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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15
I believe newer models have the electric ignition, which requires the battery.
Never tried running mine without the batteries, but I doubt it would work.
Edit: Oh, that and the thermostat in the fridge/heater would also be electric.
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That makes sense. The Twinkie still has its trusty old 3-way Dometic fridge, and runs pilot lights for it and the water heater on thermocouples. Lighting those is easy enough, and as Ken said, less current draw.