bought a 1990 caravan a while back could not get the fridge to work was going to rip it out and turn space into storage as new one was beyond our budget. came across your channel and followed these steps now it all works a lot better than i thought it would. happy wife happy life many many thanks, new subscriber.
My 3 way isn’t working at all at the moment been putting investigating for a year since I bought my used camper one of those to do list jobs but now I feel happy enough to investigate why not. I’ll update in a week as only time I can borrow a compressor.
I have just watched your video and following it I was able to get the fridge back working on gas. There was a dead moth in between the spark and the gas jet. Thank you for your brilliant video. Happy camping car owner in France. 😊
After watching this video I absolutely cannot wait to get back to my camper tonight and have a fiddle with a very similar Dometic fridge I've been given. This is absolute gold dust and I really appreciate the details and process that you've gone into here. Subscribing
My fridge is that ancient it doesn't have an automatic ignition, it has a manual 'clicker' and you have to lie on the floor and view the sight class to see if it's lit, so if the gas runs out you don't know until you notice the fridge is warming up! Thanks for this informative video - muich appreciated!
We’ve maintained our 3way fridge as you have suggested (it’s pretty much the same fridge) we can feel heat coming from the pipe but the fridge is not cooling, any ideas what else we could do? 3:53
Absolutely brilliant, information thanks. 1989 westy with quite a few bits disconnected from the previous owner. just the leisure battery and wiring to find😳
I had a Dometic 90 Lt work fine for tree days the latest at gas. I smell like plastic burning inside and outside had open the two external plastic aeration same smell. Can be the furniture paint of cabinet? As also when operating grill smell similar? Thanks for your input anyway. Ciao
Great video. I have one of these fridges in a 1999 camper. If I try to run it on mains voltage it pops the breaker as soon as I switch the fridge on. 12v works fine. Could it be the element (is it easy to replace)or do I need to look at the electrical connections at the top of the fridge.
Hi both 12v and 240v heater elements are getting hot but the temperature in the fridge isn't dropping. Does the water/ammonia mix decrease over time and is it possible to top that up ? No external leaks evident.
Thank for a good clear informative video. I have a 3 way bluefin fridge in my camper. I want to connect it to butane gas but it doesnt have a connection on the back just a male thread. Would you know what fitting this would be. Looking for an elbow with a tail to attach a hose to test if it works. Many thanks Alan
Is the jump start voltage different for each power supply? What is it for 110v& 12v & propane regulator psi can test with 20 lp tank? Is there a valve set value?
Lee just want to Give you A Big Thanks for all of your Informative Videos I love Your channel The Content and You are an Excellent Teacher/Narrator Keep up the Cool Videos Dan From Central Coast Cali I Have a 1988 Tin Top Weekender Dark Blue Table and Jumper seats I call her Bette Davis And Yes it's Smokey here Wheew Big Fires all around. Be safe .
Thank you for your video, I have a 2003 Rockwood Freedom Trailer. The fridge has worked a couple of times last season, when I plug it in at the campsite. But I believe the switch for the electrical is not working, because it doesnt click into place when on. Can I replace the switch myself? Please advise. I live in Ontario Canada
Hi, I have a problem with my Dometic RMLT 9435, when I’m hooked up to 240v supply the warning light flashes and will not operate on 240v so I have to run the fridge on gas, is there any chance you can you help to identify my fault, much appreciated Rob.
Hey! Great video!!! If your still active I would love to tickle your tinker! Got a Rm2481 with a blown 12v switch indicator bulb! For some reason the 12v system no longer cools and the fridge only works on gas and leccy! 12v feed to switch all good!
Hi have 5vyear old caravan with domestic fridge does not work on gas even if I put cooker on first.have to switch it on and off about 5 times then ok.should fridge start up on its own?
Hi my fridge shorts out the power switch when plugged in have tried in other power point does the same thing think it must be had it are they expensive to fix
Hi Lee iam running on 240v fine but gas will not egnight i had the gas bottle disconnected for quite a while can there be a blockage or can you please tell me what other symptoms it may be thanks Rick
Can you add thicker wires such as a 6-8AWG or 10-12AWG wire with an inline fuse to 12V part of the fridge connector to prevent voltage drop or will it cause a fire? My luxima 3 way fridge only has thin wiring I’d say around 18-22AWG for the 12V while I was replacing the 12V male lighter plug with an Anderson plug
Hi there, my yellow ignition light switch was not working on my last trip nor were the green and red switches. Then the yellow temporarily started working after a bumpy road. Any ideas please?
