Need constant 12 volt for new fridge
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:53 pm
I'm replacing the fridge in my 1990 b-van.
The old (original) fridge had a 12-volt connection, but it was only for keeping the fridge cool, and the 12-volt connection is only live when the engine is on to keep from running down the battery too quickly.
My new fridge is a 2-way (propane and 120 volt) so it doesn't use the 12-volt to keep the fridge cool, but it does require a constant 12-volt supply to run the circuit board. Unfortunately there isn't a constant 12-volt connection in the refrigerator compartment, just the switched one that only goes on with the ignition.
Does anyone know where this 12-volt wire connects into the system so I can rewire it to be a constant 12-volts? Otherwise any other suggestions?
Thanks!
The old (original) fridge had a 12-volt connection, but it was only for keeping the fridge cool, and the 12-volt connection is only live when the engine is on to keep from running down the battery too quickly.
My new fridge is a 2-way (propane and 120 volt) so it doesn't use the 12-volt to keep the fridge cool, but it does require a constant 12-volt supply to run the circuit board. Unfortunately there isn't a constant 12-volt connection in the refrigerator compartment, just the switched one that only goes on with the ignition.
Does anyone know where this 12-volt wire connects into the system so I can rewire it to be a constant 12-volts? Otherwise any other suggestions?
Thanks!