senior
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2022 KZ280TH
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Post by senior on May 23, 2022 11:50:10 GMT -5
New trailer has I assume, a standard 110V/propane 8 cubic ft Norcold that goes out when traveling.
It lights again quickly when you stop & recycle the button (turn off & back on to re-light)
My old trailer went 3,200+kms in 3 days a few times & never missed a beat.
I assume it's air pressure blowing it out when moving but the vent cover looks quite similar to old trailer cover?
Is there any cure/shield or something to prevent this? If travelling long hrs you need to keep the fridge contents cool!
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kbrady
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Post by kbrady on May 24, 2022 10:53:07 GMT -5
If it is the first time using, maybe propane hasn't reached the frig yet. I know when dewinterizing it make take up to 4 or 5 times to recycle the button to get propane working. The light on the frig will be lit when first turning on but will start blinking after a certain amount of time to indicate that the propane hasn't ignited. I personally run my frig while traveling but a lot of people say that we shouldn't. One friend of mine leaves his off while traveling and puts ice blocks in frig and freezer. Until you get resolution that might be a temporary solution.
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Post by lynnmor on May 24, 2022 16:57:18 GMT -5
Be sure that you have a constant and reliable 12 volt supply to the fridge when you are in driving mode. That means unplugged from shore power and operating on battery. You should have over 13 volts plugged into the truck with the engine running.
Is the fridge located at the same approximate location as your previous unit? Air flow can be vastly different depending on location, for example near a corner or near the center. Still, it should work if installed correctly, and that is a big IF. Follow the installation instructions, if they didn't come with the trailer, download them. Check for debris and measure everything that is required in the installation instructions, often they are installed in a shoddy manner.
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senior
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2022 KZ280TH
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Post by senior on May 25, 2022 7:12:09 GMT -5
I will check installation instructions, never thought of that!
I was thinking airflow over top of trailer may be causing a sever vacuum through the exhaust port!
Fridge placement is roughly same as old trailer but totally different units.
Fridge ran for 8hrs previous to the drive on propane to cool it down.
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Post by gwinger on Jul 16, 2022 20:34:09 GMT -5
Make sure the metal flap over the flame is in place and you have a nice blue flame. You may also have low pressure from the propane regulator causing a lazy flame.
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