Hi from Egypt :) thank you for your video can i ask you about the Gas system my fridge turned on with Gas but it would not cool inside it is working with 240 volt , some thing wrong with the 12 volt heater i'll check it later and I'll do the maintenance like the video I think i don't have that metal peace you get form the pipe above the flame is this the reason ?? thanks for your help
This was a great video. My fridge and freezer compartment work fine on 240v. Just got her lit from the gas, and the small freezer compartment gets nice and chilly but the main fridge doesn't. I wonder why? 🤔
Hi there can you help, I have a thetford n112 fridge, 2008 swift not cooling on 240 works fine on gas put new element in and thermister still not cooling on 240.
I have the same refrigerator, but only the freezer compartment is frozen, but does the metal part in the large compartment of the refrigerator also need to be frozen?
Great video and info. We have an Electrolux RM212 and it works on 240V but we're experiencing some issues on gas. The freezer part is usually working but the fridge gets warmer by the hour it's on. It went from 2C to 11C over night. The other day it stopped working totally while the flame was burning. Not sure what to look for any suggestions are welcome.
Did you ever find the Solution bought 2nd hand same fridge guy said was working have it level will it get cold just on top of table not made up cabinet yet?
Really appreciate the video. Helping my son repair his 1984 Vangon Westfalia. He does have the budget to replace his OEM Fridge but if we can get it working properly my thought is why not use the money for other much needed repairs which he has many! We have absolutely no clue how this fridge works so I am hoping your other video describes the appropriate operation. Cheers!
I have an issue with my 3 way Dometic fridge. We had a gas person today (who specializes in this type of equipment) but he could not find the source of the problem. Basically we can smell gas in our motorhome but only when the fridge is ON. When the gas hob or oven are in operation (while the fridge is turned off) we don't have the smell of gas. The flame from the gas hob (and where the gas flu is) is good and the technician said he was quite sure there is no leak of gas. Help would be greatly appreciated. We have run out of ideas and solutions.
Hey Lee, could you post a wiring pic for the 240 AC element on an Electrolux dometic 6270 , I never removed the element so I never saw where the 2 lives came from, the mains switch I would imagine ? Thanks.
Good evening. I have a Coleman 3 way Portable Camping Fridge ( it is old ). It works on 12v, 240v but won't stay lit when on gas. It lights but shutdown as soon as you release to gas control knob. I am thinking it needs a replacement thermocouple. I am in South Yorkshire. Do you know of anyone doing what you do up here?
Thanks for video .👍👍👏 Telford N112 fridge is working on gas but not on electricity neither 230v or 12v, both heating coils are working as they get hot but not cooling inside. Any idea what could it be? Thank you
Hi my 3 way fridge blows the rcd as soon as mains selected presuming is the element, im a spark bit never serviced oneof these, pso the tapp above is a bit leaky thought it might be related, are elements easily changable pkease? Great vid ta
Hi, yes sounds like the element has failed. They are changed and installed easily. Remove the old one and scour eBay and camping suppliers for the appropriate part
Great video, I have a problem with a dometic AeS fridge automatically changing to gas when you turn the engine off on my motorhome. Please can you help me regards Len
I've brought the same 3 way fridge mine is the bigger model that goes over wheel arch is it okay to use heat shield spray on the gas components on the rear of the fridge as mine have suffice rust so want to tidy it up ???
Thank you for all this free information my gas sparks but doesn't light up so now I am going to give it a go looks very easy thanks again , ps when I connect my car the red light flashes constantly and doesn't stay solid ? But the fridge is cool when I get to where ever I am going any ideas ?
Very good video. Thank you. I have a Dometic RM8501 on a 2012 Autotrail Apache. Assuming original fridge . All lights work ie temp and power selection and interior light but no cooling whatsoever on 12 or 240 or gas. I took the outside covers off and no heat detected, Dealer has supposedly fixed it but now over a year since purchase and not much hope of help. Do you think it can be fixed or a new fridge? If so what model do you recommend. Thank you
Hi I used it well, but suddenly the power went out, and if I take away the part of the cigar jack, it blinks and seems like the light is coming in for a while, but it doesn't come in What is the problem? And how should I buy the part to solve the problem? 60l same brand. Many tnx
hi, I have a domestic fridge works on electric but on gas goes out after about two hours, sometimes will not re light, very frustrating. can you help? Cheers, Vaughan Bradbury
I have an RM 182B 12/120 it also says refrigerant 717. I am not sure what the best way to test this refrigerator is. Should I use the test procedures in this video? This is a 1984 Westfalia I read that R717 should not use copper piping do you know what piping was used when these were built / installed. Should I replace this unit or would you try to save it?
hi Lee can you show me how to get in to the push button igniter switch.Do I have to take the fridge out or can i remove the front panel by removing two screws underneath. i have a dometic RM8550 caravan fridge its only the push button that's not returning back to its original position. the button itself is a push in a twist type to change the battery.
