Hi All,
I bought my first RV this year and it's my new, cherished hobby, for me and the family. When I bought it, I said that I couldn't wait until I knew every inch of it. It's a custom built camper and so it didn't come with a manual (but I do have some for the appliances) and I've been slowly figuring things out. I've gone camping in it three times with the family to nearby state parks and so far so good. These have been trial runs for an 8 day trip coming up in July going out of state. I'm super excited but have some questions.
The first is about the propane and the fridge. After reading some posts here I learned that it should be possible to run the fridge off the propane in order to stay cool in between electric hook-ups. On the 2nd camping trip I tried to test it by unplugging the electricity and turning the valve on the right propane tank. Nothing happened and there was no light on the fridge. The propane on the stove worked however. I looked through the manual and it does seem that it has the capability to run off the propane. So my last trip (3rd trip) I realized that I didn't test both propane tanks. I had assumed they both fed to all of the appliances but then started wondering if they worked separately. The one on the right gassed my stove so I was excited to see if the one on the left sent gas to the fridge. But when I went to try it, I noticed the valve was loose and the tank is empty.
Should I bother to fill the left propane tank just to see if this will work? If so, and I know this is a silly question, how do I do it? I have never had a gas grill, etc., and have never done it before. Do I use some pliers to disconnect it from the hose and take it to a refill place? Or are you supposed to drive to the refill place? I'd love your thoughts and info on this. I get the truck out of the shop tomorrow and can post a pic of the tanks if necessary.
My other questions can wait and I'll post those later. Also, for fun, here's a pic of the camper from the last trip!
I bought my first RV this year and it's my new, cherished hobby, for me and the family. When I bought it, I said that I couldn't wait until I knew every inch of it. It's a custom built camper and so it didn't come with a manual (but I do have some for the appliances) and I've been slowly figuring things out. I've gone camping in it three times with the family to nearby state parks and so far so good. These have been trial runs for an 8 day trip coming up in July going out of state. I'm super excited but have some questions.
The first is about the propane and the fridge. After reading some posts here I learned that it should be possible to run the fridge off the propane in order to stay cool in between electric hook-ups. On the 2nd camping trip I tried to test it by unplugging the electricity and turning the valve on the right propane tank. Nothing happened and there was no light on the fridge. The propane on the stove worked however. I looked through the manual and it does seem that it has the capability to run off the propane. So my last trip (3rd trip) I realized that I didn't test both propane tanks. I had assumed they both fed to all of the appliances but then started wondering if they worked separately. The one on the right gassed my stove so I was excited to see if the one on the left sent gas to the fridge. But when I went to try it, I noticed the valve was loose and the tank is empty.
Should I bother to fill the left propane tank just to see if this will work? If so, and I know this is a silly question, how do I do it? I have never had a gas grill, etc., and have never done it before. Do I use some pliers to disconnect it from the hose and take it to a refill place? Or are you supposed to drive to the refill place? I'd love your thoughts and info on this. I get the truck out of the shop tomorrow and can post a pic of the tanks if necessary.
My other questions can wait and I'll post those later. Also, for fun, here's a pic of the camper from the last trip!
OK, Sorry for the delayed response. Here are some pics to get started and I thought I had the model number of the fridge but will have to post that tonight. It's a Norcold.
