refrigerator help

[docbom]

I have a 2019 jayco Redhawks. while I'm boon docking my refrigerator shuts off when the heater kicks on. I would appreciate any help

[Isaacs]

Originally Posted by docbom

I have a 2019 jayco Redhawks. while I'm boon docking my refrigerator shuts off when the heater kicks on. I would appreciate any help

Is your refrigerator set to run on propane?

[Stavman]

Battery too low?

If battery is low the fridge won't always run

[docbom]

not sure if my battery got low. I was running on LP I did not think the battery made a difference?? I only have 1 house battery getting solar and dual battery is my next upgrade.

[Stavman]

The battery ignites the propane, so yes it matters

Furnace sucks more juice than u think.

Berry easy to run the battery dead boondocking, trust me I know

[Florida Ranger]

In cold weather your heater will run a battery down if used all night while boondocking with no other power source. Ask me how I know…..

[JFlightRisk]

Not sure how cold it gets where you are, but at 32*F the battery Ah capacity will decrease about 20%, so you'll lose some running time as the temps drop. Just something to keep in mind if you camp in some colder temperatures.

[dvspl]

Originally Posted by docbom

I have a 2019 jayco Redhawks. while I'm boon docking my refrigerator shuts off when the heater kicks on. I would appreciate any help

Not sure what refrigerator you have, but most will give some kind of fault code if it shuts down uncommanded. Look in your manual for the codes.

[docbom]

Thank you everyone for the help. Before my next voyage I’m going to a duel house battery set up. Then solar and wind turbines baby steps