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110 vac / propane refrigerator question

We are replaceing our Dometic 1492 and Rockey's sister would like to use it at her cabin in northern Idaho. The cabin is off the electric grid.
Can it be made to work on propane without 12 Vdc?
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

Re: 110 vac / propane refrigerator question

Reply #1 –
You will need 12VDC for the control power.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD

Re: 110 vac / propane refrigerator question

Reply #2 –
Correct. On a cabin, probably install a battery and solar panel.  It doesn't take many amp hrs to run the refrigerator on propane.  The PC board, ignitor and gas valve are all 12 VDC.

Brett
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: 110 vac / propane refrigerator question

Reply #3 –
On the topic, Dometic is a big supplier to Amish communities, for propane refrigeration. We have seen them at Lehman's in Holmes County Ohio. They are different but similar to RV fridges.

http://www.lehmans.com/c-181-gas-refrigerators-and-freezers.aspx