Fridge problems in Spain (1 Viewer)

[peterc10]

We are travelling down to Spain and our Dometic RMDT 8505 fridge seems to be not working properly. Not getting cold enough. So far we have had it on gas, 12v and 240v, but still the same. There are no warnings or flashing lights

We are crossing into Spain today and heading for Calpe via Pamplona Zaragoza and Tuerel. Can anybody recommend a fridge engineer or motorhome repairer that can look it please, either on our route or in the Calpe/Benidorm area.

 

[jumar]

We are travelling down to Spain and our Dometic RMDT 8505 fridge seems to be not working properly. Not getting cold enough. So far we have had it on gas, 12v and 240v, but still the same. There are no warnings or flashing lights

We are crossing into Spain today and heading for Calpe via Pamplona Zaragoza and Tuerel. Can anybody recommend a fridge engineer or motorhome repairer that can look it please, either on our route or in the Calpe/Benidorm area.

There is a Domestic engineer that we used in the Valencia area...he will come to you...he repaired our fridge in a car park....now I need to find his details....
As you are quite aware Easter starts on Thursday...so you ain't going to get anything done until the following Monday or Tuesday...as some regions have Monday as a regional holiday...some don't..l will see what I can find..

 

[Riverbankannie]

Some suggestions here

Fridge service required in Spain

Does anybody know a reliable gas engineer (preferably English speaking) in the Alicante area? As we need to get our Dometic fridge serviced. Richard

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[jumar]

Some suggestions here

Fridge service required in Spain

Does anybody know a reliable gas engineer (preferably English speaking) in the Alicante area? As we need to get our Dometic fridge serviced. Richard

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[EuroTrotters]

We are travelling down to Spain and our Dometic RMDT 8505 fridge seems to be not working properly. Not getting cold enough. So far we have had it on gas, 12v and 240v, but still the same. There are no warnings or flashing lights

We are crossing into Spain today and heading for Calpe via Pamplona Zaragoza and Tuerel. Can anybody recommend a fridge engineer or motorhome repairer that can look it please, either on our route or in the Calpe/Benidorm area.

We just missed each other. We were in Javea until yesterday and flew back to the UK for a couple of weeks.

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[Lenny HB]

Sounds like the thermal paste needs replacing. If the freezer is still getting quite cold but the fridge isn't that's often a sign it's the paste that needs doing.

 

[Two on Tour]

We are travelling down to Spain and our Dometic RMDT 8505 fridge seems to be not working properly. Not getting cold enough. So far we have had it on gas, 12v and 240v, but still the same. There are no warnings or flashing lights

We are crossing into Spain today and heading for Calpe via Pamplona Zaragoza and Tuerel. Can anybody recommend a fridge engineer or motorhome repairer that can look it please, either on our route or in the Calpe/Benidorm area.

Check the door seal is sealing correctly all the way around with a piece of paper Peter.
With a piece about an inch wide, close the the seal on it in various places around the seal and see if the paper is gripped.

 

[Lenny HB]

peterc10 if you have time to pop in I can have look, I'm around any time apart from Monday during the day will be there in the evening. Drive is free if you want to stop over.

If it is the paste I've got some in stock.
My phone maybe out for a bit Mon/Tues swapping sims about.

 

[Carpmart]

peterc10 if you have time to pop in I can have look, I'm around any time apart from Monday during the day will be there in the evening. Drive is free if you want to stop over.

If it is the paste I've got some in stock.
My phone maybe out for a bit Mon/Tues swapping sims about.

I think he is in Espania at the moment Lenny…

 

[peterc10]

peterc10 if you have time to pop in I can have look, I'm around any time apart from Monday during the day will be there in the evening. Drive is free if you want to stop over.

If it is the paste I've got some in stock.
My phone maybe out for a bit Mon/Tues swapping sims about.

Thanks Lenny HB but I am in Spain!

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[peterc10]

OK, more info. It looks like the 12v and 240v are OK. I think the problem is with the gas. It is not making its usual roaring sound. Still lights but I guess small flame. So clean the jet??

My next question is how does this box comes off?

 

[Littlewheels]

Looking at the image and the amount of soot l would suggest the exhaust needs cleaning a simple task, this will do it or a simple fabrication of a piece of wire.

 

[peterc10]

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jumar Are you sure this is him? Segovia is a long way from Valencia.

 

[Two on Tour]

My next question is how does this box comes off?

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If you pop the opaque plastic condensation catching tray of the pipe or slide it along, it will give you access to the self tapping screw that I have arrowed, which looks to be holding the box in position.

 

[Lenny HB]

Thanks Lenny HB but I am in Spain!

That's not what you said in the first post.

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[WESTY66]

That's not what you said in the first post.

Keep up dad, I’m pretty sure he did, cos first thing I thought was another fridge gone down in Spain, it must be hot there

 

[WESTY66]

If you pop the opaque plastic condensation catching tray of the pipe or slide it along, it will give you access to the self tapping screw that I have arrowed, which looks to be holding the box in position.

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Yeah, just don’t drop it like I did! Never did find it, had to get another one out the stores

 

[jumar]

jumar Are you sure this is him? Segovia is a long way from Valencia.

It was a mobile service we received...as we had been at Valencia Camperstop for hook up...if I can find out more I will let you know..

 

[Yamas]

We used a guy called Tambo, he was based between Benicarlo and Peniscola that was 2019. It looks like the same fault we had , he was really helpful and fixed whilst we waited, good luck

 

[Yamas]

Just found the leaflet hope hope it helps

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[peterc10]

That's not what you said in the first post.

Look at the second para started with

 

[Lenny HB]

Look at the second para started with

Well I'm nearly as old as you, that's my excuse.

 

[suavecarve]

Look at the second para started with

The title of the thread was the clue I went with !

 

[peterc10]

Thanks to all who replied. Sorry for the late reply, but have been driving. The good news is that I think I got it sorted. Worked on it in the car park Aire at Tuerel. As I thought the jet was a bit blocked and I cleared it all out using the Dyson. And now I have a roaring flame again and cold food.

Again many thanks to all and especially Paul Two on Tour showing me how to get to the gubbins.

 

[Emmit]

Did you get extra extra special dispensation from Angela to use the Dyson, (or is it yours?)

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[pappajohn]

Try turning the temperature UP slightly....IE:....if it's on +4°c turn it to +5°c
if turned too low it has an adverse effect in the Spanish sun

 

[peterc10]

Did you get extra extra special dispensation from Angela to use the Dyson, (or is it yours?)

It's mine but I let her use it. But only for the motorhome as her Miele at home.

 

[peterc10]

Try turning the temperature UP slightly....IE:....if it's on +4°c turn it to +5°c
if turned too low it has an adverse effect in the Spanish sun

Tried that, but it just got warmer. The Spanish sun is nowhere to be seen today. The rain in Spain certainly falls mainly on the plain.

All sorted now.