Fridge ??

[jterr]

Just bought this 2004 and fridge was working, decided to take out on a 1st run camp trip fridge not working. It is a Danetic?? and has power ,when switched to gas can hear gas lightup. All fuses good.
Took back to where we bought says I need to replace unit for $1800-.
any thoughts as to just replacing with a cheaper house fridge.

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[enblethen]

Yes, you can check for charge.
Using a volt meter. I would start by unplugging the rig from shore power. Test for voltage level on the battery(ies). Now plug in the rig, and check to see what voltage level is.
If it is unchanged, it is likely the battery is not being charged.
Go to 12 volt DC distribution panel. Look for a main battery fuse. Check for voltage there.
Good voltage there look for circuit breaker or fuse near battery.
No or battery voltage, locate the converter. Note for make and model! Look for reverse polarity fuses. Depending on make and model of converter determines if it has any.
Check for 120 volt AC power to converter.

[2012Coleman]

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[jterr]

Is there a way to check it -see if it is charging batteries.

[enblethen]

Not directly.
It is connect to the 12 volt DC distribution panel.

[jterr]

Is the propane detector connected to the battery charger?
We are having some really cold weather and went to turn on the tank heaters and all hell broke loose ***turn tems off noise quit, Checked battery charge on wall showed 1 lite, so hooked up my boat battery charger to see if they will charge.
The unit is plugged into 110, so not sure what going on????

[Hurricaner]

If the propane detector is over 7 years old then it needs to be replaced. Some require replacement at 5 years. Of course this is one of those things nobody stays on top of unless the alarm starts going off then they usually disconnect them. These things can save your live, make sure they work properly.

Sam

[jterr]

DrewE wrote:
The propane detectors are sensitive to various other gasses in addition to propane and sometimes can be there triggered by things like aerosols, pets with gas, etc. They also can trip if the 12V system voltage us low.

A gas leak at a fridge generally ought not readily cause alarms as the gas parts are in the outside vented section and sealed off from the interior. Check that all the stove and oven controls are off. Maybe the oven pilot light is out but still on--quite a few RV oven pilots do not have any sort of flame sensor interlock for the pilot itself, but only for the main burner.

I think it was the pilot lite on stove which was turned on but not lit.
Thanks

[DrewE]

The propane detectors are sensitive to various other gasses in addition to propane and sometimes can be there triggered by things like aerosols, pets with gas, etc. They also can trip if the 12V system voltage us low.

A gas leak at a fridge generally ought not readily cause alarms as the gas parts are in the outside vented section and sealed off from the interior. Check that all the stove and oven controls are off. Maybe the oven pilot light is out but still on--quite a few RV oven pilots do not have any sort of flame sensor interlock for the pilot itself, but only for the main burner.

[enblethen]

Depending on model of detector, it could be fumes from the cooling unit install.

[jterr]

MrWizard wrote:
Check the burner flame

what should I look for? I can hear it light. It is running on electric when the warning thing sounds.

[rhagfo]

jterr wrote:
OK I replaced the cooling unit and is working great. Now my propane alert thing inside goes off every so often then goes back to green.
After reconecting the gas I put soap solution on connection no bubbles.
What could it be???

Good plan hope you went with the unit from RV Cooling Unit. We bought a rebuild unit from them for our 1986 King of the Road 28’ 5er, and it worked great for them.

[MrWizard]

Check the burner flame

[jterr]

OK I replaced the cooling unit and is working great. Now my propane alert thing inside goes off every so often then goes back to green.
After reconecting the gas I put soap solution on connection no bubbles.
What could it be???

[Almot]

jterr wrote:
Ok after some searching did find yellow stuff under the tube going up on right side.
I did get it to light and will run it all night and see if it cools, if not then replace the cooler

Looks like you've found the leak. Not likely it will cool.