tomarn49
Missouri
Full Member
Joined: 07/10/2007
View Profile
 Offline
|
Maybe you guys can help with this problem which my RV service center hasn't been able to fix. My fridg on propane goes off while driving. Almost without exception, when we stop and check, it is always off. Will not stay lit. Service guy put on a metal shield to help with the wind, but it still goes off. Latest service guy said he cleaned it out a bit and it seems to work fine. The service center never takes it for a drive to determine why it goes off. Any ideas or suggestions?
|
bigfootford
Fair Oaks, California
Senior Member
Joined: 12/03/2002
View Profile
Offline
|
Here's something that Marks RV wrote up....maybe this will help..
Marks RV fridge venting
Jim
94 F-250 ex cab,460, E40D tranny,airbags w/pump,bilstein shocks, 2000 Bigfoot 9.6 2500 camper, Xantrex XADC 60 converter, 1 Universal group 30 AGM and an eu2000i honda genny.
Wife and Molly- Ausie,Queensland healer
|
m16fullauto
Louisburg NC USA
Senior Member
Joined: 08/17/2004
View Profile
|
still sounds like the wind is blowing out the flame. Have your tried running a fan or hair dryer across the unit to simulate the wind ? Might have to tweak the piece of metal added to deflect the wind
2004.5 Dodge 2500 Diesel 4x4
2006 Jayco Jayflight 31BHDS
|
enblethen
Moses Lake, WA USA
Senior Member
Joined: 01/05/2005
View Profile
|
Check the flame sensor to insure it is in the center of the flame. While moving it may blow to one end or side and then shutting down because the control board does see flame.
Another item to check is the connector on the circuit board. A small increase in resistance may do the same thing.
Bud
Suzuki XL7 pushing Pace Arrow
|
JoeChiOhki
Keizer, Oregon
Senior Member
Joined: 11/20/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
Check your thermocouple unit that is positioned in the flame. Does it have black cakey build up on it? Over time, carbon deposits build up on this and will insulate it from the flame, which prevents it from keeping proper temp. If yours is in questionable condition, the cooling effect of the air being funneled into your fridge compartment may be enough to kill the burner.
CB Channel 17 Space Ghost
'1991.5 Dodge W-250 Power Wagon - Club Cab Long Bed V8 5.9L 4spd H.D Auto 4x4 4.10 Gears
'1974 KIT Kamper 1106 - 11' Slide-in
'1987 Pullman Mini Camper
'2004 Bi-Mart 4x8 Cargo Trailer
|
|
|
Nevrdun
Smethport, PA
Senior Member
Joined: 06/30/2003
View Profile
|
Try doing a search for this topic: tricks to keep frig on LP at highway speeds? There are several topics that address this problem as it is fairly common.
May I become the person my dog thinks I am
|
SoCalDesertRider
SanDiego, CA, USA
Senior Member
Joined: 12/14/2003
View Profile
|
My first camper used to do that too. It was the wind getting into it. Test yours by duct taping off most of the vents in the door and take it for a drive. Do this only as a test though, to guide you in finding the cause of the problem. Don't keep the vents taped off permanently.
My second camper, the fridge never went off, even when driving on the highway in heavy cross winds on the refer side of the camper. The vents must have been placed differently in relation to the fridge, or the fridge had better wind shielding around the pilot. I was amazed at how much wind it could take without going out.
92F350 CrewCab 4x4 351/C6
LoadNGo service body
69Bronco ATC250R CR500
20' BigTex flatbed carhauler
B&W TurnoverBall g-neck Curt Magnum rr DrawTite ft
HD springs Rancho9000s Bilsteins poly sway bushings
285/75-16E BFG AT on 16x8 Stocktons
4.56's & Lock-Rite rear
|
Mooney
Santa Barbara, Ca
Senior Member
Joined: 09/10/2002
View Profile
Offline
|
How about turning the propane off and using 12v? Makes for a safer drive and no flameouts.
'08 Ford F550, Lariat, Link Suspension, Roll-A-Long Conversion, Twin Turbo 6.4, TorkLifts, SuperHitch, "Monster Duty Truckasaurus"
'05 Lance to-the-Max 1181.
Local Music
.
|
lv2rom
Kansas City, Missouri
Senior Member
Joined: 07/12/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
Had two that did this consistently. Both had the refer on the driver's side. I don't think it is the wind, but the vaccuum created when an opposing vehicle goes by draws the pilot off. As has been mentioned make sure the thermocouple is well centered in the flame, and clear of any debris. My fix (same on both) was to put a solid metal sheet down the side where the burner assembly is (top to bottom of the opening and about 4-6 inches into the opening. I then used 1/8 inch hardware cloth over the rest of the opening as a baffle.
I'm sure that many are now shuddering about "covering the opening!", but I can tell you that it works, still have adequate ventilation, and the refers both cooled great with no more outages....Brian
2005 F350 Dually -AFE air/MRSP exhaust/Bags/Bilsteins/Energy Susp.
2002 Hitchhiker Fiver 29.5 RLBG - Moryde Pin/Gas shocks/Michelin XPS Ribs
1996 Layton Fiver 21ft. Totally reconditioned..Love it!!
|
readytow
Washington
Full Member
Joined: 07/14/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
I had the same problem in my 93 Elkhorn, with the fridge on the drivers side. Tried the metal shields with no luck, finally duct taped JUST the bottom row of vents on my outside cover, and have never had a problem again. Fridge still cools fine, no overheating, and no flameout.
|
|
|