Hi, I have an old 3 ways fridge like this in my camper. I really want to remove it and put in a new one. Is the gas and electric connections are the same? Thank you 😊
Not sure, but i was on the understanding that when on 12v fridge there is no control from the dial as to how cold the fridge gets, only when on 240volts will that control dial come into play.
Morning I have an elddis crusader 2006 caravan Now it has a 3 way tall fridge freezer The freezer works on gas and 240 electric but the fridge doesn’t What could be the issue? Please
my fridge first froze the freezer at 12 volt battery but for past two weeks it doesnt freeze the freezer i have it for like 2 years what should I do? I cleaned the gas chimney and after that it doenst work, I cleaned it because it was not Working in GAS
Electrolux Electronic ignition gas fridge is not working. Cleaned the back of fridge and the orange light comes on but it seems not to be connecting. What do I need to do? Please help.
Hi There My Dometic Fridge RM6131 works fine on 240v and on 12v. It lights on gas but the flame wont stay alight when you release the igniter button. Faulty thermocouple or gas valve fault do you think? Thanks
hi..great vid..but need help..we have a domestic rm8550 and its getting bother 12 and 24v but wont turn on..no light when door open etc..not tried gas..(things ive tried) made sure its level..changed fuses..removed from van ..cleaned it etc..still same ...any help idea would be cool
Hi I've just put my 3way fridge on to 240v green light came on then I turned thermostat on and then it tripped caravan and home rcd, it was all working till I washed caravan and not its not can anyone help thanks.
I have a "Vitrifrigo " 3 way fridge model 5080 it wont work on Gas [ but the pilot lights and stays lit ] or on 240V [ even though the back of the fridge get hot ] but on 12v it works fine ,,, I've checked the thermostat and connected the 2 wires together but it still only works on 12v .. also the ohms meter shows the thermostat is in the switch on position [ like connecting the 2 wire's to make the circuit] any ideas ???
Hi, my 2000 eletralux fridge works fine off mains, but struggling off gas took fridge out turned upside down, left for a few days, fridge and freezer working fine, freezer working to good turned settings down, freezer now not working, tried turning back up but didnt work, freezer cold but not freezing, any ideas would be appreciated, thank you
Thanks so much for a quality video with good info. My electroluc just has a black push in ignition & it's not lighting. I'm wondering if this requires power or if it's a old skool type ignition that doesn't need power. It makes a loud click but I can't hear ignition spark.
Hi Ive just purchased a camper Talbot Pilote Going off grid life soon. The Electrolux 3 Way fridge has a issue In gas mode , turn on Gas on Pilot on Let run for 2 hours . Open door and its like a warm oven !!! Any advice please Big thanks for great vids.
We are on holiday and our fridge won’t chill. Gas and 12v and 240v all good. Heat coming out of vent. We have had the element replaced as it was tripping the electric. It’s worked since then. Any suggestions? I’ve seen some comments about liquids settling and taking it out and leaving upside down over night? It looks almost exactly the same as the one in this video.
Gas service , check pressure at burner ,clean flu , fit a spiral to flu , clean replace gas jet ,check ignitor clearance , ensure burner heat exits van properly . A/C voltage ,measure voltage ,check for volt drop 12v dc check voltage , check for volt drop ----Installation rear of fridge fit within 25mm of van wall ---Condenser cooling fit 2 x 90 mm computer fans 60cfm each minimum on upper wall exit vent . Operate on a 47--50c thermostat create duct work condenser to exit vent [fans mounted inside duct ] ---thermal heat transfer paste between goes hard [evaporator coil thermal join to fridge tubing ] ---fridge seal --evap drain clean
Thanks for the video. My Fridge is a Dometic, but very similar on the back. The rear of the fridge gets mildly cool when run on gas, but the fridge and freezer compartment do not get cold. They do however get cold when run on 240v. It also cools (slightly) on 12v but that drains my leisure battery (even when the car is running) so I don't use it. Any ideas why the pilot light would be on, and the exhaust warm, but the fridge not cooling on gas?
If anyone else comes across this... My issue was the flame. I used a can of compressed air sprayed into the hole by the burner. It fixes it for a short time until I can get the fridge serviced
9:30 I imagine you meant brown "LIVE", and not "earth"? Thanks for the video though, help me with the flame not lighting and saved me from chucking the fridge out!
