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Subject:12 volt operation on my Fridge
From:Johnny DeVilla
Date:Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:29:23 -0700

Hello all, I just installed a 12 volt marine battery under my back
seat; there was allready a marine case under the seat, and wiring
coming off which appears to be a relay. I then wired the two wires
coming from my fridge area to the battery, which makes my fan on the
back of the fridge work great. The led meter on lights up, water pump
works, but no 12 volt on the fridge (which would not be a problem, but
at about 65 the gas blows out). I opened the cupboard to the right of
the fridge and found a connector with the following result

brown wire connecting to a white wire
blue wire connecting to two black wires which are cut
black wire connecting to two red live

when pulling the connector off the fan stops, so I am assuming this
powers the fridge. My concern is the cut black wires or wire. I have
read that there are ways to bypass the switch that controls the 12 volt
operation when the van is running. I would ultimately like to run with
it like this. If anyone can put some insight on this wiring I would
much appreciate it. The fridge works great at 110 and LP.

Thank You

Johnny
81 Westy

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