Propane Usage

I'm a newbie owner of a 2018 RPod 179. I need to understand the use of propane for the stove and when I might prefer using propane for the refrigerator.

Do I simply open the valve to the propane tank, light the pilot light, and voila I have propane to my unit? Or is there more to it?

Then I understand I need a lighter to light the stove, right?

I really wish I'd videoed my initial walk-through with the dealer when I bought it last month.

Thanks in advance.

Yes. The smaller fridges in rpods are 3 way. The newer larger fridges are 2 way. The 12v operation in the smaller ones is only useful on the road when your tow vehicle alternator can provide the necessary current, it uses too much power for boon docking.

The fridge needs 12v for the circuit boards as you say. The furnace does as well.

If you are boon docking, the fridge and water heater should be on propane.

If you have shore power, both can be placed on 120vac. For the water heater, there is a switch in the outside water heater panel that needs to be turned on, in addition to the circuit breaker in the inside panel. The switch is a bit hidden toward the left side of the water heater when you open the door. You might also want to consider getting a small plug in electric heater for use while on shore power, that will save some propane.