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Re: Dometic RM 7130 refridgerator won't cool below 41 degrees

Reply #25 –
Hmmm... 5 minutes = 0.0833333333 degrees. Which is 0.105" out of plumb in 6 ft.

Perhaps Brett meant to say 5 degrees, typically the max out of level allowed for the newer LP refrigerators. Probably less than that for a 20 yr old LP refrigerator
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Dometic RM 7130 refridgerator won't cool below 41 degrees

Reply #26 –
I read it that way at first too.  I think what Brett meant was running the fridge out of level for even as little as 5 minutes is enough to cause it to overheat and possibly damage it.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Dometic RM 7130 refridgerator won't cool below 41 degrees

Reply #27 –
I would love to know how folks keep their fridge level ALL the time??!
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Dometic RM 7130 refridgerator won't cool below 41 degrees

Reply #28 –
He is referring to when parked. When moving not an issue.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Dometic RM 7130 refridgerator won't cool below 41 degrees

Reply #29 –
That's one of the reasons to go with a residential fridge as they work when not level.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Dometic RM 7130 refridgerator won't cool below 41 degrees

Reply #30 –
Quote from: dicksop –
I would love to know how folks keep their fridge level ALL the time??!

Your HWH should do it for you. If you can't get level on a campsite I'd change sites if possible. I switched to a residential fridge but I still want to be level.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Dometic RM 7130 refridgerator won't cool below 41 degrees

Reply #31 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Hmmm... 5 minutes = 0.0833333333 degrees. Which is 0.105" out of plumb in 6 ft.

Perhaps Brett meant to say 5 degrees, typically the max out of level allowed for the newer LP refrigerators. Probably less than that for a 20 yr old LP refrigerator

Sorry I was not clearer.  I went back and edited my post.  It now reads more clearly:

"Even running for 5 minutes out of level significantly raises boiler temperature and shortens cooling unit life and can permanently reduce cooling capacity due to blockage of cooling tubes."
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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