Dometic Frig, won't stay lit when traveling

[Earlyretiree]

I had the same problem with my 2000 and it was frustrating to say the least. I made a wind guard which didn't help that much. I had a wireless thermo receiver inside the car and when the temp in the refrig started rising I would stop and relight. I solved the problem by observing the pilot light at night and while doing this I had my wife turn the thermostat to high and noticed no change in the pilot burn. Replacing the refrig thermostat the problem was solved and when traveling I would turn it to max cool allowing a high burn and never another problem.

[Raspy]

Jim,

Good sleuthing. Noticing the flame size and looking for a change.

[thunderworks]

Originally Posted by Earlyretiree

I had the same problem with my 2000 and it was frustrating to say the least. I made a wind guard which didn't help that much. I had a wireless thermo receiver inside the car and when the temp in the refrig started rising I would stop and relight. I solved the problem by observing the pilot light at night and while doing this I had my wife turn the thermostat to high and noticed no change in the pilot burn. Replacing the refrig thermostat the problem was solved and when traveling I would turn it to max cool allowing a high burn and never another problem.

Thanks for the tip. I’ll check it’s out.

R.