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06-16-2019, 10:40 AM #1
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Starting Refrigerator , using Propane after Trailer has been in Storage
It seems every time we bring our trailer home from storage, turn everything on, our refrigerator will not come on using propane... We plug it in to our home, of course , works just fine, when we unhook from our house and to go to our campsite, it will eventually catch and stay on.. Once we leave our campsite, it switches to propane with no problem. We also have a hard time keeping our battery charged when in storage.. we always have to put them on a charger.. we check the basics, propane level and main switch on... any suggestions would be appreciated .. Thank you in advance..
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06-16-2019, 11:17 AM #2
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06-16-2019, 12:02 PM #3
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As @livinthelife says, try lighting a stove top burner before turning the fridge on to propane use. Usually the fridge is close to the stove and this will bleed the air out of the lines and the fridge will light quicker.
When you store the trailer for an extended period of time it is best to unhook the battery cables, negative first then positive , when re-hooking the battery positive first then negative. The red battery disconnect does no totally isolate the battery , there are a few things that are still powered by the battery like radio , propane detector , and some lights.
Brian
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06-17-2019, 08:14 AM #4
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After the RV has been in storage and I open the propane bottles, I always light the stove the get the gas flowing through the system. About the battery, I am going to install a second disconnect between the battery and the controller where they cable goes. That way, I can shut off all power to the RV and not get storage drain.
2019 F250 Lariat
2020 Solitude S 2930RL
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06-17-2019, 09:08 AM #5
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Jeff and Jen
2016 F250 CC Lariat 4x4 6.7L, Firestone Airbags, Pullrite Superglide
2017 Solitude 310GK, a little solar, a little lithium, disc brakes and a few suspension mods
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
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06-18-2019, 10:31 PM #6
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06-20-2019, 06:44 AM #7
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Thank you so much!
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