I have run several Westy fridges on propane without any 12 volts hooked
up. It may be that the last version from 1990/91 needs it for the
automatic ignitor system but the vast majority certainly don't.

The 12 volt cooling fan in the rear needs to work if you plan to run it
for extended periods installed in the Westy.

Mark

Jason Willenbrock wrote:
>
> hey all,
> does the fridge need to be "wired" in, in order to light and operate on
> propane.  i am asking because my fridge is not hooked up to the wires to run
> off 12v.  i can  not get it to light.  the thermocouple is hooked up but
> does that need 12v in order to create a spark? the fridge does run great on
> ac/dc power from an extension cord.  BTW propane is full, combustion chamber
> is clean and tube from combustion chamber is not blocked.
> TIA
> jason
> 87 syncro westy project
>