Dometic RM100 question

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dave pottebaum

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Hi all,

we're planning to do some boondocking in mid-September and I'm hoping to repair the gas/electric selector knob to allow us to use the fridge in "gas
mode". It works perfect in electric mode and that's the only way we've used it since we bought our 78 Royale in May of 2012. The PO accidentally
twisted the knob off and it's stuck in the electric mode. Has anyone attempted this repair? I want to remove the control panel cover to see what's
going on, but I'm not certain how all of the knobs fasten to the rods going into the fridge. Appreciate any advice on this. I'd hate to ruin the
fridge trying to "fix" it. Thank you!

Dave
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Dave Pottebaum
Bondurant, Iowa
1978 Royale
 
Go to the rear side and rotate it.
Typical as they stick .

On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:44 PM Dave Pottebaum via Gmclist <

> Hi all,
>
> we're planning to do some boondocking in mid-September and I'm hoping to
> repair the gas/electric selector knob to allow us to use the fridge in "gas
> mode". It works perfect in electric mode and that's the only way we've
> used it since we bought our 78 Royale in May of 2012. The PO accidentally
> twisted the knob off and it's stuck in the electric mode. Has anyone
> attempted this repair? I want to remove the control panel cover to see
> what's
> going on, but I'm not certain how all of the knobs fasten to the rods
> going into the fridge. Appreciate any advice on this. I'd hate to ruin the
> fridge trying to "fix" it. Thank you!
>
> Dave
> --
> Dave Pottebaum
> Bondurant, Iowa
> 1978 Royale
>
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Call me so I can show you how to fir it up without issues.

> Go to the rear side and rotate it.
> Typical as they stick .
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:44 PM Dave Pottebaum via Gmclist <

>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> we're planning to do some boondocking in mid-September and I'm hoping to
>> repair the gas/electric selector knob to allow us to use the fridge in "gas
>> mode". It works perfect in electric mode and that's the only way we've
>> used it since we bought our 78 Royale in May of 2012. The PO accidentally
>> twisted the knob off and it's stuck in the electric mode. Has anyone
>> attempted this repair? I want to remove the control panel cover to see
>> what's
>> going on, but I'm not certain how all of the knobs fasten to the rods
>> going into the fridge. Appreciate any advice on this. I'd hate to ruin the
>> fridge trying to "fix" it. Thank you!
>>
>> Dave
>> --
>> Dave Pottebaum
>> Bondurant, Iowa
>> 1978 Royale
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>

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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Same thing happened to my RM66 but I think they work the same. From the near the gas valve there was a plastic cresent-shaped cam. Lube it with some
silicon spray, push in and rotate it so that it throws the lever on the gas valve (counter clockwise I think).

Once I got that valve cleaned and lubed properly I epoxied the broken off knob back on and it has held for about 4 years now. But I treat it pretty
gingerly now and if I feel it hanging inside the coach, I go outside and work it from there.

--tim
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Tim Taylor
Austin TX
Philadelphia PA
76 Birchaven (SB)
76 Triumph TR6
 
When your back there , work the pilot flame lever and free it up as well.

On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 8:35 AM Tim Taylor via Gmclist <

> Same thing happened to my RM66 but I think they work the same. From the
> near the gas valve there was a plastic cresent-shaped cam. Lube it with
> some
> silicon spray, push in and rotate it so that it throws the lever on the
> gas valve (counter clockwise I think).
>
> Once I got that valve cleaned and lubed properly I epoxied the broken off
> knob back on and it has held for about 4 years now. But I treat it pretty
> gingerly now and if I feel it hanging inside the coach, I go outside and
> work it from there.
>
> --tim
> --
> Tim Taylor
> Austin TX
> Philadelphia PA
> 76 Birchaven (SB)
> 76 Triumph TR6
>
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
thanks for the great advice! I had 3 guys weigh in and all great advice. Thanks very much. It's working perfectly!
--
Dave Pottebaum
Bondurant, Iowa
1978 Royale
 
The unit you have is good, but the newer units are
electronically controlled as can tolerate being OFF Level more than the
early and a great update for your coach.
We sell few monthly all over the USA and quote delivered price.

On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 11:13 AM Dave Pottebaum via Gmclist <

> thanks for the great advice! I had 3 guys weigh in and all great advice.
> Thanks very much. It's working perfectly!
> --
> Dave Pottebaum
> Bondurant, Iowa
> 1978 Royale
>
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
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