[SOLVED] 3 way fridge won't run on 12v
Edit: Solved The switch, which I had previously determined was the problem and replaced, was in fact the problem. Replacing the switch with a new one had fixed the original problem. However, the is...
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obsenic
you do realize , that 12v mode was only intended as a keep cool mode while traveling, and not for primary cooling
my first choice would just be to run on LP even while driving, and forget the 12v mode
my second choice would be to rewire the 12v heating element with a 30amp toggle switch and connect directly to the 12v coming to fridge
its the sane thing as switching manually using the built in switch you just replaced, eliminates all that hidden wiring problems
bypassing the T-stat won't really change the cooling factor, as the 12v pretty much stays on and hardly ever switches off,
one question
you are testing this in a warm above 60* environment correct ?
i have doubts about testing 12v mode inside a cold garage or RV
you do realize , that 12v mode was only intended as a keep cool mode while traveling, and not for primary cooling
my first choice would just be to run on LP even while driving, and forget the 12v mode
my second choice would be to rewire the 12v heating element with a 30amp toggle switch and connect directly to the 12v coming to fridge
its the sane thing as switching manually using the built in switch you just replaced, eliminates all that hidden wiring problems
bypassing the T-stat won't really change the cooling factor, as the 12v pretty much stays on and hardly ever switches off,
one question
you are testing this in a warm above 60* environment correct ?
i have doubts about testing 12v mode inside a cold garage or RV
