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Old 09-18-2017, 12:17 PM   #41
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Nope; another old wives' tale busted.[/ if the gas line gets ruptured from the tank to the refrigerator won't that cause an explosion during an accident ? under my axis just a rubber Line running looks like it wouldn't take a lot in a wreck to cut it.
If the gasoline line gets ruptured from the tank to the engine, won't that cause an explosion during an accident ?


Turning the refrigerator off won't stop that; you would have to turn all the propane off at the tank, unless of course, the tank gets ruptured.

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How did we get from cold refrigerators, to burning RVs?
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Old 09-18-2017, 12:33 PM   #43
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How did we get from cold refrigerators, to burning RVs?
Paranoia?
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Old 09-18-2017, 12:43 PM   #44
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This forum is just like the other ones that I frequent: the original topic is just a rough suggestion, and then the game of "Telephone" starts up!
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Old 09-18-2017, 05:34 PM   #45
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Keeping refrigerator cool

Sorry if we got off course there I just seen where someone was talking about running gas I used to haul gas for a living is very dangerous but do what you feel like it's your ass
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Refrigerator not working on Propane

Greg,

Picked up RV today and did some more checking, the lights in the storage area work when the Store/Use switch was in Use position. Not sure what other items would be working on 12 volts...

Bob,

The burning RV's was in reference to driving with Refrigerator running on propane while driving and pulling into gas station to fill up...
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I know... and this has been discussed elsewhere.
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Old 09-20-2017, 01:23 PM   #48
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Greg,

Picked up RV today and did some more checking, the lights in the storage area work when the Store/Use switch was in Use position. Not sure what other items would be working on 12 volts...

Bob,

The burning RV's was in reference to driving with Refrigerator running on propane while driving and pulling into gas station to fill up...
But do they work in the "Store" position? Thor has been known to wires those lights directly to the battery.

Other 12 VDC loads include:

Water Pump,
Furnace,
Interior fans (bathroom)
Interior lights

Does your water pump work without the generator running?

Beast thing is to get that voltmeter and start tracing your 12 VDC.
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The water pump is 12 volt, no generator required.
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Old 09-20-2017, 03:43 PM   #50
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Greg,

Picked up RV today and did some more checking, the lights in the storage area work when the Store/Use switch was in Use position. Not sure what other items would be working on 12 volts...
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But do they work in the "Store" position? Thor has been known to wires those lights directly to the battery.

Other 12 VDC loads include:

Water Pump,
Furnace,
Interior fans (bathroom)
Interior lights

Does your water pump work without the generator running?

Beast thing is to get that voltmeter and start tracing your 12 VDC.
Yep... All of these SHOULD work with Genny off / unplugged from shore and switch in USE... I'm guessing some of these won't be working either...

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The water pump is 12 volt, no generator required.
Normally true, but we are chasing a problem where the RV fridge only works with Genny/shore... So trying to find out what else is affected...
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Old 09-20-2017, 04:19 PM   #51
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Refrigerator doesn't work on Propane

But do they work in the "Store" position? Thor has been known to wires those lights directly to the battery.

Other 12 VDC loads include:

Water Pump,
Furnace,
Interior fans (bathroom)
Interior lights

Does your water pump work without the generator running?

Beast thing is to get that voltmeter and start tracing your 12 VDC.


None of the above items work when Store/Use switch is in the Use position. I'm going to start chasing the 12vdc from the control panel.

Thank you for all your suggestions...
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Old 09-20-2017, 09:59 PM   #52
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Refrigerator not working on Propane...

Wow... I was checking fuses in the front fuse box in the front left compartment, I found a small grey circuit protector that was out. I reset the black small button and everything started to work, I can't believe it...

Everything is working as designed, this is great!!!!

Once again I want to thank everyone for your suggestions, I really do appreciate it...
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Old 09-20-2017, 10:05 PM   #53
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Congratulations on the simple fix!
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Old 09-23-2017, 01:41 AM   #54
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Has anyone had issues with refrigerator not working on propane only, the igniter does not work when the switch on the refrigerator is in Auto or Propane. When I turn on the generator the refrigerator will run on Propane. There appears to be a problem with the refrigerator not getting 12 volts when the generator is not running. This has been a problem since I purchased the unit, I am the 2nd owner and never noticed the issue till I went camping with a friend and he asked why I was running my generator when I pulled into the camp ground. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.


You may have air in the line. To get it out you turn your switch to propane & back again. Keep it up & you should get your pilot light lit.
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Old 10-18-2017, 09:16 PM   #55
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Yes, you will need to run it on propane to keep the fridge cold. If you place it in the "auto" mode, it will switch from electric to propane when disconnected from shore power or generator and vice versa when reconnected to shore power or generator. Just don't forget to turn it to "off" when you're back home so it won't continue to use your propane.
We have a Quantum purchased in California. The dealer tells me that in California, for safety reasons, I am supposed to (by law) run the generator while driving for the fridge operation. The fridge will run on propane without the generator on while driving which is what I had been doing. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? From what I am reading here is seems as if there are others that do not run the generator while driving and are just letting the fridge run off propane. Thoughts?
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Old 10-18-2017, 09:47 PM   #56
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We have a Quantum purchased in California. The dealer tells me that in California, for safety reasons, I am supposed to (by law) run the generator while driving for the fridge operation. The fridge will run on propane without the generator on while driving which is what I had been doing. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? From what I am reading here is seems as if there are others that do not run the generator while driving and are just letting the fridge run off propane. Thoughts?
Tell the dealer to show you the California statue that says that.

Of course we are talking about California where they just passed a law usurping the First Amendment.
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You might also ask him what all the RVers are supposed to do that have fridges that run off propane but don't have a generator?
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Oh goody! Let's talk about Politics now!
Nope, just saying you can never tell about California; the land of fruits and nuts.

Any other state I would call total BS on that statement.
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