12VDC compressor refrigerators. Neither of these options will run on propane, but with good batteries and a little solar, they're a great option. Sorry for your misfortune and good luck!
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09-25-2021, 07:51 AM #5
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It's dead. The yellow is the tell tale sign.
Time to replace it.Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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09-25-2021, 08:22 AM #6
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Thanks for all your replies. I suspected it was not good news. Our first four trips were within a few hundred miles of home. Figures this would happen 1200 miles from. Oh well. No need to fret over it. Ice and coolers are on the shopping list. It’s been an interesting trip. I also destroyed the head of my hitch. It’s a slider and not enough lube. Fortunately found a dealer. $623. Scraped the edge of the roof and tomorrow is eternabond repair day. But, I’m not complaining or whining. We’ve been camping over 30 years. These are our first real major problems. You deal with them and consider it all an adventure. Thanks guys! I love this forum and the comradery!
Oh... someone asked the year. 2021. Bought in February of this year. Picked up in April.Mike & Linda
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09-25-2021, 08:46 AM #7
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2016 F350 CrewCab Dually
2018 Momentum 394M...Heavily Modded!
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09-26-2021, 03:32 PM #8
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09-27-2021, 06:34 AM #10
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Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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2011 RAM 3500 SRW Outdoorsman Edition 4X4, 6.7 Cummins--TWEAKED!
2021 Reflection 310RLS
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