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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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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Sep 25, 2020
Though the fridge COOLS with eithe 120vac or Propane
It uses 12VDC to control operations.

You get that from either the battery or a "Converter" Sounds like the converter is toast as well as the battery missing.

You can use a small 12 volt power supply (Sold to radio operators) at least 10 amp but if your lights and roof fan do not work the fridge and most likely the water and even the air conditioners (in most cases) will not either. Nor the Furnace. all use 12 volt for control.

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