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12-18-2016, 05:51 PM
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Propane electric fridge
I leave my Wildwood trailer in a park year round. I am always connected to hydro. The fridge works great on hydro. It also works well on propane. However when the power goes out the fridge will not switch over to propane. I loose everything in the freezer. What should I look for to fix this problem.
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Dave
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12-18-2016, 06:02 PM
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I would guess it's a sensor on a board that would detect the liss, then activate the auto switchover switch. It's probably in the main switch on the front of the fridge. If it works in both positions when you manually change it there would seem to be a disconnect in there that's preventing the switchover. I'd replace that switch.
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12-18-2016, 06:02 PM
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Check the burner tube for spider webs and Mud Wasps/Dauber nests.
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12-18-2016, 06:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
Check the burner tube for spider webs and Mud Wasps/Dauber nests.
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That's a good idea too. Since the camper sits for an extended time the odds of needing frequent changeovers is probably not likely. There maybe a line block preventing sufficient propane. However, this would not explain it being ok if you switch the source manually.
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12-18-2016, 07:09 PM
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It would also help if you posted year and model of Wildwood you have or post make and model number of fridge.
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12-18-2016, 10:48 PM
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2004 Wildwood 30 foot Model M28BH5
I have a domestic fridge
Owners manual says RM 2652 or RM 2852
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Dave
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12-19-2016, 05:57 AM
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Make sure the battery is good and above 12 volts when there is no electricity......
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12-19-2016, 02:30 PM
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Battery
Hello
Do you need a battery if you are always connected to hydro?
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12-19-2016, 02:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canadian61
Hello
Do you need a battery if you are always connected to hydro?
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My understanding is the furnace runs off of your battery. If you are plugged into shore power, you shore power will be charging your battery and keep it topped off while the battery is running your furnace.
Hope I got that right!
Edit: Furnace or Fridge...
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12-19-2016, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wobbles
My understanding is the furnace runs off of your battery. If you are plugged into shore power, you shore power will be charging your battery and keep it topped off while the battery is running your furnace.
Hope I got that right!
Edit: Furnace or Fridge...
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Refrige problem....
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12-19-2016, 02:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Refrige problem....
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Mind blocked today. I edited to include the fridge... That is the same for both though???
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12-19-2016, 02:46 PM
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Never tried to run without battery, but cause it will run on 12 volts, then it needs 12 volts to run when 120 volts quit......12 volts to fire up circuit board
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12-19-2016, 02:59 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canadian61
Hello
Do you need a battery if you are always connected to hydro?
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Yes, if you are expecting the refrigerator to auto switch to propane when the shore power (hydro) goes out then you need the battery to continue to supply the 12v to the system and for the switch-over and lighting of propane to happen.
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12-19-2016, 03:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canadian61
Hello
Do you need a battery if you are always connected to hydro?
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No battery needed when hydro is working, but when you loose hydro and don't have a battery your fridge will not work on propane.....
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12-19-2016, 03:03 PM
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And as Wobbles said...Neither will furnace work without battery
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12-19-2016, 03:28 PM
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Hello
I have owned the trailer for a year and there was never a battery in it. The furnace worked without a battery
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Dave
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12-19-2016, 03:40 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canadian61
Hello
I have owned the trailer for a year and there was never a battery in it. The furnace worked without a battery
Thanks
Dave
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Again, all those things will work when hooked to shore power (hydro) as your on-board converter supplies the necessary 12v to those items when connected.
However, you asked in your original post why you lose stuff in the refrigerator/freezer when the power (hydro) goes out... without a battery(ies), there is no 12v available for those items to be able to continue to operate.
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12-20-2016, 04:27 PM
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Thanks for all your help. I will install a battery. I asked at the campground and they said you don't need a battery. I know better know
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12-20-2016, 05:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canadian61
Thanks for all your help. I will install a battery. I asked at the campground and they said you don't need a battery. I know better know
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That would be true if your power never shut off as 5picker pointed out
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12-20-2016, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canadian61
Thanks for all your help. I will install a battery. I asked at the campground and they said you don't need a battery. I know better know
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Come back and let us know what is what. I for one do not know everything. Good luck.
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