Interesting. Why would the new gas be a problem? Yes, I did just fill the tank. I did turn the burners on but only for a few seconds. I will try all the advice that was given. Thanks, Zoltan
-----Original Message----- From: Dave Mcneely Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 9:30 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Why??? 1. Is there propane in the tank? 2. Is the line valve open (under the van)? 3. Is the condensate drain (under the fridge on the van floor) open? 4. Did you puff air through the condensate line? 5. Did you recently fill the tank with propane? Then light the stove for a few minutes, then try the fridge again. mcneely ---- thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > I am struggling with this fridge. > Connected to the car’s propane tank, > took it apart, > got it lighted every time first time, > put it back together, > lighted again first time every time, > installed the fridge into it’s place, > connected all, > it lighted fine, > put the outside parts on, > lighted fine every time, > put all the other things back on, > lighted fine, > let it rest for hours, > Lighted, but while counting the seconds to keep the light on, it faded and > stopped the flame. > repeated tries would not let it light up again. > I have even connected the electronic tester with it’s millivolts to see if > it starts at all. But no. > > Who can tell what to do? > > My respect to this Great List. > Zoltan -- David McNeely |
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