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Old 08-16-2017, 05:52 PM   #34
madmaxmutt
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Originally Posted by cvin View Post

Doing research found my model of dometic frig has a 12 volt on all the time heat strip in it to help with moisture around the doors...
Older models i guess have a switch to turn this off for when you are boondocking
Newer ones they eliminated the switch- oh joy
As for the dometic fridge, the connector plug for the 12v heater is right behind the light fixture. An automotive interior panel puller will let you remove the light fixture and pull the plug in less than five minutes.
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Light removed: You can see the connector (large red wire) that I disconnected.
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Light re-installed: I left the connector visible.


****Make sure the fridge is NOT cold when you pull the light. ****
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