Propane Fridge Question or Help??
New camper to me. An older 94 Layton 5th wheel. Anyways the fridge works fine on shore power, but I've not been able to get it to work on propane. I can't get the propane burner lite. (the stove...
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Sounds like a typical lower-end Dometic fridge (such as the 2652) from the description of the exact buttons and lights. One power switch, one auto/gas switch. Auto in this case refers to switching between propane and AC when AC power is available; in the gas mode, it will run on propane regardless.
With a pushbutton switch panel, it definitely needs (12V) electricity to operate, as others have said.
Doemtic fridges (at least my model) also have a little manual gas shut-off valve in the burner tube assembly that obviously must be opened to operate in gas mode. It looks like a knurled screw, and rotates a quarter turn. With it closed but otherwise operating properly, the burner will try to ignite a few times and predictably fail, and the check light will then come on (maybe blink--I forget) to indicate a problem.
If the fridge has had fire recall work done on it, the added sheet metal cover must be removed to get at the gas shutoff valve. If the fridge is part of the recall but missing the work, I'd suggest making an appointment to get it done.
With a pushbutton switch panel, it definitely needs (12V) electricity to operate, as others have said.
Doemtic fridges (at least my model) also have a little manual gas shut-off valve in the burner tube assembly that obviously must be opened to operate in gas mode. It looks like a knurled screw, and rotates a quarter turn. With it closed but otherwise operating properly, the burner will try to ignite a few times and predictably fail, and the check light will then come on (maybe blink--I forget) to indicate a problem.
If the fridge has had fire recall work done on it, the added sheet metal cover must be removed to get at the gas shutoff valve. If the fridge is part of the recall but missing the work, I'd suggest making an appointment to get it done.