Our caravan fridge is an Electrolux RM 4270 , To light on gas you have to depress one dial and press the igniter, it lights perfectly, but as soon as I let go of the dial it goes out--anyone have any ideas why and what I can do ?? thank you
Good afternoon, we have a RMH7390L Dometic in our caravan that suddenly stopped working after lockdown. We did find the thermostat control knob was spinning round which we have replaced. When swiched on tge fridge actually gets warm instead if cild and the fridge makes a gurgling sound. We have had both the gas and electric checked and it was confirmrd that both were working properly when tried. All looks well and clean internally and externally, any ideas?
Hi Shirley, without seeingbit for ourselves it would be very difficult to diagnose the problem im afraid. If you would like us to checknitnover please email info@combevalleycampers.co.uk. regards,Leigh
Hi There! I am fitting a new 240v element to my 3 way electrolux fridge, both the old and the new elements have 2x brown wires and an earth only and I assume polarity doesn't matter, can you advise me please?
Great video , I've got a dometic RM7291L, my problem is that when using hook up, the fridge green light will illuminate for the 240, and will start to cool, after a few hours the green 240 light will go dim but still slightly lit and fridge will stop cooling, if left like that for a few hours, the fridge will start working again, green light will be full lit and start cooling again, this cycle keeps happening, 12v won't work when towing, tried gas the orange light just keeps flashing, please help its our new van , thanks
Hi, My green button for the 240v broke and had to order a new one. I stupidly took the old one out without realising where the wires go. Any chance you could advice what wires go where on the back of the green button??
Hi i have a yellow flame visible through the little viewing window inside the fridge rather than blue. I think this is a pilot light rather than burner. We also notice a slight smell (fumes rather than gas) when the fridge is on gas. The fridge doesn’t get cool when running on gas. Any thoughts?
Ey up, please wear goggles or similar when blowing out ( i learnt the hard way ! ), also i would clear the flue before cleaning the burner, apart from that nice one for giving people an insight into the general things to check.
Long shot, since this is an old video, but im going crazy, not finding any answers. I have a similar fridge. Elecrolux rm 200. When i turn on the 220v, it gets warm in the back, but the fridge dosent get cold. The manual tells me to check HFI relé 🤷♀️ On 12v it works perfectly. Also, can i use it on 12v if the battery is conected to a charger?
Thank you so much for answering! I dont know how hot it should be, but its to hot to touch. (First caravan experience, so all this is new to me) Is this someting i can fix, or is it a lost cause?
bought a 1990 caravan a while back could not get the fridge to work was going to rip it out and turn space into storage as new one was beyond our budget. came across your channel and followed these steps now it all works a lot better than i thought it would. happy wife happy life many many thanks, new subscriber.
Nice one. Prob the most comprehensively informative vid I’ve watched to try and work out the issue with my fridge
Glad to have helped!
My 3 way isn’t working at all at the moment been putting investigating for a year since I bought my used camper one of those to do list jobs but now I feel happy enough to investigate why not.
I’ll update in a week as only time I can borrow a compressor.
Very informative. Didn't have a clue how these fridges worked, but now I do. Thanks
I have just watched your video and following it I was able to get the fridge back working on gas. There was a dead moth in between the spark and the gas jet. Thank you for your brilliant video. Happy camping car owner in France. 😊
After watching this video I absolutely cannot wait to get back to my camper tonight and have a fiddle with a very similar Dometic fridge I've been given.
This is absolute gold dust and I really appreciate the details and process that you've gone into here.
Subscribing
My fridge is that ancient it doesn't have an automatic ignition, it has a manual 'clicker' and you have to lie on the floor and view the sight class to see if it's lit, so if the gas runs out you don't know until you notice the fridge is warming up!
Thanks for this informative video - muich appreciated!
Hi, my dometic c40/110 rm7360 does not cool well on gas, great on 12v and 240v but on gad it is a bugger to light and does not regulate, can you help
We’ve maintained our 3way fridge as you have suggested (it’s pretty much the same fridge) we can feel heat coming from the pipe but the fridge is not cooling, any ideas what else we could do? 3:53
Thank you so much for the info my domestic fridge heats up in the back but not cooling can you help and no small of ammoniac thanks
Absolutely brilliant, information thanks. 1989 westy with quite a few bits disconnected from the previous owner. just the leisure battery and wiring to find😳
Brilliant video thank you so much now I will go repair my 3 way😊
Glad it helped
I had a Dometic 90 Lt work fine for tree days the latest at gas. I smell like plastic burning inside and outside had open the two external plastic aeration same smell. Can be the furniture paint of cabinet? As also when operating grill smell similar? Thanks for your input anyway. Ciao
Great video. I have one of these fridges in a 1999 camper. If I try to run it on mains voltage it pops the breaker as soon as I switch the fridge on. 12v works fine. Could it be the element (is it easy to replace)or do I need to look at the electrical connections at the top of the fridge.
