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Title: Which propane fitting for my new Dometic fridge?
Post by: StevenOrlando on July 11, 2020, 05:53:19 pm
My OEM Dometic RM7832 is showing its age.
I bought a new Dometic 110v/propane fridge, when the RM7832 fails. It sits in my warehouse.
I'd like to operate it using a 20 lb. propane tank.
Does anyone know which fittings are appropriate for this connection?
It appears that the new fridge accepts a 3/8" female inverted flare and the propane tank is the standard POL.
Is there a pre-made hose for connecting a 20lb. propane tank to a RV fridge for testing? If so, how would I describe/search for it?

Thanks,
Title: Re: Which propane fitting for my new Dometic fridge?
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on July 11, 2020, 06:13:17 pm
Amazon.com : DOZYANT 12 Feet Universal QCC1 Low Pressure Propane Regulator... (https://www.amazon.com/DOZYANT-Universal-Pressure-Regulator-Replacement/dp/B01MXN467A/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=3%2F8%22+female+inverted+flare+to+pol+extension+hose&qid=1594505460&sr=8-12)

Or you could use the hose from your BBQ grill.
Title: Re: Which propane fitting for my new Dometic fridge?
Post by: Old Toolmaker on July 11, 2020, 06:56:21 pm
When parked long term I ran my previous RV from a 40# bottle with a BBQ propane regulator and hose from Lowes.  Lowes plumbing furnished the necessary fitting to make it all go together.  Including a 1/4 turn gas petcock for the RV plumbing.

You'll also need a supply of clean 12VDC to operate your fridge's electronics in addition to 110VAC to operate the heaters for the boiler when you're not using propane.
Title: Re: Which propane fitting for my new Dometic fridge?
Post by: red tractor on July 11, 2020, 07:59:34 pm
You definitely need a regulator between the propane bottle and the refrigerator.