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techntrek 
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
 Calendar Event: refrigerator runs when turned offPosted: 01 Oct 2015 at 10:14pm |
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I would have it on a separate circuit. I would expect the converter fan to turn off with the fridge's heater no longer as a load.
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Shelpod
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Joined: 14 Sep 2015 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 74 |
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 1:48pm |
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Found out that at least part of my problem is that my converter was not putting out enough to keep the batteries charged. My 2 6 v batteries were damaged. Not sure which came first. That still doesn't explain why my Fridge heating element stays on even when everything is turned off unless something got damaged through the battery/converter problem. Will have to get the service center to look at it again.
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techntrek
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Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 6:54pm |
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Have you done both tests to confirm the battery condition?
First charge it overnight with a known good charger, then let it rest (completely disconnected) for 3 hours, then hopefully measure around 12.7 volts. Second, hook it back up to the pod. Assuming yours has incandescent lights inside, run 8 bulbs (many of the fixtures have 2) for one hour, taking a voltage measurement when you start, end, and again after it rests for 3 hours after disconnecting it. If your lights are LED you can use the DC mode on the fridge (ironically) with the door open, again for one hour, to apply the same load.
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Shelpod
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Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 11:00am |
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The board on the fridge had a burned relay that was stuck on. The DC heater was running even in propane mode so it is little wonder that my batteries went dead. The tech disconnected the DC line to the heating element at the board so no more power when off but the board still works to control what mode the fridge is in. They are checking into the cost of a new control board but if what I am reading in this forum is correct I will probably opt to not get it because the price is so exorbitant and DC mode really is not very useful. Mystery solved and now I am safe to go out without worrying about damaging my new batteries. I thought maybe I was crazy but persistence proved me correct. Thanks for listening and for the pointers.
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SNO4ME
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Joined: 28 Sep 2013 Location: NW Wis Online Status: Offline Posts: 122 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2015 at 12:05am |
R-Pod Owners Forum It's a wonderful thing! Congrats on solving another mystery! |
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Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod
(and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
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HuronSailor
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Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2015 at 7:29am |
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Glad the fridge issue is solved. It sounds like some RV techs need to consult this forum.
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.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.
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refrigerator runs when turned off - Event Date: 02 Aug 2015