Hi both 12v and 240v heater elements are getting hot but the temperature in the fridge isn't dropping. Does the water/ammonia mix decrease over time and is it possible to top that up ? No external leaks evident.
great video thanks, i have a question, when I am on gas and it fires up the igniter keeps clicking, does it need replacing.
Thank for a good clear informative video.
I have a 3 way bluefin fridge in my camper. I want to connect it to butane gas but it doesnt have a connection on the back just a male thread.
Would you know what fitting this would be. Looking for an elbow with a tail to attach a hose to test if it works.
Many thanks
Alan
Is the jump start voltage different for each power supply? What is it for 110v& 12v & propane regulator psi can test with 20 lp tank? Is there a valve set value?
The LP valve in my mini fridge is 2000-3000pa. Says manual for a Absortion-defission multiway refrig.
Hi thanks for your video. There i s gas coming out of my fridge flu when it is switched on and I wondered what might be causing this?
Thanks
Will not damage the igniter when removing the last bit of carbon ? (Around 21:10)
Great vid thx Robert
Lee just want to Give you A Big Thanks for all of your Informative Videos I love Your channel The Content and You are an Excellent Teacher/Narrator Keep up the Cool Videos Dan From Central Coast Cali I Have a 1988 Tin Top Weekender Dark Blue Table and Jumper seats I call her Bette Davis And Yes it's Smokey here Wheew Big Fires all around. Be safe .
Thank you Daniel, they are some wonderful words. Keep safe brother and keep on camper-vanning
Hi great video. My electrolux 3 way fridge kept tripping my breaker on the 240. It also does not work on the gas any ideas lee thank u
Thank you for your video, I have a 2003 Rockwood Freedom Trailer. The fridge has worked a couple of times last season, when I plug it in at the campsite. But I believe the switch for the electrical is not working, because it doesnt click into place when on. Can I replace the switch myself? Please advise. I live in Ontario Canada
Hi, I have a problem with my Dometic RMLT 9435, when I’m hooked up to 240v supply the warning light flashes and will not operate on 240v so I have to run the fridge on gas, is there any chance you can you help to identify my fault, much appreciated Rob.
Hey! Great video!!! If your still active I would love to tickle your tinker!
Got a Rm2481 with a blown 12v switch indicator bulb! For some reason the 12v system no longer cools and the fridge only works on gas and leccy!
12v feed to switch all good!
Hey! Please feel free to email info@combevalleycampers.co.uk and we can get a comprehensive answer to your question. Leigh
I have a 1984 Norcold Electronics 838EG3 3-way refrigerator. Can I run it just by 12DC or 120v ac and not use propane at all?
Hi,You say the 12v may not be strong enough to run it with the engine on how do you check and repaire that issue thanks .
Hi have 5vyear old caravan with domestic fridge does not work on gas even if I put cooker on first.have to switch it on and off about 5 times then ok.should fridge start up on its own?
Hi my fridge shorts out the power switch when plugged in have tried in other power point does the same thing think it must be had it are they expensive to fix
Hi Lee iam running on 240v fine but gas will not egnight i had the gas bottle disconnected for quite a while can there be a blockage or can you please tell me what other symptoms it may be thanks Rick
Can you add thicker wires such as a 6-8AWG or 10-12AWG wire with an inline fuse to 12V part of the fridge connector to prevent voltage drop or will it cause a fire? My luxima 3 way fridge only has thin wiring I’d say around 18-22AWG for the 12V while I was replacing the 12V male lighter plug with an Anderson plug
Hi there, my yellow ignition light switch was not working on my last trip nor were the green and red switches. Then the yellow temporarily started working after a bumpy road. Any ideas please?
Hi from Egypt :)
thank you for your video
can i ask you about the Gas system
my fridge turned on with Gas but it would not cool inside
it is working with 240 volt , some thing wrong with the 12 volt heater i'll check it later
and I'll do the maintenance like the video
I think i don't have that metal peace you get form the pipe above the flame is this the reason ??
thanks for your help
This was a great video. My fridge and freezer compartment work fine on 240v.
Just got her lit from the gas, and the small freezer compartment gets nice and chilly but the main fridge doesn't. I wonder why? 🤔
Hi there can you help, I have a thetford n112 fridge, 2008 swift not cooling on 240 works fine on gas put new element in and thermister still not cooling on 240.
I have the same refrigerator, but only the freezer compartment is frozen, but does the metal part in the large compartment of the refrigerator also need to be frozen?
Me too mate,the icebox is super cold but not the fridge storage area is not ! Did you find a solution ?
