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shroomer
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Topic: Fridge not working on propane Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 5:51pm |
Had a nice camping trip to Macedonia State Park in CT. No water, no pumpout, no dogs :( but great sites. Slight problem though. Fridge got nice and cold at home on AC. Switched it to propane for the trip. Seemed like it was working... it wasn't. Everything defrosted, melted, etc. Put it on battery for the hour and a half ride home and it cooled right down. Switched it back to propane at home (could hear the flame and smell the hot flue gas) and the fridge warmed back up. No error codes, flashing lights or anything to indicate a fault. What gives? This is our third season with the pod and never had any issues before with the fridge.
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Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
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Marx
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 6:43pm |
Weird, wonder the same. I'm sure someone will be able to help.
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2014 R-POD 177
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beachmaster
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 7:04pm |
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Leo B
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 8:04pm |
Have you checked the gas tank connection? Maybe an air bubble in the hose or tank?
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
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shroomer
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 8:18pm |
Forgot to mention. All other gas appliances worked fine - stove burners and hot water heater.
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Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8
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Leo B
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 8:39pm |
Any chance your gas line got crimped or something while moving the slide in or out?
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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shroomer
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 9:03pm |
Had the rubber gas line pinch once and the stove didn't work. I don't think that's it this time. The flame lights and hot gases come out the flue. I've been reading online about cleaning the flue, etc. but not sure if this applies to the rpod fridge.
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Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8
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john in idaho
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Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 11:38pm |
Wasps and leaf cutter bees work havoc on small spaces and holes, tubes, etc.. Leaf cutter bees and orchard mason bees were the main pollinators before the honey bee was introduced to the eastern US in the early 1800s, and are supposedly more efficient than honey bees.
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Q7-retired
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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 7:34am |
Originally posted by john in idaho
Wasps and leaf cutter bees work havoc on small spaces and holes, tubes, etc.. Leaf cutter bees and orchard mason bees were the main pollinators before the honey bee was introduced to the eastern US in the early 1800s, and are supposedly more efficient than honey bees. |
John, not sure what you mean. I've got the same problem, and would love to know where to look for these efficient insects!
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Best regards, Jim
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john in idaho
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Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 8:54am |
Wasps just build nests, and hornets build mud nests. Leaf cutter bees etc lay eggs in small holes and crevices, then pack chewed up leaves in on top. Then repeat the cycle until whatever depth the hole or tube is full then try elsewhere. Also, small spiders leave egg cases of white web in holes and tubes. Those are quite tenacious to remove. Maybe they aren't a problem in the east but they sure are in the intermountain west.
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