I've had the refrigerator in my 2003 190 Popular running for a day on LP and now trying to turn the knob to DC. The knob won't budge. Any ideas why? I'd like to switch it now that I'm starting my drive.
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midnightsadie wrote: leave it on lp, it doesn,t use much fuel, and easier on your 12volt system.
I totally agree. Using the LP system is preferred to using DC. The amperage needed in DC mode really puts a load on your alternator.
And,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, that is why 3 way fridges are scarce as hen's teeth! The 12 VDC just doesn't work very well and the propane use is very small.
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For future reference.... IIRC, that little knob is turning a bunch more stuff than you might think... it's a pretty complex switch. Try turning it in the other direction first to get whatever tiny bit of slack you can, then give it a _sharp_ twist in the direction you want to go.
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From what I have read, leaving LP tanks open when driving is a no-no. My van has a 3 way fridge and I'd rather put a bigger alternator to be able to handle the load than risk fire or explosion from leaving the LP tanks open. Or simply buying a bag of ice to stick in there when on a long drive. The 3 way knob is still there thankfully. The original thermostat knob was there but badly broken. I had one from an old toaster oven I kept around and it fit perfectly. I just need to mark L and H in the proper places so I know where the thermostat is roughly in relation to the original knob.
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