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Old 09-01-2016, 01:25 PM   #1
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Fantastic fan shuts off fridge

We bought a '16 3820FK back in April. We've experienced a few nuisance problems but the most baffling is when we turn on the kitchen fantastic fan, the fridge completely shuts down as if the power button was turned off. Has anyone else experienced this with this front kitchen model? We have learned to check the fridge after turning the fan on since all we have to do is hit the power button on the fridge to turn it back on. It is the Norcold 4-door rv fridge (gas/electric) not the residential. When this happens, it doesn't switch over to propane, it just completely shuts down. Since we are permanently on a seasonal site, the dealer is sending a tech to us on Wednesday. Can't wait to hear what he thinks!
 
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Old 09-01-2016, 02:06 PM   #2
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Old 09-01-2016, 03:39 PM   #3
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It sounds like somehow the fan is dropping the voltage to the Fridg controler just enough to have it drop out. I agree, start with the battery it's a 12v issue.
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It sounds like somehow the fan is dropping the voltage to the Fridg controler just enough to have it drop out. I agree, start with the battery it's a 12v issue.
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If the fan and fridge are on the same 12 volt circuit, you may have a loose connection that breaks down when you turn on the fan, which drops the voltage to the fridge. You might need to chase down a loose connection, possibly behind the fan control switch.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely check the battery this weekend.
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I agree with the above about something in the 12 v system. But don't be surprised about anything. When we first got ours, the fridge operated sporatically. Long story, but turned out the fridge 120 vac and all living room outlets were wired to the ceiling fan. Ceiling fan on, fridge worked. Fan off, fridge off.
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Agree it sounds 12v problem but not the battery. If on shore power the fan and frig should work with out a battery. The converter puts out more voltage than battery. Not more current but more voltage. Most slides need battery current to work.
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Agree it sounds 12v problem but not the battery. If on shore power the fan and frig should work with out a battery. The converter puts out more voltage than battery. Not more current but more voltage. Most slides need battery current to work.
That is correct as long as the converter is working correctly
So with a DC Volt meter you need to check converter output!
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