This is one of the differences between the Dometic 182A and 182B. The
later B model, used starting around 1982, has the igniter wire right at
the rear outside edge of the fridge. Whenever the fridge is taken out or
put back there is a strong chance of the wire rubbing or getting
pinched. Why they would change it to the more vulnerable design is
beyond me. The early model's wire is very protected.

Mark

Kim Brennan wrote:

> ..
> In my case, that shielding, which is a braided fabric covering,
> apparently was damaged (possibly in the removal or reinstallation of
> the fridge), allowing for a spark to occur between the spark wire, and
> other metal in the vicinity. This then caused the fabric to ignite,
> which was the source of the smoke, etc.