Newbie question about propane refill

[Peterrrr]

Originally Posted by AgentTaylor

I have not tried bleeding air supply but I don't know why it would have any air in the hose. We have never added any propane yet. We are not parked in an area with shore power. We turned on the generator and switched the auto setting to LP but when we turned the generator off, the fridge turned off instead of continuing on LP.

If you have never added any propane, are you sure that the main shut off for the propane is on. The dealer could have shut it off when it was stored at their lot. Normally a dealer will fill the propane on purchase.

[JohnBoyToo]

If you've never used propane, then it DOES have air in the lines...

first time I used our fridge or furnace, I had to run the stove for a pretty long time and click the lighter every few seconds until it burned consistently, then tried the furnace and the fridge...
ya gotta prime the pump to get it to start

good luck and welcome !

[nothermark]

Originally Posted by AgentTaylor

I have not tried bleeding air supply but I don't know why it would have any air in the hose. We have never added any propane yet. We are not parked in an area with shore power. We turned on the generator and switched the auto setting to LP but when we turned the generator off, the fridge turned off instead of continuing on LP.

FWIW when buying propane I look for places used to dealing with motor homes. They are a bit different than filling a barbecue tank. Some folks get it and some do not. BTDT.

Now for trouble shooting. If you have not used the system for a while air can replace the propane in the hose. Not sure why but it is easy to address. Light the stove. If the stove runs most of the line is filled with propane so the refrigerator might fault once or twice but should then run.

The stove will also tell you if the propane valve is closed or the excess flow valve tripped. If the stove will not light make sure the tank valve is on. IF the valve is on, turn it off then slowly turn back on. There is a leak preventer function that shuts off the flow if it gets too high.

If the stove is working and the refrigerator is not turn on a light. If the light comes on you have 12 VDC. If not then toggle the storage/salesman switch. You need that on to supply power to the control board. If that does not turn on the refrigerator you need to get into serious trouble shooting. Post back with what you did and saw and somebody will jump in.

[trode]

Originally Posted by AgentTaylor

Thanks. We are on the road so we will look for a Costco or truck stop! Maybe call ahead to check...thanks so much!

Not sure about wherever you are, but our Costco will NOT fill tanks in RV's only bottles that you can carry in. I go to local campground by me, or several other campgrounds I have been to. Some of those offer outside propane companies that come around by truck and will fill on site, caution: you will pay DEARLY for this type service and should be a last resort. I have only done it because I was in danger of running out in cold weather and did not plan on leaving for several more days. Guy was very upfront with me when he arrived, he said "our price is pretty high"!

[ChasA]

If I'm at home, I go to the local propane company.