Hey, Doug (& List). I tried your trick of running the fridge on 120V overnight before trying to light the propane and it worked! It did take multiple attempts to light the propane on the fridge. After several futile attempts, it would light briefly (3-5)seconds and then go out. Finally, it lit and stayed lit and is now running on propane (for last 45+ minutes). My usual MO with the four Vanagon Westies that I have owned has been to 1) run the fridge on 120V the night before a trip; 2) run the fridge on 12V going down the road; and 3) light the propane for any prolonged stops and at the campsite. This has usually worked very well. In case I have the original problem again, any ideas for dealing with a non-working fridge propane option at the campsite when there is no 120V available? Bob 87 Westy "RDRUNR1"
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