We have a 3 way fridge that keep tripping the db board. How do you get this to work on gas instead of electricity. Thank you
Great video and info. We have an Electrolux RM212 and it works on 240V but we're experiencing some issues on gas. The freezer part is usually working but the fridge gets warmer by the hour it's on. It went from 2C to 11C over night. The other day it stopped working totally while the flame was burning. Not sure what to look for any suggestions are welcome.
Did you ever find the Solution bought 2nd hand same fridge guy said was working have it level will it get cold just on top of table not made up cabinet yet?
@@brocky78 shake the desease
Hi
My 3 way Fridge heating up with 240v but condenser not cooling.
I noticed that reservoir tank and condenser hot too.
Please advise
Cheers
Fantastic video and information. Thank you for sharing this. Definitely subbed! 😊
Very good video, plenty of information from yourself very clear make plenty more videos. Do you have done a great job
Really appreciate the video. Helping my son repair his 1984 Vangon Westfalia. He does have the budget to replace his OEM Fridge but if we can get it working properly my thought is why not use the money for other much needed repairs which he has many! We have absolutely no clue how this fridge works so I am hoping your other video describes the appropriate operation. Cheers!
Well done, and best of luck
I have an issue with my 3 way Dometic fridge. We had a gas person today (who specializes in this type of equipment) but he could not find the source of the problem. Basically we can smell gas in our motorhome but only when the fridge is ON. When the gas hob or oven are in operation (while the fridge is turned off) we don't have the smell of gas. The flame from the gas hob (and where the gas flu is) is good and the technician said he was quite sure there is no leak of gas. Help would be greatly appreciated. We have run out of ideas and solutions.
Hey Lee, could you post a wiring pic for the 240 AC element on an Electrolux dometic 6270 , I never removed the element so I never saw where the 2 lives came from, the mains switch I would imagine ? Thanks.
Good evening. I have a Coleman 3 way Portable Camping Fridge ( it is old ). It works on 12v, 240v but won't stay lit when on gas. It lights but shutdown as soon as you release to gas control knob. I am thinking it needs a replacement thermocouple. I am in South Yorkshire. Do you know of anyone doing what you do up here?
Thanks for video .👍👍👏
Telford N112 fridge is working on gas but not on electricity neither 230v or 12v, both heating coils are working as they get hot but not cooling inside. Any idea what could it be? Thank you
Hi my 3 way fridge blows the rcd as soon as mains selected presuming is the element, im a spark bit never serviced oneof these, pso the tapp above is a bit leaky thought it might be related, are elements easily changable pkease? Great vid ta
Hi, yes sounds like the element has failed. They are changed and installed easily. Remove the old one and scour eBay and camping suppliers for the appropriate part
Great video, I have a problem with a dometic AeS fridge automatically changing to gas when you turn the engine off on my motorhome. Please can you help me regards Len
I've brought the same 3 way fridge mine is the bigger model that goes over wheel arch is it okay to use heat shield spray on the gas components on the rear of the fridge as mine have suffice rust so want to tidy it up ???
Thank you for all this free information my gas sparks but doesn't light up so now I am going to give it a go looks very easy thanks again , ps when I connect my car the red light flashes constantly and doesn't stay solid ? But the fridge is cool when I get to where ever I am going any ideas ?
Hi What fuse is in that testing 3pin 240 plug
We have a dometic caravan fridge and it won't work on anything just trips the mains what is it likely to be please
Very good video. Thank you. I have a Dometic RM8501 on a 2012 Autotrail Apache. Assuming original fridge . All lights work ie temp and power selection and interior light but no cooling whatsoever on 12 or 240 or gas. I took the outside covers off and no heat detected, Dealer has supposedly fixed it but now over a year since purchase and not much hope of help. Do you think it can be fixed or a new fridge? If so what model do you recommend. Thank you
If you can, go through the steps to try and repair it, if not, send it to us and we can service it for you
I've been given a Smad 40 ltr 3 way and plugged it in to the mains..but not very cold at all..any ideas?
Hi
I used it well, but suddenly the power went out, and if I take away the part of the cigar jack, it blinks and seems like the light is coming in for a while, but it doesn't come in
What is the problem? And how should I buy the part to solve the problem?
60l same brand.
Many tnx
Very good information you can learn a lot .
Thank you
Hi Lee. Great video thanks. My Electrolux fridge keeps tripping the safety switch when turned on. Would this be the element?
I would suggest that, or a fault with the earth somewhere. The element is fairly simple and cheap to replace
hi, I have a domestic fridge works on electric but on gas goes out after about two hours, sometimes will not re light, very frustrating.
can you help?
Cheers,
Vaughan Bradbury
My n3112 will not run in 12v or 230v. Runs in gas only. I have replaced main board and was told a 692257 is the same as 691101. Is this correct ?
