Fridge Not Working (Propane)
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Topic: Fridge Not Working (Propane)
Posted By: wherestheyeast
Subject: Fridge Not Working (Propane)
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 12:55pm
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Hello, I have a 6 week old 2014 172T. Last weekend the fridge started acting up while on propane. Currently it won't ignite. I opened up the access panel and can hear the igniter ticking AND I can hear gas flowing, but it never ignites. Any help would be appreciated! -WTY
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 2:42pm
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Right after the fuel passes through the orifice (which makes sure a specific amount of gas is released), there are two holes which mix air into the fuel. I wonder if there is something in that part of the assembly which is blocking one or both of those air holes. Bugs often get in there and block up the orifice.
If you want to look at this yourself, you'll need a phillips head screwdriver and two wrenches (adjustable or open-ended). Make sure the fridge is off. Open the lower grill on the side of the camper - turn each lock 90 degrees then the whole thing will pull out. Then look for one screw to remove the metal wind screen around the burner on the lower-right. One more screw will allow the burner assembly to drop down, but it will still be attached to the gas line. You can pull it towards you gently just don't pull it so far that you kink the line. One more screw will remove the lighter and temperature probe. Use the two wrenches to remove the rectangular burner box (I think that is the right term) - put one on the box and one on the nut at the end. Be careful here because you don't want to lose or damage the orifice inside. Once the box is off look for any clogs. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: wherestheyeast
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2013 at 6:58pm
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Thanks for the tips! I didn't have access to your suggestions over the weekend while camping. But, what I did was open the lower fridge access panel & removed the wind screen. I shot compressed air into the burn box & up the flue. Nuthin. I then tapped the flue a bit and some bit of burned stuff fell out. I had success after shooting compressed air through the gas/air orifice. Everything sees to be working correctly. Thanks again!
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