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Old 05-21-2014, 08:18 AM   #1
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Refrigerator does not switch to gas when on the road

Fridge works fine on 120 circuit , when on the road it doesn't switch over and fridge warms up,
We are 1st time users and no experience with 2011 sunseeker 2300
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Old 05-21-2014, 08:22 AM   #2
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Does the fault light come on?

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Old 05-21-2014, 08:41 AM   #3
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Is it on auto mode, propane on, do you hear clicking sound when ac
is first shut off as its attempting to light?
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Old 05-21-2014, 08:47 AM   #4
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Put in auto mode - unplug and in about 10 minutes see if the "check" light comes on. If it is "on" the frig did not light. Also try in the "gas" mode

Why - no propane - propane off - igniter is not working - not enough 12VDC power for the circuit board (need a good battery)- circuit board defective.
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Old 05-21-2014, 02:54 PM   #5
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Is it on auto mode, propane on, do you hear clicking sound when ac
is first shut off as its attempting to light?
Auto mode on, propane on, no clicking ,
Works fine on 110 , new battery
Furnace and stove work
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Old 05-21-2014, 03:16 PM   #6
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Old 05-21-2014, 03:37 PM   #7
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Had the same problem with our previous TT and found I needed to purge gas line. Did this by turning on and lighting the burner of our stove which was right next to refrigerator. Hope this helps and is as easy as this solution.
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Old 05-21-2014, 03:38 PM   #8
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Sometimes air will get in the line and not light the first time. Water heater will do the same thing if gas is off for a ling time.
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Old 05-21-2014, 03:40 PM   #9
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ling...long... and yes you should hear a light clicking sound when it is trying to light but I can only hear mine outside by the fridge.
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Old 05-21-2014, 03:40 PM   #10
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Does any thing work on gas?
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Old 05-21-2014, 03:47 PM   #11
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Is the CHECK light on?????

Switch to GAS and try -
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Old 08-10-2014, 10:18 PM   #12
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I just bought a 2009 Grey Wolf and I cannot get the fridge to run on propane. I hear no ignition source when it should be trying to light checked the fuses in the circuit board and they are good. Fridge works great on electricity. I should hear the igniter but nothing! I too have had some difficulties in older TT with gas not getting to the igniter but you always here the igniter trying, mine doesn't. Will check the battery but even plugged into the truck it won't light. Strange!
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Old 08-23-2014, 05:14 PM   #13
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Turned out to be a poor ground that didn't provide adequate power from the 12 volt system. Without a good power supply the igniter will not even try to start the burner.
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Old 08-24-2014, 04:10 PM   #14
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I have an '06 Sunseeker and the gas would not ignite. I opened the access door outside and there was a small, brass knob that was in the off position. Turned it on and the 'frig lit immediately.
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Old 09-03-2014, 08:37 AM   #15
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If you are not hearing the "clicking" sound, then the igniter may be cracked... That is what happened to me on our old Outback. Once i replaced it, i had fire....
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Old 09-07-2014, 08:49 PM   #16
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TomPat , I'm experiencing the exact same problem with our surveyor 264 rks and ours is brand new (2015) I have to take ours back to the dealer for this and a couple of other problems. I will post what they find for you.
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Old 09-15-2014, 10:03 PM   #17
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TomPat , got mine back from the dealer on Saturday , they couldn't find a problem with mine. I tried it out and now it's working. Don't know if they did something that they don't want to tell me about or not. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Light a burner on the stove to ensure the air is purged out of the gas line.
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