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    Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 8:53pm
Techntrek is right on. the furnace is propane but needs 12 volts for ignition and blower operation. I use propane for the fridge while enroute. I have been told its dangerous to have the fridge on propane instead of 12 volts when towing due to the possibilty of being in an accident and having a gas leak. My tank and i assume others has a limiting valve to protect in case of a severed line etc. there is very low gas flow in case of an open valve or severed gas line. P.S. at least if it catches on fire it is behind me. If it does catch on fire and burn up (no one hurt please) I will be getting a new RP-177, I like the slide, the queen in the rear and the dinette in front.
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... also true of the electric element in the water heater.  The propane side of the water heater needs a 12 volt source for ignition.  Also keep in mind that the furnace sucks down propane and amps from the battery if you are off grid. 

The fridge will run from 12 volts, propane or AC.  Only use the 12 volts while towing IF you are sure you have a large charge line coming from your TV - if you stop for lunch longer than an hour you'll want to turn it off or switch to propane because it will kill a battery quickly otherwise.  The propane mode still requires 12 volts for the circuit board but it sips propane.  You can go a month on one full tank (if you don't use propane for the stove or furnace).  Personally I've always taken advantage of the 12 volt option on my campers while towing, but with the electronic ignition on the pod's fridge I'm starting to get a little lazy and only use the propane on the road.  No worrying about long stops, etc.
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The furnace runs on propane, but does require the 12 volt system for control and ignition. The 12 volts comes from the battery if you are not plugged in. The AC only runs on 120 volt electricity from an external source such as campground power or a generator. The same is true of the microwave oven.

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Question from a newbie, is the furnace and ac run off electricity or propane?

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