Fridge on propane question
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Topic: Fridge on propane question
Posted By: cdsmith
Subject: Fridge on propane question
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 6:04pm
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So.. I'm at a campsite and I have the fridge on propane. The question is should the fridge be cycling (re-igniting the burner - it is doing this) or should burner stay on constantly? This is only the second time to dry camp and I didn't notice this happening the last time (not that it didn't - just didn't notice)
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 6:20pm
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The burner will ignite whenever the thermostat requires cooling. In cool weather it will cycle on and off. In hot weather it may run continuously.
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Posted By: cdsmith
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 6:37pm
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Good to know... I thought that might be the case, but needed confirmation from someone in the know.
Thanks... I can relax now. Have a good weekend. cd |
Posted By: mtbmitch
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2016 at 11:18pm
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Also important to pull exterior fridge access panels off and blow the dust out of everywhere a few times a year. On a separate note, our pod had some major air passage ways into trailer that were not properly sealed off above and below the fridge. ------------- enjoy the fresh air |
Posted By: cdsmith
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 8:31pm
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I did blow the dust out a few months ago - I will do it again before I use the fridge again... I did discover that the power going to the fans (mounted in the back) was disconnected - don't know why. Maybe the thermostat that controls them is not working and the previous owner just disconnected them. The fans work and I have power, so just don't know if the there is a problem with the thermostat - I'm thinking that if I take a hair dryer to the thermostat it should tell me if it is working... cd |
Posted By: WillThrill
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 11:29pm
If the burner is on, you will be able to feel some warm exhaust coming from the vent behind your refrigerator outside. ------------- "Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien 2014 Hood River 177 2005 GMC Envoy XL |
Posted By: M&M
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 3:52pm
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Good Afternoon All, We're new owners and I have a simple, related question. To run the fridge on propane I just need to have the propane tank open and select the gas button on the front of the fridge, correct? Thanks, Marty ------------- 2017 179 "Big Sexy" 2012 Honda Pilot |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 5:21pm
The brain of the fridge needs 12v also, but yes. ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 6:59pm
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Also be sure to purge the gas lines by lighting a burner on the stove. If there is too much air the fridge will "time out" after several cycles. Purging also helps the WH and furnace to light. ------------- 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: Old Surfer
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 1:44pm
| My ref. won't light up too. So I'll have to clean it. Witch panel do take off and with what? I have never ran my R-Pod 179 on propane. I've had it for 1 1/2 years. Thanks for the help. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 4:08pm
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Are you sure the lines are purged? Do you hear the igniter clicking away w/o stopping, then a pause, then another set of clicking? If you are sure it isn't lighting you'll need to get to the chimney and orifice. Lower outside panel. Both are on the right side. I discuss cleaning them in a post here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6676&KW=chimney&PID=63787&title=fridge-not-working-on-propane#63787 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6676&KW=chimney&PID=63787&title=fridge-not-working-on-propane#63787 ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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