I have an RM 182B 12/120 it also says refrigerant 717. I am not sure what the best way to test this refrigerator is. Should I use the test procedures in this video? This is a 1984 Westfalia I read that R717 should not use copper piping do you know what piping was used when these were built / installed. Should I replace this unit or would you try to save it?
hi Lee can you show me how to get in to the push button igniter switch.Do I have to take the fridge out or can i remove the front panel by removing two screws underneath. i have a dometic RM8550 caravan fridge its only the push button that's not returning back to its original position. the button itself is a push in a twist type to change the battery.
So if the flame is a little yellow, what does that mean? Will it effect cooling?
Hi, I have an old 3 ways fridge like this in my camper. I really want to remove it and put in a new one. Is the gas and electric connections are the same? Thank you 😊
Mine has a thermostat probe down the hole for each service. Gas and Electric. I can't pull it out?
Not sure, but i was on the understanding that when on 12v fridge there is no control from the dial as to how cold the fridge gets, only when on 240volts will that control dial come into play.
Correct
I concur
My auto igniter has stopped clicking before I try to light fridge on gas, any advise?
7:45 -recommend not even using on 12v when motor is running -extra load shortens life of the alternator --> $$$
Should the boiler be insulated and covered with sheet metal to retain the heat?
Morning I have an elddis crusader 2006 caravan
Now it has a 3 way tall fridge freezer
The freezer works on gas and 240 electric but the fridge doesn’t
What could be the issue? Please
my fridge first froze the freezer at 12 volt battery but for past two weeks it doesnt freeze the freezer i have it for like 2 years what should I do?
I cleaned the gas chimney and after that it doenst work, I cleaned it because it was not Working in GAS
Electrolux Electronic ignition gas fridge is not working. Cleaned the back of fridge and the orange light comes on but it seems not to be connecting. What do I need to do? Please help.
What does it. Ean if gas switch light is weak
Hi There
My Dometic Fridge RM6131 works fine on 240v and on 12v. It lights on gas but the flame wont stay alight when you release the igniter button. Faulty thermocouple or gas valve fault do you think?
Thanks
hi..great vid..but need help..we have a domestic rm8550 and its getting bother 12 and 24v but wont turn on..no light when door open etc..not tried gas..(things ive tried) made sure its level..changed fuses..removed from van ..cleaned it etc..still same ...any help idea would be cool
Hi I've just put my 3way fridge on to 240v green light came on then I turned thermostat on and then it tripped caravan and home rcd, it was all working till I washed caravan and not its not can anyone help thanks.
I have a "Vitrifrigo " 3 way fridge model 5080 it wont work on Gas [ but the pilot lights and stays lit ] or on 240V [ even though the back of the fridge get hot ] but on 12v it works fine ,,, I've checked the thermostat and connected the 2 wires together but it still only works on 12v .. also the ohms meter shows the thermostat is in the switch on position [ like connecting the 2 wire's to make the circuit] any ideas ???
Hi, my 2000 eletralux fridge works fine off mains, but struggling off gas took fridge out turned upside down, left for a few days, fridge and freezer working fine, freezer working to good turned settings down, freezer now not working, tried turning back up but didnt work, freezer cold but not freezing, any ideas would be appreciated, thank you
Hi great video, do you know why the freezer would be getting cold but the fridge compartment does not while using on gas?
Thanks so much for a quality video with good info. My electroluc just has a black push in ignition & it's not lighting. I'm wondering if this requires power or if it's a old skool type ignition that doesn't need power. It makes a loud click but I can't hear ignition spark.
great video but as you say i think its a job for a pro,our fridge just doesnt seem to go cold enough any ideas before i call someone out?
Hi Ive just purchased a camper Talbot Pilote Going off grid life soon. The Electrolux 3 Way fridge has a issue In gas mode , turn on Gas on Pilot on Let run for 2 hours . Open door and its like a warm oven !!! Any advice please Big thanks for great vids.
Anybody knows how much current does it take to run this fridge on the 12V from the car battery? More or less, thanks!
They are usually around 150 watts depending on its size 🙂
10 amps
We are on holiday and our fridge won’t chill. Gas and 12v and 240v all good. Heat coming out of vent. We have had the element replaced as it was tripping the electric. It’s worked since then. Any suggestions? I’ve seen some comments about liquids settling and taking it out and leaving upside down over night? It looks almost exactly the same as the one in this video.
Would the fridge run on gas if the motorhome was not level ?. or would it cut off, I occasionally get issues of intermittent not lighting
Yes, being level can be a contributing factor, but a good clean and service would would best
Gas service , check pressure at burner ,clean flu , fit a spiral to flu , clean replace gas jet ,check ignitor clearance , ensure burner heat exits van properly .
