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scout_dad's avatar
scout_dad
Explorer
Apr 26, 2014

newbie help

Hi there, just got my first pop up camper. It is a 95 Dutchman Duck, needs a little work but think it be good camper for us. The questions is about our refridge, past owner told me it ran on propane, but they never used it, looking at the access panel it looks like it has a switch, mostly likey, for electric switch, my question is there are 2 control knobs for temp, how do I know which is which?

this probably a silly question to someone experienced.
Thanks
  • bikendan's avatar
    bikendan
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2014
    most popups have 3-way fridges.
    12vDC, 110vAC and propane.

    12vDC is generally used while in transit.
    110vAC is used when you have electric hookups.
    propane is used when you don't have electric hookups.

    pics of your switches would help, especially with an 20 year-old popup.
  • scout_dad's avatar
    scout_dad
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2014
    I will have to get that info, but it does have a on/off switch with 2 different temp knobs.
  • Rolling_Condo's avatar
    Rolling_Condo
    Explorer II
    Apr 26, 2014
    It is more likely that one knob is for when it is powered by electricity and the other is when it is on propane.
    But as others have mentioned, knowing the make and model would be of great help.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Apr 26, 2014
    donn0128 wrote:
    How about a brand name and model number?


    X2

    With Brand/Model more info can be provided.

    Lots of info available......just need to know what it is :B
  • dalejiw25's avatar
    dalejiw25
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2014
    More than likely in a PU you won't have a thermostat control. The buttons you refer to are probably 1. Gas/electric switch and 2. Automatic switch(The unit will switch to shore power automatically when it senses it)

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