Fridge won't run on propane - Event Date: 31 May 2017

We just purchased 2017 R pod 179 from a private party(no warranties apply) - 1st generation.  It has never been used, as it had all the stickers on all appliances.  The fridge won't light on propane, just clicks.  It is on 12V, have completed the reset process multiple times as suggested, confirmed gas up to the valve, but the valve will not open.  We also confirmed that there is no voltage at the gas valves.  The stove is working, so this only applies to the fridge.  What could be the cause and how do we troubleshoot this?  Either the electrical signal is not reaching the valve or the valve itself is defective.  Since this is a new unit, never been used, what should we be looking for?  We assume it is a Dometic 8501.  Thanks!

Thanks for the tip.  We were able to determine that one of the two solenoids was reading the proper ohms.  The other indicated 0.  It appears the valve will need to be replaced.  Fortunately, the refridgerator has a two year warranty, so hopefully that although we purchased the r pod from a private party, the warranty should still be in effect.   A local RV service department looks to be very helpful in getting this resolved.  Thanks for responding so quickly!  We want to get on the road!  Sharon 

Originally posted by Sharon Thanks for the tip.  We were able to determine that one of the two solenoids was reading the proper ohms.  The other indicated 0.  It appears the valve will need to be replaced.  Fortunately, the refridgerator has a two year warranty, so hopefully that although we purchased the r pod from a private party, the warranty should still be in effect.   A local RV service department looks to be very helpful in getting this resolved.  Thanks for responding so quickly!  We want to get on the road!  Sharon

Unless you are committed to a boondock life style.. lack of propane function shouldn't be keeping you off "the road".. In fact most owners NEVER use propane. 12v while towing and 120v in camp.

OTOH, we use propane extensively for our refrigerator and rarely use 12V power for it after finding out that our previous tow vehicle could not both run it and charge the batteries. Using 12V is good if one is going to a place with 110V power available, but not if one is goind to be on the road for several days without hookups. That is the way we tend to travel, so propane makes a lot more sense for us.

I have not had a problem switching unless I have also had to change the propane tank due to running out or when I had to change the supply hose due to a leak or changing to a longer hose to allow for a hard cover. Cycling it allows the lines to be purged, and then it runs well.