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DieselBurps
Explorer
Sep 25, 2020

2-way refrigerator operation without a battery

I have a basic question I can not find the answer to. I have a Dometic 2 way fridge (propane/120volt) in a 1985 Airstream. I can not get the fridge to run on either 120 volts or gas. I do not ...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Sep 25, 2020
As mentioned......
1985 vintage converter will need a battery to act as load so 12VDC system can be supplied.

Yes...your AC/Gas Fridge will need DC Voltage to function...circuit board, display, controls for electric and gas

That is provided your converter is functioning
AC IN==DC OUT (converter should have 13.2VDC Output minimum

Check DC Voltage on DC Dist Board (where all the fuses are)

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