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Old 07-22-2015, 09:05 PM   #181
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What setting are you using? #3 or #4 or #5
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Old 07-23-2015, 08:01 AM   #182
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Old 07-23-2015, 08:19 AM   #183
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Update on the RMD 8555
Our 2-door was installed when we picked up our 21 in November.
On this trip we have been traveling for 6 weeks and finally hit hot weather a few days ago in Montana--97F (36C). Even when traveling at highway speeds at this temp, the fridge held steady at 36F (2C) in the fridge and 6F (-14C) in the freezer. This was on five bars on propane.
A few times we have had to reduce bars to four, when ambient temp is moderate. This afternoon with ambient at 65F (18C) the fridge was at 32F (0C) and freezer at -9F (-23C), so we lowered it.
We have found 120volt and propane to perform similarly and 12 volt able to hold a temp when we start out in the mornings, but we switch to propane if needed or if we're about to camp without connections and need to let the solar build the batteries back to 100%.
We did carefully measure every interior dimension with Tom and Arlene's single door, and nearly all dimensions are slightly smaller in the 2-door, verifying Jen's impression.

I repaired the hinge pin in the freezer door that had earlier been reported. An easy fix if anyone else has that issue.

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I am re-posting this in response to Jim (CPAharley)'s question about settings and results on the RMD 2 door.
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Old 07-23-2015, 09:23 AM   #184
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I am interested in your hinge repair. My freezer hinge moves laterally. Thanks
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Old 07-23-2015, 09:57 AM   #185
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I am interested in your hinge repair. My freezer hinge moves laterally. Thanks
The upper hinge pin came loose, causing the freezer door to fall into my wife's hands.
The pin is about .75 inches long, and appears to have pushed into the horizontally positioned hinge bracket from below. The pin itself is splined for about .25 inch, and the remainder is smooth and fits into the upper left corner of the freezer.
I pushed the pin into the bracket from above and the splines would not allow it to fall through, and it now is permanently located, with the door having been safe and sound for over 8000 miles.
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Old 07-23-2015, 03:17 PM   #186
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Jim, I just returned from ETI with our new fridge and our T/C # is 03EN2807 B70C 6D10 T150. Looks like it matches Bill and Earline's numbers. Is the temp setting B70C, or 158 deg F, or does the T150 mean that it comes on at 150 degrees F? Either way, it's too high. I've been running some tests since my return and it's been between 90 and 95 degrees. I haven't noticed the fans running, but then I haven't been listening for them, and I'm only in the trailer to write down temps and for modifications.
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I have question for everyone that has successfully exchanged RML 8555 Dometic refrigerator with the new RDM 8555 refrigerator . How did you finally get in contact with Mark Wolschlager? Both myself and local Dometic Service rep have been unable to contact him by the email. it has been weeks of trying to contact him by email for my local service rep.
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Yes, the 70C corresponds to the 150 degree, your numbers are very close to mine. I'd be surprised that your fans will activate, on at 150 and off at 158. I checked the tube temperature along the bottom where the thermostat is located anywhere from 90 to 115, hotter as you approach the burner.
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I called and left Reace a message about this issue, just now.
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I have question for everyone that has successfully exchanged RML 8555 Dometic refrigerator with the new RDM 8555 refrigerator . How did you finally get in contact with Mark Wolschlager? Both myself and local Dometic Service rep have been unable to contact him by the email. it has been weeks of trying to contact him by email for my local service rep.
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Just keep trying, he os out of town this week but did respond once he returned. I know it is frustrating. But once he approves it was there within a week.
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Old 07-23-2015, 06:22 PM   #191
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Anybody have a good rear view (or link to) of the RML8555?


My question- Does the new RML8555 have 1 or 2 fans installed from the factory? I see 1 power wire on the input side, and 2 wires leaving the thermostat. The one I see goes straight to the lower fan, and the second wire proceeds up ... but I can't see up there, or down from the top.
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Anybody have a good rear view (or link to) of the RML8555?


My question- Does the new RML8555 have 1 or 2 fans installed from the factory? I see 1 power wire on the input side, and 2 wires leaving the thermostat. The one I see goes straight to the lower fan, and the second wire proceeds up ... but I can't see up there, or down from the top.
Go back to post #112 where I posted pictures of the old RML8555 and new RMD8555 for your answers.
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Old 07-23-2015, 11:54 PM   #193
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Go back to post #112 where I posted pictures of the old RML8555 and new RMD8555 for your answers.
Thanks Jim. The 1st thing I did with the single door was to pull it out and try to modify it. The last thing I want to do with the double door is pull it out and try to modify it

I reinstalled the fan in my under trailer cool air pickup and a switch to manually turn on all 3 fans. Added a rear hold down for bumps and I'm going to go out and enjoy camping.
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Yay!!! Persistence... and awareness. Wish ETI would send notices to all because not everyone who has one of these RML8555 units browses this forum. The current policy to replace could change; I've seen as much before with other large companies.
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Wish ETI would send notices to all because not everyone who has one of these RML8555 units browses this forum.
Do you know they haven't?
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Old 07-28-2015, 09:26 PM   #196
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No; but as they've said they watch & listen on this forum. Have they stated they were going to? I did get an email about the solar panel bracket fix which is obviously a potential liability issue for them.
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We have not been able to get our newly installed RMD8555 to run on DC. It works OK on propane and AC. The Dometic manual states that for DC operation there must be a signal present from the tow vehicle alternator (D+) to insure the battery is being charged. (This signal can also be used to shut off the propane when filling up at a petrol station. Maybe it's a European thing). Since it's a 3-way fridge we would like to have the DC option. We did not have this problem with the RML8555 installed by ETI. There is a wiring bus on the rear of the fridge with a D+ connector, but nothing is feeding to it. Do we have an installation problem or is there a trick to get it to work on 12v?
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When you were attempting to use 12V power for the fridge was the 7 pin trailer connector plugged into the tow vehicle and the engine running ?
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When you were attempting to use 12V power for the fridge was the 7 pin trailer connector plugged into the tow vehicle and the engine running ?
We tried it both standalone and vehicle connected and running. Tried button combinations and holding battery selector button for 3 seconds, etc. I checked the tow plug and it has the correct pin with 12v aux/charging voltage.
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Aren't we having fun? My RMD replacement for the RML is being installed today and the installer just called to let me know it isn't working right...........at least they're checking before I pick it up!
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