Dometic RM8501 refrigerator, my fix when on gas

How long has it been running on propane and what are your temperatures for the main compartment and freezer, outside air temp, and elevation

All gas appliances have reduced efficiency at high altitude, at sea level air is 20.9% oxygen and at 6000 feet 16.6%. Was your refrigerator compartment full? I live at 25 feet so it does not compare to where you are at. When I was doing my test I had to put items in the main compartment so they would absorb the cold. If it’s empty only the air is cooled and the minute you open the door the temperature will drop. When I did my test I put bowls of water on the shelves and filled the door shelves with sodas. I put a bag of flour in the vegetable storage bin. Even then when I opened the door I would lose 1-2 degrees. In the freezer I put blue ice bags and a ½ pint of water to see how well it would freeze. I'll have to check mine the next time I am at 6000 feet. I have a remote temp sensor I keep in the refrigerator now, that way I can see how cold it is inside without opening the door

There's a 12v connection for the fridge at the bottom.  I wired the fans in there with a switch so I can turn them on or off.

Originally posted by geewizard There's a 12v connection for the fridge at the bottom.  I wired the fans in there with a switch so I can turn them on or off.

Great idea! Do you just switch them on when the outside is at a certain temp?

Originally posted by geewizard I switch them on when the outside temp is higher than about 85 or 90F. (above the ambient temp minus 45 degrees F).

Have any installation photos you'd like to share. I'd be very interested in seeing where you mounted the fans, switch and the tap you used for the power.