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Old-Biscuit
Jul 17, 2013Explorer III
You need good 12V DC for fridge to operate (on electric or propane).
That 12V DC power can come from batteries (if properly charged) or via converter when plugged into shore power.
Fridge works when you are on shore power but doesn't when not on shore power cause batteries are not charged/charging.....either converter is not charging, batteries can't take/hold a charge or blown fuse/disconnect switch OFF.
When connected to shore power the 12V DC for fridge comes via converter BUT you will need a good charged battery for fridge to continue to operate when NOT on shore power.
If freezer section is cold...fridge section will get cold soon....takes a while after being off.
That 12V DC power can come from batteries (if properly charged) or via converter when plugged into shore power.
Fridge works when you are on shore power but doesn't when not on shore power cause batteries are not charged/charging.....either converter is not charging, batteries can't take/hold a charge or blown fuse/disconnect switch OFF.
When connected to shore power the 12V DC for fridge comes via converter BUT you will need a good charged battery for fridge to continue to operate when NOT on shore power.
If freezer section is cold...fridge section will get cold soon....takes a while after being off.
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