Am on first night out with my new to me scamp. Had plugged in at house for 2 days to run refrigerator. Left this morning switched to 12 volt for 2 hour drive to white mountains. Set up switched to gas on fridge and only washed some dishes and battery is about dead.shouldn't battery last couple days if used sparingly? Any ideas?
thanks Eric
Sat, 08/22/2015 - 19:01
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battery drain?
I personally never run the fridge on 12v. Unless you've got a real beefy charge line setup coming from the tow vehicle the fridge will take your battery out in very short order. I've always traveled with the fridge on propane, but some aren't comfortable with that.
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I switched to propane last night and will try that. Thanks for reply. I'm sure I'll need more advice
Eric M Sennott
We only use 110 volt power for our fridge. When at the factory I asked if lighting the propane was difficult and they said yes. Our travels are short enough to keep items cold, and we also use freeze packs to keep near items when towing. We can then re freeze the packs when at a full service campground, which we prefer at the present.
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
Propane is not difficult to light at all, that is really poor advice from the "horses mouth" (the Factory that is). It is also your only real option if you are boondocking. I also find it gets much colder on propane.
Make sure your rig is level
Turn on the gas
Light the stove first to draw gas into the lines ( turn it off once it lights)
Light your fridge. Make sure to hold down the button for 20-30 seconds once it lights to ensure it stays lit
A little trick on a sunny day when you can't see the flame: listen for the "rumble" of the fire it is a distinct sound also check back in about 20-30 minutes to see if heat is coming out of your upper vent if it is then your fridge is getting cooler, if it's not might need to re-light note: the safety will stop the gas if the flame goes out, so there is no danger from gas leak
Deb Staines
2016 16’, layout 4
'Rapscallion'
I do what flyboy does,your fridge gets cold from being plugged in all night. Before you leave, I keep every thing cold in our home fridge, then load it into the scamp fridge. While you are driving, It will stay cold for a few hours till you set up at campground shore power. Carl
Yep, works great! I also use those freeze packs to lay on foods and meat while traveling. They really help too. I can then refreeeze them in our Scamp fridge, freezer works great!
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>