There are still plenty of people that want an absorption/lp powered fridge. Me being one of them.
This is the first one I've had with the "manual" start. I thought it was odd too, but I suspect that it's not that way due to cost cutting. This unit apparently is used in Europe, so I suppose it adheres to their standards.
Other than the start tech, this appears to be a very nice fridge, from a leading supplier (Dometic).
And yes, I'm a Travato and a Promaster fan. And I bought one, so I'm familiar with the truth about them. It just seems that someone is always trying to start something negative about them for some reason. It doesn't take to many posts for people to perceive there is a "problem", when none really exists. That is why I responded.