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EEBowHunter
Newbie Joined: 07 Mar 2013 Location: TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Topic: New RPodder, quick question Posted: 08 Apr 2013 at 2:43pm |
Update: I figured out what I was doing wrong...turns out all I needed to do was power cycle the refrigerator on the propane setting and when I turned it on the igniter lit within a second or two and it was happy all weekend. Got pretty dang cold too! I appreciate all the help!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 9:04pm |
Also you don't need to burn the stove for more than 10 seconds once you get it lit. At that point the lines have been purged as much as you are going to get. I agree you need to go outside immediately after selecting gas mode. On mine I think it waits about 10 seconds before trying to light the first time.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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EEBowHunter
Newbie Joined: 07 Mar 2013 Location: TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 9:46am |
Will do fellas. I appreciate the suggestions and patience with this new R-podder
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 6:24pm |
Try it with propane after shutting if off completely like bhamster suggested. Mine was stubborn and all I had to do was to power it down and try it again.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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bhamster
Senior Member Joined: 19 May 2011 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 165 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 6:07pm |
I don't think it retries once the error light comes on. At that point I think it's given up. You'll need to switch it to propane and then go outside right away to listen. If you still don't hear the clicking then it could be the igniter or the electronics. My parents had an RV fridge where the spark gap was too big, and all they had to do was bend it back into shape.
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EEBowHunter
Newbie Joined: 07 Mar 2013 Location: TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 5:35pm |
So I got back from the property yesterday and I have a few more data points regarding the refrigerator. I connected the propane and turned the gas on. I also connected the battery as well as hooked up the Honda EU1000 generator so both DC & AC circuits had power. I then lit the stove burners for several minutes (following your suggestion above ) and tried switching the refrigerator over to propane. The error light still came on and I left it in that mode while going around back listening for the igniter *clicking*and I didn't hear it. I pulled the service panel off and verified that everything was plugged in and that there was nothing suspect about any of the lines...everything appeared fine. The fridge runs beautifully on 12V or AC power (gets nice and cold) but for some reason the propane is still an issue. Heat, stove & hot water all work fine.
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 08 Mar 2013 at 4:52pm |
To run on propane, you will also need a 12v supply - either from the battery or from your converter (when its connected to 120v). But, as you can see lights blinking, I assume that you have power. So, if you've got propane and you've run your stove for a few minutes and the fridge still won't light (let it try for a couple of minutes), my guess is that a spider has set up home in your fridge's venturi tubes. A can of compressed air for cleaning electronic equipment (link) will usually clear the little bugger out without any fuss. If not, a pipe cleaner or a special venturi brush from the RV shop will be needed.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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EEBowHunter
Newbie Joined: 07 Mar 2013 Location: TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 08 Mar 2013 at 3:22pm |
I don't recall hearing it attempt to light...I've read a few threads that talk about a gas valve or perhaps making sure its plugged in and everything seems normal but I haven't heard it attempting to light.
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bhamster
Senior Member Joined: 19 May 2011 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 165 |
Posted: 08 Mar 2013 at 12:39pm |
Along with what techntrek mentioned, I also will get a failed start on the fridge if I just turned on the LPG tank and don't run any other gas appliances. I'll usually run the stove first to bring the gas closer to the fridge.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 08 Mar 2013 at 12:34pm |
Welcome. My first reaction is you need to purge the lines more after turning on the LPG, but the water heater is father down the line and gulps propane (in other words, the line is purged if the water heater is running). I agree with bhamster, first step is to see if it is attempting to light.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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