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    Michigan_MikeMichigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,861
    Rhodiemax said:
    I bought an 08 T@B a few weeks ago, and took it on my first trip. What fun!

    I tried the Norcold frig on propane but the red (ignite) button is stuck all the way in and I can't figure out if it's just broke or is there a way to reset and pop it out?
    There isn't a way to reset the red button.  Your best bet (as noted by Scott) is to get it repaired.  You do have nearby repair centers that are certified by Norcold and it looks like there is one here:

    TIMS RV SERVICE

    720 RIVER RD

    CHELSEA ME 4330

    Phone: 2075880000
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
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    LibrarydragonLibrarydragon Member Posts: 103
    We run our on battery while towing, propane when boon docking. BTW it is illegal to run your refrigerator on propane while towing in CA.
    Sara&Carl
    2015 max s outback, TV 2011 RAV4, V6, 4x4, & 2017 Tacoma Off-road 4x4
    Soquel, CA
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    ChanWChanW Member Posts: 3,158
    edited September 2016
    On our most recent trip, a week on the road with various stops, I went with trying the propane while rolling, for the three-way. It worked llike a charm, and so nice not to have to think about shutting off the 12V switch on the Norcold, at extended stops!

    Arriving home, somewhat exhausted, parked it in the back yard for the night, and for two days didn't think about the fact that it wasn't level... I did check the light on the fridge during that time, to make sure it was still on, but I didn't open the fridge much.

    Well, I learned that the indicator light will stay on, even if the fridge isn't cooling! The flame must have still been going, thus the indicator light, but the 'lack of level' disabled the cooling function of the absorption system.

    Warm milk, warm mayo, warm beer...

    Live and learn. 
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
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    PhotomomPhotomom Member Posts: 2,217
    ChanW said:

    Warm milk, warm mayo, warm beer...

    Live and learn. 
     The beer should have been rescuable.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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    ChanWChanW Member Posts: 3,158
    edited September 2016
    Yep, 't was. Good for 'drowning my tears'.  :D
    Photomom said:
    ChanW said:

    Warm milk, warm mayo, warm beer...

    Live and learn. 
     The beer should have been rescuable.

    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
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    ericnlizericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    ChanW, Yup level is important with the fridge on propane, I also learned the hard way, so don't feel like you did a solo flight on that one! At least you had beer!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


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    ChanWChanW Member Posts: 3,158
    Yeah ericnliz, but, warm beer? Oog.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
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    ericnlizericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    ChanW, At least you were home, and could put it in the fridge inside! I have a fridge in my shop that is DEDICATED to cold beer, water, sodas for mix, and FIREBALL! When we go camping, one cooler is dedicated for cold beer, and sodas for mix, and, yup, you guessed it, Fireball! Don't leave home without it.
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


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    ChanWChanW Member Posts: 3,158
    Aha! One good reason to install a freezer in the Tab.

    I understand Fireball is best served at 0°F or lower, for a bit of oral frostbite as it goes over the gums and down the hatch...
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
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    ericnlizericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Either keep it on ice, or the freezer, YUP! =)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


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