Fridge making bald spot bigger

[Curlida]

Some of you have seen my last post on battery and fridge. Well I finally hooked up temp. House power to Montana and charged the battery full. But still trying to figure a way to shut off fridge, because it's probably going to be 3-4 wks before we can make our first trip( still a lot to learn) and we want to be prepared. Anyway re-read inverter manual and it say turn off switch,which I did and the cooling fan came on and the fridge did not go off. I left it for about ten minutes and fan still runs as does fridge. So more research, I traced the cables to the battery,no problem and then I noticed a power cord from the inverter to an outlet and then wiring going from the outlet to,I'm assuming the fridge. Am I ok just unplugging the inverter from the outlet. Kind of confusing because I would have though to see wiring from inverter to fridge? Sorry to be a pest to all you good people but I'm going hunt around to see if there is an elec. schematic for the Fifth.

[4x4FF]

FWIW,

When I installed the residential fridge in my 5th wheel I wired a switch with a pilot light to the outlet that powers the fridge. I have the switch in an out of the way spot thats easy to access. That way if I have it plugged in at my house I can just flip a switch and I know the fridge wont be running.

Steve

[Curlida]

Hey Jim-Linda I'm guessing they took the access panel out because I have looked outside and in. Anyway I got the info I need and as I just said, will share if anyone wants or needs to know.

[Curlida]

OK,last one on this inverter. I emailed the WFCO and got a quick response to call them with more info. I did and spoke with John (not sure if ok to give last name on forum) but he was VERY helpful. He explained how the inverter operates in detail. So if any of you would like this info,I will be more than happy to explain. Thanks again to everyone.

[Jim-Linda]

If this was an install to replace the RV fridge, the outside access door should still be there. Remove the door(two quarter turn knobs) and unplug the AC cord.

Jim

[Curlida]

Sorry should have proof read first. I meant with PB in, I have display and indicator lights. So sticker labeled, PB out for remote operation is unclear to me and again nothing in manual

[Curlida]

Thanks toolguy5,
I want to share w/ all that are supporting me and maybe some newbies will like this info. After MORE investigating: # 1 what a bad way to mount the inverter. I think I mentioned that I must use a flashlight and mirror to see display and indicator lights. The front faces rear of fifth and close to frame. #2 sticker on Inverter says PB must be out for remote operation, but I'm not sure I'm clear on this, I went and looked again with good morning sun light and mirror and when PB is out the is no display or indicator lights on. W/PB display and ind. lights on. As I'm sure it is the same with many of you, being retired it's harder to keep up with Technology:)

[Toolguy5]

When plugged into shore power the inventor should help charge your battery. If you unplug the shore power your battery will still drain after a few days. You will have to disconnect the battery to keep if from drawing.
The invertor has power from battery for the fan to run and everything that is on you 12volt system. Sensors, lights, things like that.

[Curlida]

To 2oldman,
Don't know why I didn't think of kit2 breaker but it shut the fridge off,thanks again. The only other question( and I don't like bothering folks about stuff I should be able to figure, but being a newbie,I guess better safe ....) anyway,is it ok to leave the inverter on,because when I shut it off the fan in back keeps running and nothing in the manual about leaving it on or off.

[Curlida]

Thank you 2oldman,
I do have a fridge manual and it does say just turn it off,but does not say where? I figure it out eventually. Since I only received one 12v battery, we are looking at the best alternative, solar, 6v battery bank, etc. what makes it a little difficult is we are both on a fixed income,so costs are a factor also.
Appreciate all the good advice here.

[2oldman]

After watching a couple youtube vids, I can see that it's no easy feat turning one of these refers off (which is just weird). You'll have to try flipping breakers, like, the kit2 (likely kitchen) is a good start. I don't recall if you have the refer owner manual, but I'd sure be looking there. Perhaps you can find a manual online. The best I can see online is that you can take it in and out of demo mode, which means it's on, but doesn't cool. It's all very strange to me.

And no, your inverter is not a charger, and I can't say what all it powers without you actually trying everything.

Thanks for providing that info.

[Curlida]

Thanks All,
And to the moderator I apologize for the new thread, and will focus on not repeating. The fridge is a RF18 HFEN , Samsung, and the inverter made by a Canadian co. WFCO, the model is WF5110H.
The main breaker panel has nothing marked fridge, just two 50amp main,bedrm,micro,kitchen GFI,living,vac.,AC, kit2, washer,water heater,dryer,converter and another AC. The kit2 label is hand written as is all the fuses,the rest are printed. Am I to assume the hand written are dealer and printed Manuf. As for the Pug it is visible through a small gap on side of fridge but the only way I could get to it is unbolt fridge mount brackets. I'm no expert on elec. but I'm decent and can read schematics, but with out one, as you all know it's a little harder. The inverter mentions nothing about charging,nor does it show or mention the power cord. The way it is mounted (front towards rear of fifth in pass through storage comp.) it is hard to read and the receptacle I mentioned is wedged against frame and inverter. Thanks again

[Allworth]

I have no personal experience with a residential fridge in an RV, BUT....

The fridge has to be plugged in somewhere. There should be an outside vent panel behind the bottom of the fridge. Inside would be a residential plug and wall outlet. Unplug the thing.

Also, there is a breaker somewhere; you just have not found it.

Keep hunting.

[rskeans]

Curlida - - Just guessing here. But I have a similar situation with a residential fridge. In my case the whole drivers side is one big full wall slide-out. I've noticed that with all power disconnected all of the AC outlets on the slide-out are powered up. I can run my coffee pot when boondocking. That implies that the batteries are powering the inverter that also feeds all of the AC outlets in the slide out. What I didn't check on and maybe you might is to see if there is a regular circuit breaker protecting the circuit on the fridge side. There has to be some sort of breaker somewhere, unless the inverter itself has the breaker.

[2oldman]

Since the OP has decided to start another thread, I suggest reading his post from yesterday so we don't end up repeating it.