Refigerator in storage compartment

[78spster]

Hi
I have a 21DSRB that has a small refrigerator in the front storage compartment. Can someone tell me how to get it going I have been unable to figure it out?
Thanks
Chuck

[SouthCo]

Do u have the trailer plugged into shore power?

[78spster]

Yes and hear the what I think is the compressor humming but it is not cooling?

[SouthCo]

It does take awhile to cool. As in hours. I didn't have to adjust mine, but others have indicated that their should be a temperature adjustment on the rear of the fridge. The upper right corner I believe. I haven't checked the rear of mine as it cools enough to keep the kids drinks cool and that's all we use it for.

[SouthCo]

So if U haven't left it plugged in to shore power for more than a few hours, do that first. It sounds like at least it's coming on based on the sounds you r hearing. If u have left in on for a few hours try getting to the rear and check for a temp gauge. I may try to get to the rear of mine this weekend just to be familiar with it.

[thomasmnile]

If it the 1.6 cu ft. Danby model that is used in the WhiteHawk, it will definitely take some time to cool, and even then with the temp control advanced to as cold as it will allow, don't expect ice cold anything. Don't know if it's just not a good fridge or if the problem lies with being installed in the basement and there is no way to dissipate the heat from its operation which would seem to lead to less than optimal cooling of the fridge. I have used it once and was underwhelmed; considering removing it for the storage space I could gain.

[robkelly]

Originally Posted by thomasmnile

...considering removing it for the storage space I could gain.

Pulled mine out last night. Not impressed with its cooling ability, and we don't have kids that will demand cool/cold drinks. If I want something cold it's just as easy to step in the door.

[78spster]

Thanks I will check it out and let you know what I find
Chuck

[newbold1]

It's slow too get cold but also make sure you have the dial set cold and not just to "on". I found I have to turn it to full. But then once cold mine gets very cold. It will freeze sodas put close to the ice tray area.

[SouthCo]

Chuck, I went out this morning to check mine out. I can not see the back of my fridge at all due to the paneling that surrounds it. But there is an access panel at the bottom of the paneling that I removed. There I found the temperature knob. Mine is set at 4 (from the factory) and can go up to 7. I probably wont have time today but plan to plug mine in with a fridge thermometer and record how cold its getting. Seeing how cold it already gets and the fact that I can still go up, I wouldn't be surprised if it can freeze drinks as newbold1 said...

[SouthCo]

Here is what mine looks like. Sorry as this was the best pics I could get with what I took out with me.

[78spster]

Hi everyone
I left it plugged in al weekend and still basically no cooling at all. I finally found the knob on the back of the frig and it was set @ 4 like you said, so I turned it up to 6 to see if anything happens. Boy they sure don't want you to get at that knob easily do they. Thanks so much for your patience and help I let you know what happens
Chuck

[Seasoned]

Well this is very interesting about the little fridge. When we picked up our trailer it wasn't installed (no where to be seen) so when we took the trailer back for warranty work they installed the fridge. Got it home and hubby took all of the paneling off as it took up too much room. We unplugged the fridge but now I think we need to plug it back in and see how it works. I was hoping we could use this for pop and beer but doesn't sound like it will do the job.

[78spster]

Hi
After 24 plus hours on 6 it feel slightly cool t the touch but nothing like it could keep anything cool. I am going to go back to the dealer and see if it is warranted since it is only a year old. What a bummer. Thanks all for your help
Happy trailering
Chuck

[SouthCo]

I would talk to the dealer as well. Keep us posted and I will try to find time to plug mine in and post up what temp it drops to this week.

[fastercat]

I just brought my fridge in and they got me a new one, not sure the brand, but its on the outside kitchen on 2014 334 and the compressor ran for a week and it never got cold, the new one keeps my beers ice cold.

[katgar05]

Mine will freeze water and cokes if I leave it turned up all the way. I usually turn it the highest setting and when it gets cold and turn it down a little.

[WCT]

Mine seems to cool right down. I put a fridge thermometer in it and it got to 40 degrees in no time at all. Our dial is on the inside of the refrigerator, so don't know if they upgraded them or not.

[SouthCo]

Ok, last post for me. My earlier statement that it takes hours for this fridge to cool down is not accurate. I based that statement on other posts I have read. Maybe my fridge is the exception and not the rule. Here's what I found today.

Plugged the camper in at 4:28pm and had already adjusted the temp knob from 4 (where it was from the factory) to 5 1/2. I checked it at 5:26pm and it was already down to 30 degrees. So only took 1 hour to get to freezing. I then turned the knob to 5 and checked it just before 7pm and it was still at 30 degrees. So these fridges do work and they do work well. Mine can be turned up (colder) to 7 and I'm getting around 30 degrees at only 5. Anyone who says they dont get cold has a broke one and should have taken it to the dealer during the warranty period in my humble opinion. And maybe I'm just lucky mine cooled in an hour to 30 degrees.

So Chuck definitely get yours replaced. Here are my pics at 5:26pm and just before 7pm.

[mets721]

This may sound like a crazy question, but is it ok to run these refrigerators with the slam latch doors shut? Is there enough ventilation for them to run safely?