Maybe it is something to do with the tc wiring. I hadn't replaced mine but I did reconnect all the 12V connections.

The o/n going out  problem may be tc related, I bet the going out while driving is flue issues. My fridge stays lit in both cases now.

alistair

On 2011-08-31, at 1:17 PM, neil n wrote:

> Same here.
> 
> On my last trip I was up higher. No problems lighting fridge upon
> arrival to camp and it would stay lit. But since the flame out at
> night hard start in the morning issue, (at least 2 years ago) I've
> changed a few things. One being the thermocouple in the burner box.
> The old one was *really* frayed (worn). The current one, though used,
> is in better shape. I suspect the old one was so worn out, the tip
> wasn't close enough to the flame to keep current flowing through the
> safety switch.
> 
> I suspect if I replaced the better thermocouple currently installed,
> the fridge might even stay lit while driving. No biggie though. DC
> mode cools just as well it seems.
> 
> Neil.
> 
> On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
>> I have had, in the past, similar prolems. But on recent trip where temps ranged the mid 30's during day and 2 C at night (yes, cold but very dry mornings) and up to 5,000 ft alt. the fridge worked like a champ, staying lit and working very well in those conditions.
>> 
>> I can't explain why it is working so well now.. I had cleaned every part of the system a few times over the years, the last time was last summer.
>> 
>> alistair