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Subject:Re: Fridge Not Working on A/C - Relay?
From:David Beierl
Date:Wed, 3 Jul 2013 22:06:47 -0400

At 09:58 PM 7/3/2013, The Bus Depot wrote:
>I still have it plugged into shore power (although I'm not sure why I'm
>bothering). I have not tried 12v for any length of time, but when I turn the
>engine on and switch the panel to 12v the fridge indicator on the panel does
>light up.  I'm not near work, but I do have various relays on my workbench,
>so I suppose if nothing else I'll bring a few of them and a multimeter along
>for the ride.

Ron, that relay has nothing at all to do with AC operation.

Check that your circuit breaker down by the back seat is engaged (push it in).

Check for 110 VAC at the outlet box in the pantry.

Verify switches set correctly and thermostat turned clockwise.

The fan is entirely independent, controlled by a thermoswitch on the
condenser fins behind the fridge.

Any reason not to use LP to run it?  Ten pounds of propane will run
the fridge about three weeks in New England.

Yrs,
d