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Well thats a new (and logical!) method!! Maybe I'll give that a try sometime.
To add to the wacky ideas list, here's what I do:
I have one of those electric powered air pump things, the kind you plug
into your cigarette lighter. It came with a few attachments (like a needle
for pumping up basketballs, etc.) one of which was a plastic cone like
attachment for pumping up rubber inflatables (rafts, toy balls,
anatomically corrrect dolls, you know.....).
I take the cone attachment, unscrew the air (oh damn I forgot the right
name for this thing) tube at the bottom of the fridge (it has the metal
screw cap), and blast air in there. I read once that lack of oxygen was a
primary cause for the propane not lighting). Well without pumping I get an
instant light. Works for me! Plus, I'm still self sufficient since I can
run this off the vehicle battery (only takes a few secs).
File this one for the next time you've pumped that bellows thing one time
to many (I mean the one on the van.. get your mind out of the gutter!!).
Bill
On 5/18/05, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> For the 9 years I have owned my van, I have been able to light the fridge
> with minimal difficulty. I am now having a problem and need some advice.
>
> Before, when lighting the fridge, I would follow the directions and when I
> pushed the button for gas mode, the light would flicker, I would hold down
> the "flame failure safety device" and pump like crazy until the light quit
> flashing and I would have an operating fridge. Now, when I push the button
> for gas mode, the light comes on but does not flicker. Thus, it acts as if
> the fridge is lite when in fact it is not. Any idea what might be wrong or
> what is happening.
>
> The fridge works on AC, I had it on all day yesterday and it cooled fine.
> I have propane because both the stove and the Propex heater work.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Harold
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> Harold Teer
> Harrisonburg, VA
> 1991 Westy
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Harold Teer
Harrisonburg, VA
1991 Westy