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FKA: noble97monarch
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After reading about yet another fire potentially due to the refer, I suggest folks check on their box to see if it needs the recall.

http://www.rvrefrigeration.com/recalls.asp

I just checked mine and guess what? Yup, it needs the recall!! mechanic




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Another common cause of fires are wasp nests in the refrigerator flues or also in the exhausts of the central heaters. Luckily I found nests in 2 of my 3 central heaters. I looked down the refrigerator chimney and it was clean.
 
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Thanks Corey,

I checked and Tonka's fridge is on the list too. I checked the Dometic website and scheduled a recall inspection at my local authorized dealer (Camping World) for Thursday. Does anyone know what the fix (installation of a SBH kit) involves.

This is critically important safety information that we most likely would not have heard about were it not for you good folks and this website.

Thank you all,
Wally
 
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The defect is faulty welds in the piping. The "fix" doesn't fix the defect, it only provides for shutting off 120 VAC power and propane in the event of a fire.

See: http://rvcountryllc.com/dometicrecall.aspx


Rusty


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Mine is under the couch behind the drivers seat


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Your reefer is under the couch?


Rusty


MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines:  Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons.  Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering.
- Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
 
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Opp's I meant to post for the leveler for the jacks. Sorry......


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Well mine was but now I have to find a new hiding place. Mad


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