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Old 08-06-2017, 06:52 AM   #1
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Hi all! I have trailer plugged in to load fridge/freezer, should I turn on l. Propane for 3 hr drive or just leave it off? Thanks
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Old 08-06-2017, 06:55 AM   #2
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Hi all! I have trailer plugged in to load fridge/freezer, should I turn on l. Propane for 3 hr drive or just leave it off? Thanks
Set the button to Auto and it will automatically go to propane when unplugged and switch back to AC power when plugged back in.
Yes, use propane when traveling.
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Welcome from SW Ohio ,enjoy your TT .Turn propane on and refer on auto. Good luck !
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Thank you for your replies I appreciate your help
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Aren't there safety concerns if he goes to a gas station with an open flame?
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You may want to unplug and check to see if it will auto start on propane if you plan to run on propane. As this is a new unit, there may still be air in the lines which can cause it to go into safe mode after several tries at lighting. Once you are sure it lights and stays lit, then you can use auto. Just be aware you have propane on.
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Hi all! I have trailer plugged in to load fridge/freezer, should I turn on l. Propane for 3 hr drive or just leave it off? Thanks

this may sound fundamental but yes have the propane at the ready to come on. If plugged into land line 110v, at the frig, push 'Auto' button, then open propane tank that you will use, turn on one burner on the stove to bleed air out of propane line. Light stove burner to the point that is burns clean and has no air in line, shut off stove burner..... Now, leave as is. When you unplug the shore line, the propane will 'auto' and change over and light the propane to the fridge. 3hours or three months, it is fine to use the propane on the RV.
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