Hi I have a rpd215 waeco fridge the compressor keeps running draining my batteries when free camping . Even when it is not overly hot it cuts out for very short period and runs for extended periods . I have it set on pos2 out of 5 settings so I don't think it's asking to much has any one else had this problem? Or know of a solution thanks in advance
Bill B said
09:59 AM Sep 10, 2017
How many & what size batteries do you have and how much solar ?
matho said
10:10 AM Sep 10, 2017
I. Have the same. Problem had mother board replaced,good for a few months,I have found if you disconnect all power for about 30seconds,it works fine for a few days,pita.
macka17 said
10:12 AM Sep 10, 2017
Hi.
It's average current draw according to net is 7.5A.
That's thirsty..
You'll need decent battery\s with definite Solar power. not just a 200w unit.
And I wouldn't go anywhere without a genny\40A AC charger (I don't)
I've always added more styrene sheeting Insulation on sides of any fridge I've installed.
Go to a TV sales place. they have sheets of it with the big tv's.
Usually. If you remove the front surround strips, there is space for some to be added along sides.
Just keep back and top clear.
Also.
Keep it full or near to. Even just with water bottles.
They very INefficient (ALL fridges) if part empty.
hornblower said
10:43 AM Sep 10, 2017
Some waco models have a switch near where power plugs in that bypasses the control panel and thermistat so you can run compressor endlessly. It is a little red switch marked "emergency use" and should be set to "normal". It can be bumped accidentely.
Delta18 said
12:33 PM Sep 10, 2017
We have the next newer model in our Silverline which is RPD 218. Obviously 218litre.
We have ample battery reserve capacity to run it happily but I can say it uses around 35ah overnight (no solar input).
Considering this and without knowing your battery capacity you can see that with a bit of other usage e.g.: lights, tv etc it won't be hard to get to 50ah which will be 'flat' for a 100ah battery.
Boomer29 said
10:07 PM Sep 11, 2017
Hi all I have 2x100 amp hour batteries and 2x 150 solar panels
iana said
10:31 AM Sep 13, 2017
Sounds like you have the same system as us, we can last 4 days in the winter free camping. The rated amperage is 7.5 amps, but it runs at about 5amps when going.
Under the door sill at the top of the freezer, there is a switch that runs a heating element, make sure this is off.
You have not stated the age and condition of the batteries, the fault maybe more to do with battery capacity than the fridge.
Also check that the doors are sealing.
I have added another 150w solar panel to keep us going in the winter.
Monitor battery voltage to make sure they are fully charged.
Boomer29 said
07:37 PM Sep 13, 2017
Thanks do the tips 1 batterie is 2 years old came with the van the other is brand new I also have 2 x150 watt panels
Aus-Kiwi said
08:17 PM Sep 13, 2017
I guess the door etc is sealing well and plenty of ventilation to transfere heat ? At times I have found our chilli bin ( Kiwi for Eski) run almost continuously with blocked air duct .,
I. Have the same. Problem had mother board replaced,good for a few months,I have found if you disconnect all power for about 30seconds,it works fine for a few days,pita.
It's average current draw according to net is 7.5A.
That's thirsty..
You'll need decent battery\s with definite Solar power. not just a 200w unit.
And I wouldn't go anywhere without a genny\40A AC charger (I don't)
I've always added more styrene sheeting Insulation on sides of any fridge I've installed.
Go to a TV sales place. they have sheets of it with the big tv's.
Usually. If you remove the front surround strips, there is space for some to be added along sides.
Just keep back and top clear.
Also.
Keep it full or near to. Even just with water bottles.
They very INefficient (ALL fridges) if part empty.
We have the next newer model in our Silverline which is RPD 218. Obviously 218litre.
We have ample battery reserve capacity to run it happily but I can say it uses around 35ah overnight (no solar input).
Considering this and without knowing your battery capacity you can see that with a bit of other usage e.g.: lights, tv etc it won't be hard to get to 50ah which will be 'flat' for a 100ah battery.
Under the door sill at the top of the freezer, there is a switch that runs a heating element, make sure this is off.
You have not stated the age and condition of the batteries, the fault maybe more to do with battery capacity than the fridge.
Also check that the doors are sealing.
I have added another 150w solar panel to keep us going in the winter.
Monitor battery voltage to make sure they are fully charged.