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StephenH 
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6419 |
 Topic: Starting fridge on propanePosted: 19 Apr 2021 at 3:41pm |
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Remember that the 120V AC shore power is being converted to 12V DC power which the refrigerator and other things like the water heater need to work. So, it will work if shore power is available. However, the OP said that shore power was not available in the storage lot.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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jato
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Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3338 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 3:37pm |
Didn't think of this until now I guess because we usually boondock. Does the electric ignition of the RM 8501 fridge only work off the 12v battery or would it also function off 120v shore power?
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6419 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 3:33pm |
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One caveat though. Make sure you have a fully charged battery. If it has been sitting unused (unless you have a battery disconnect or you removed a terminal) the battery is likely discharged. The refrigerator needs 12V power to run the electronics and to light the flame (no pilot light, but electric ignition). If the battery is charged, then you will be okay for a few days if the battery is fully charged to start.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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jato
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Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3338 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 3:29pm |
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What you propose is an excellent idea. Actually the fridge will cool down quicker using propane vs. shore power. We normally allow 24 hours to totally cool the fridge down but have cut that in 1/2 by adding a few ice blocks (or similar) when cooling down. Put in both freezer and fridge. Also when adding your food make sure it is already cooled down from your fridge at home (but you likely already knew that). Just covering the bases. Also, check your 12v battery and make sure it is at least 12.72v to begin with. The fridge uses very little 12v power but it is necessary to power the mother board/display panel.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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OldNeumanntapr
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Joined: 23 May 2018 Location: CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 204 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 2:52pm |
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Hey all, we have since moved to a mobile home park and we are going to be taking our RPOD 180 out for the first time in over a year, now that both my wife and I are fully vaccinated against Covid. The trailer is stored in the storage lot of the mobile home park and there is no electricity available there.
I really don’t want to pull it in front of my mobile home to plug-in because I don’t want a big red flag that says ‘I’m going on vacation!’ Question: can I start the fridge on propane to cool it down and leave it sit in the storage lot and then load up and hitch up from there? Will it take any longer to cool down on propane vs 110? |
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