Norcold Fridge not working on Shore Power

blackoaktree

My Fridge works on Propane and DC. I’m still troubleshooting. I think it’s something as simple as a fuse or the switch or a loose connection. Either way I set to take off for a month and may not have much opportunity to tinker with this if it’s any more complicated that minor diagnosis will indicate.
Heres my question to the smart electrical types on here. If I operate the fridge on the DC setting and have shore power connected, will that work?
Would recharging from shore power keep pace with the draw down on the battery from the fridge? I figure I can just try this and see but thought it’s worth asking the crowd first.
thanks for any thoughts on this. 

mona

Make sure it's plugged in. Outlet is on the inside of under sink cabinet.

jeannie

Ratkity

That sneaky plug just wiggles out of the socket sometimes!

blackoaktree

Thanks I did all the standard checks. I check the outlet and I even plugged the fridge into a house outlet. It’s definitely an issue in the fridge. 

ChanW

The 12v mode draws 11A or so, if I recall right. I think that might be tough on your converter, for any length of time. It also is constantly ON in 12v mode, and will freeze your veggies! (Fridge thermostat is only functional in 110v mode or propane mode)

Why not use propane? It ought to last a good long while (weeks, if I recall @Verna's experience)...

Verna

Yes, in this weather (Midwest), using the propane only for your fridge, the 20 lb tank should last two to four weeks. 

blackoaktree

Perfect solution! I’ll use propane. Not sure why I didn’t think of that one. Thanks!
I’ll be in Tucson in December at a KOA so it’ll be easy to refill regardless of how long it lasts. I don’t expect I’ll need the propane for heat.

Verna

If you’re at a KOA, you can use electric for the Alde heat.  It does get cool as soon as the sun goes down.