worthless refrigerator on propane - R-pod Owners Forum

I usually have to blow out the burner and the flue on the fridge with compressed air two or three times a year. As John mentioned, there's usually a spider's nest stuck up in there; when its even partially clogged the fridge doesn't work well on propane.

That said, a fridge on propane is awesome while boondocking.

Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

Just a general complaint -

I am not a 'handyman', so when my refer doesn't work, I have to take it to the dealer. I have tried to take the flame-thingy apart but from previous adventures when I destroyed something, I can see it's beyond my skills.

So, ... Now, the refer works well on electricity, propane stove works well, I don't hear a clicking sound of the refer when trying to light, but with my older ears, so what? and the refer just doesn't work on propane. Is there something simple, that may solve the problem, that I can do before taking the darned thing to the dealer?

I don't mind using a cooler for boondocking, actually, if everything is frozen to begin with, this works pretty well for 4 or even 5 days, but I would like to have a propane refer.

The 'Bottom Line'? - I guess with the present level of technology, there is no practical alternative to the present tech used in refers(?), but after multiple episodes of seeing our dealer, I sure feel like this could be done better.

There, I feel better, thanks for listening.

"There comes a time in the affairs of a man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation" - W.C. Fields

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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Topic: worthless refrigerator on propane Posted: 10 Apr 2018 at 5:26pm
	+1 usually awesome on propane!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Posted: 10 Apr 2018 at 5:11pm
	I usually have to blow out the burner and the flue on the fridge with compressed air two or three times a year. As John mentioned, there's usually a spider's nest stuck up in there; when its even partially clogged the fridge doesn't work well on propane. That said, a fridge on propane is awesome while boondocking.
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

john in idaho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611	Posted: 10 Apr 2018 at 10:04am
	Look inside where the flame would be. Make sure you don't have a spider web or wasp nest in there. You might need a small flashlight.

Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Posted: 10 Apr 2018 at 9:48am
	Just a general complaint - I am not a 'handyman', so when my refer doesn't work, I have to take it to the dealer. I have tried to take the flame-thingy apart but from previous adventures when I destroyed something, I can see it's beyond my skills. So, ... Now, the refer works well on electricity, propane stove works well, I don't hear a clicking sound of the refer when trying to light, but with my older ears, so what? and the refer just doesn't work on propane. Is there something simple, that may solve the problem, that I can do before taking the darned thing to the dealer? I don't mind using a cooler for boondocking, actually, if everything is frozen to begin with, this works pretty well for 4 or even 5 days, but I would like to have a propane refer. The 'Bottom Line'? - I guess with the present level of technology, there is no practical alternative to the present tech used in refers(?), but after multiple episodes of seeing our dealer, I sure feel like this could be done better. There, I feel better, thanks for listening.
	"There comes a time in the affairs of a man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation" - W.C. Fields