New Owner-Fridge question

[xrvr]

It may take more than just a couple hours for the frig to feel cool, more like 10 or 12 if everything in it is warm. jim

[polarlyse]

If you decide to try it on gas you probably will find that it will take multiple ignitions before it begins to work. You will hear a snapping from the ignitor. It it lights and stays lit you will see the green light, indicating gas, stay lit. If that ignition sequence fails the green light will go out. So stay nearby and keep an eye on it. Once the pilot lights the gas will flow. It won't flow without the pilot being lit. But staying nearby will allow you to watch for the light and listen for the ignition and if all else fails smell gas to indicate a problem. When ours has been off for awhile or gas disconnected for re-fill I find it will take many ignition sequences to purge the air from the line. But then it works nicely after that. Don't be afraid to try it on gas just be aware of and alert for any gas leaks.

Ours is, I think, original to the trailer and 26 yrs. old and works like a charm.

[spegr]

Okay now you've inspired me to try to fix this thing.........It's so clean and nice....it must be something simple.
I cant find anything wrong except the two wires were loose on the back and I had no batteries. I went out and bought 2 new DieHards......and am hooked up to a 30 amp Power Source......green lite is on......on 110v but nothing...

Wont light on Gas BUT I noticed there is no iginition wire from the 12V source to the circuit board (see the far left slot in picture above) Do you have to HAVE this for the IGNITER to work? I really would be happy if this thing would just run on 110V.

[TG Twinkie]

OK Lets find the wires that go to the heating element. Can you post a photo or two of all of the wiring on the back of the unit?
Do you know where the burner is?
If so, just above and to the left of the burner there may be 2 wires going in behind the sheet metal covers.
Can you also post photos of the controls inside the refer?
Can you locate the outlet that the refer is plugged into?
Do you have a 120 volt circuit tester? Similar to the one in this photo. If not, it would be a good tool to have on hand. Cost less than $10.00

You should first verify that you have 120 volts at the outlet for the refer.

[spegr]

Okay thanks ALL:

Here's where we are

It's a RM 1303 AES........no way to switch from gas to electric it does it by itself....it's the "Old Style"

Yes GOOD 12v
Yes good GAS (checked flow on and have plently stove)
Yes GOOD 110v at plug
Yes good heating element (looks to be almost new)
Yes on Green LED light and I can turn Fridge ON/OFF with Power Switch
No Ammonia or yellow powder leaks....
No heating element on 110v/GAS doesn't even get warm
No "click" when I rotate the white GAS knob to right

Im trying to pull the circuit board and will jump the thermostat tabs....Chad at Dinasaur Electronics did a great job of walking me through the steps....

I'll post in a bit...what I find.