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Originally Posted by Gutz54
Wecome Steven--Deb and I just joined yesterday---maybe some of the experts here can help you. I have a question for the group---how does my fridge get power when we are driving and going down the road. The people we bought or 3811 told us it ran on propane and electric and it automatically switched over?? I don't think they used this rig very long as I think the fridge is elec only.? Does the power cord hooked up in the bed of the truck when we are driving provide power to the fridge or are the batteries keeping it on?? Thanks
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Hi Gutz & welcome to the group!
FYI: If the folks from whom you bought your Montana didn't tell you where the power inverter for the fridge is, it's on the ceiling of your basement/belly, on the driver's side. If you don't see anything on its display, press the button to turn it on. It will show your battery strength on the display. Always a good idea to make sure it's on when you hook up to your truck, so *you* know it's on. We went through a newbie experience last year where our residential fridge/freezer temps would *greatly* fluctuate while on the road, then stabilize on shore power. It was like the fridge wasn't getting any juice at all...because, hey, it wasn't! Figured out that the inverter wasn't even on (thank you, dealership!). Now we check it with every hookup, if only for *my* peace of mind.
Happy trails!! ~Maggie & Jim