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06-24-2016, 03:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mike.t
Doesn't the 12 volts come from the TT?
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Yes, the 12 volts comes from the TT's battery.
If the tow vehicle is plugged into the TT, it will charge the battery and supply the fridge. However, by the time the power gets back to the TT's battery, the voltage has dropped and you don't get a lot of charging. Certainly nothing like what you'll get from your converter or a real battery charger.
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06-24-2016, 03:40 PM
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Nearly all tow vehicles will only provide a trickle charge at best, while towing or idling.
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06-24-2016, 04:41 PM
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You will like your 21SS!!! We picked ours up last March 17th and we love it!
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2021 Rockwood, 2509s, pulled by a 2020 Ford F150 XLT, Super Cab, 3.5L Eco Boost, with 3.55 axle. Electric 10-speed auto trans w/tow mod. Heavy Duty Tow package & integrated trailer brake, 11,700 lb. tow capacity, payload is 1916 lbs. and 145” wheel base. Equalizer 4 point W/D hitch. 
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06-24-2016, 08:13 PM
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Location: High Point, NC
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Ditto djemgoss. Got our new 2015 21SS in January. We love it.
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06-24-2016, 08:40 PM
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Location: Eastern Pa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
My experience is just the opposite. Ours cools much faster on propane.
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In my Salem, I always found temperature 4 to 5 degrees cooler on AC power. Maybe because I am not always careful on side to side levelling??
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06-25-2016, 06:51 AM
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Location: SouthWest Michigan
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You will need to bleed the air from the sys before you try to light the fridge,,, you can do that by lighting the stove !!!
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06-25-2016, 07:34 AM
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Location: Orlando
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
Nearly all tow vehicles will only provide a trickle charge at best, while towing or idling.
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I guess it depends on the vehicle. My Silverado has a HD charging system and will charge the battery.
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06-25-2016, 08:06 AM
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I think the previous posts have about covered everything you need to know:
- run the fridge on electric the day before (cheaper than propane)
- turn on propane and light up a couple stove burners to bleed air out of the gas system
- disconnect electricity. With fridge on Auto it will try to light - you may be able to hear it ticking at the outside panel at the back of the fridge as the sparker tries to ignite the propane
- once you hear the flame burning and the light on the front of the fridge stays on, you're good to go.
If the trailer hasn't been used for a long time, check the propane operation now before you need it. If it doesn't want to light on propane you can deal with it now before you have to take it in to trade.
Enjoy the new 21SS!
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06-25-2016, 08:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hikerjohn7
Hope trip to dealer is not too long. It's risky to travel with the propane value open.
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Using propane in travel is quite common. Never had an is I doing so
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06-25-2016, 09:34 AM
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Ya all have been very helpful. Got another question, will post another thread with it so not to hijack this one (wondering what a good price is on a slide topper (awning thingy) for the 21SS)
Thanks again - great group, most helpful.
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06-25-2016, 10:53 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewhedd
I guess it depends on the vehicle. My Silverado has a HD charging system and will charge the battery.
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Most tow vehicles don't have HD charging systems.
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and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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06-26-2016, 12:57 PM
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Boondocking Only
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Wyoming
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Start it of with propane, it cools the fridge twice as fast as electric. Put it on auto then plug into house power. Leave propane on as you travel.
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06-27-2016, 05:36 AM
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Location: SouthWest Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ddbck
Start it of with propane, it cools the fridge twice as fast as electric. Put it on auto then plug into house power. Leave propane on as you travel.
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If you plug it in a day or so before you leave,,, and fill the freezer after it gets cold,,, you will save a lot of propane !!!
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