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Subject:Re: Dometic fridge question
From:Neil N
Date:Mon, 2 Jun 2014 11:22:41 -0700

This info should be in the archives, but I've seen 30ºF or more below
ambient when using any of the 3 modes.

Assuming all is working correctly, the fridge can still take some time
(hours) to get cool regardless of mode used.

The only reason I used 12V mode on my Dometics was that over time
(years of use), they wouldn't stay lit on propane while driving under
certain conditions. (strong side winds) This could also have been due
to the servicing I did on them. (eg. subtle incorrect alignment of
flue parts)

Enough parentheses!    ;)

Neil.

On 6/1/14, Andre Fiedler <fiedlerac@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have an 89 Westy with the stock Dometic fridge.  When running it on the
> 12V battery option mode it does not seem to get very cold.  I was wondering
> what sort of temperature below ambient air temperature I might expect to
> see?

-- 
Neil n

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