3-way frig in 2022 T@B 400 BoondOck

Jimjanhaley

Can anyone help with the running of 3-way Norcold refrigerator  on propane?

Selection panel turns on ONLY when plugged into shore line or connected to running vehicle. At that point 12-volt and propane are options.

How can you use propane when boondocking?
Jandjhaley

Jay_and_Kat

I believe from what others have said about the 3-way fridge, you need to have the 12V switch ON, then select propane on the panel (the fridge needs SOME electric so the igniter and control panel work!)

Sharon_is_SAM

@Jimjanhaley - make sure your battery switch is on and you have power.

MuttonChops

I agree with @Sharon_is_SAM that it sounds like your Battery Cut-Off Switch is in the OFF position.

The 3-Way Fridge has two 12VDC connections.

 == 1 ==  12VDC used to power the Control Panel

 == 2 = = 12VDC controlled by the small toggle switch above the Fridge that allows
                   voltage to reach the 12V heaters (for cooling) when the Battery / 12V Mode is selected.

When on Shore Power, the shore power via the Power Center Convertor is supplying 12VDC to your Fridge.  When Shore Power is not connected the Battery must provide the power - - - Cut-Off Switch On.
You will then be able to select 12V Only (not recommended) or Propane as the 'cooling' power source.