A/C voltage ,measure voltage ,check for volt drop
12v dc check voltage , check for volt drop
----Installation
rear of fridge fit within 25mm of van wall
---Condenser cooling
fit 2 x 90 mm computer fans 60cfm each minimum on upper wall exit vent . Operate on a 47--50c thermostat
create duct work condenser to exit vent [fans mounted inside duct ]
---thermal heat transfer paste between goes hard [evaporator coil thermal join to fridge tubing ]
---fridge seal
--evap drain clean
Thanks for the video. My Fridge is a Dometic, but very similar on the back. The rear of the fridge gets mildly cool when run on gas, but the fridge and freezer compartment do not get cold. They do however get cold when run on 240v. It also cools (slightly) on 12v but that drains my leisure battery (even when the car is running) so I don't use it. Any ideas why the pilot light would be on, and the exhaust warm, but the fridge not cooling on gas?
If anyone else comes across this... My issue was the flame. I used a can of compressed air sprayed into the hole by the burner. It fixes it for a short time until I can get the fridge serviced
9:30 I imagine you meant brown "LIVE", and not "earth"?
Thanks for the video though, help me with the flame not lighting and saved me from chucking the fridge out!
Does a 3 way fridge have two thermostats,one for 240 volt and one for gas,electric works,with the gas the flame lights but does not cool the fridge
I would suggest cleaning the burner for a clean flame, and also checking the flue for the baffle
Our caravan fridge is an Electrolux RM 4270 , To light on gas you have to depress one dial and press the igniter, it lights perfectly, but as soon as I let go of the dial it goes out--anyone have any ideas why and what I can do ?? thank you
We cannot get ours to start. Do we need to pull it out?
Have you got an equivalent video for repairing a compressor fridge (Waeco mdc 65)
Good afternoon, we have a RMH7390L Dometic in our caravan that suddenly stopped working after lockdown. We did find the thermostat control knob was spinning round which we have replaced. When swiched on tge fridge actually gets warm instead if cild and the fridge makes a gurgling sound. We have had both the gas and electric checked and it was confirmrd that both were working properly when tried. All looks well and clean internally and externally, any ideas?
Hi Shirley, without seeingbit for ourselves it would be very difficult to diagnose the problem im afraid. If you would like us to checknitnover please email info@combevalleycampers.co.uk. regards,Leigh
Hi There! I am fitting a new 240v element to my 3 way electrolux fridge, both the old and the new elements have 2x brown wires and an earth only and I assume polarity doesn't matter, can you advise me please?
Great video , I've got a dometic RM7291L, my problem is that when using hook up, the fridge green light will illuminate for the 240, and will start to cool, after a few hours the green 240 light will go dim but still slightly lit and fridge will stop cooling, if left like that for a few hours, the fridge will start working again, green light will be full lit and start cooling again, this cycle keeps happening, 12v won't work when towing, tried gas the orange light just keeps flashing, please help its our new van , thanks
What if all 3 systems are not working but 240v is showing light and also gas light shows but no 12v light. Thanks
I would suggest it needs a service or repair. We can carry that out for you, or remove the fridge and follow our guide
Hi,
My green button for the 240v broke and had to order a new one. I stupidly took the old one out without realising where the wires go. Any chance you could advice what wires go where on the back of the green button??
Hi i have a yellow flame visible through the little viewing window inside the fridge rather than blue. I think this is a pilot light rather than burner. We also notice a slight smell (fumes rather than gas) when the fridge is on gas. The fridge doesn’t get cool when running on gas. Any thoughts?
The flame is not burning to full effect. It would need a good clean as they get covered in carbon and dirt
Ey up, please wear goggles or similar when blowing out ( i learnt the hard way ! ), also i would clear the flue before cleaning the burner, apart from that nice one for giving people an insight into the general things to check.
Long shot, since this is an old video, but im going crazy, not finding any answers. I have a similar fridge. Elecrolux rm 200.
When i turn on the 220v, it gets warm in the back, but the fridge dosent get cold. The manual tells me to check HFI relé 🤷♀️
On 12v it works perfectly. Also, can i use it on 12v if the battery is conected to a charger?
I would suspect that the 240 element is not getting hot enough
Thank you so much for answering!
I dont know how hot it should be, but its to hot to touch. (First caravan experience, so all this is new to me)
Is this someting i can fix, or is it a lost cause?
@@signeherheim1471 new elements can be bought and easily replaced. Go through the servicing item I list and see how you get on :)
240v DC Involved? 230v and AC 👍
But otherwise thanks ms for a great video on the systems of the fridge. Mines due a clean up and this helps.