Thetford fridge not working on the move (1 Viewer)

[Chris Laing]

does anyone know why my fridge won't work when on the move?

I have a new chausson and can't work out how to get power on the move

 

[rosalan]

While driving it should, if it is a three-way unit, get power from the alternator.
Check that it is set on Auto, that the 12v switch is on for the van power. Then check if it works on mains and gas. If the fridge is cold on mains and gas, the unit is usually ok. The fridge works but is not getting 12v from the alternator or the 12v heater is not functioning.

 

[Chris Laing]

Tried it on auto with engine running. It just flashes with red light. Had a look at 12v fuse box and noticed a missing fuse that looks like the fridge symbol

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[WillH]

Try a fuse, but I wonder why it was removed in the first place?

 

[funflair]

Pretty sure its CBE system. Go to page 14.

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Martin

 

[Chris Laing]

So it looks like the 30amp fuse is missing going by that diagram?

Pretty sure its CBE system. Go to page 14.

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Martin

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[funflair]

So it looks like the 30amp fuse is missing going by that diagram?

That is one conclusion you could come to for sure, ours is a different van and different CBE but it has the 30 amp fuse in that position, and it works

 

[EuroTrotters]

www.city-cooling.co.uk can help

 

[Two on Tour]

I would question as to why the fuse is missing, has it been forgotten or is there a problem with that circuit so the fuse has been left out ?

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[Chris Laing]

I will contact the dealer when I get back from Germany. I've been putting up with this for nearly 2 weeks

I would question as to why the fuse is missing, has it been forgotten or is there a problem with that circuit so the fuse has been left out ?

 

[Chris Laing]

It's a new van why would I want to go to s third party?

www.city-cooling.co.uk can help

 

[EuroTrotters]

It's a new van why would I want to go to s third party?

I dont always have time to read every post in detail. Just trying to help.

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[EuroTrotters]

On our Frankia with Schaudt, that missing fuse was for allowing the fridge to function on 12v without the engine running (D+).

We installed a fuse because we had 4 x 110ah Batteries and 320w solar. So we could use the fridge on 12v for longer periods that usual.

 

[Chris Laing]

Thanks for the info

I'll check with the dealer before I stick a 30amp in it. Don't want to make it any worse while I'm in the road.

And sorry I didn't mean to be so abrupt

On our Frankia with Schaudt, that missing fuse was for allowing the fridge to function on 12v without the engine running (D+).

We installed a fuse because we had 4 x 110ah Batteries and 320w solar. So we could use the fridge on 12v for longer periods that usual.

 

[jonandshell]

Put a fuse in it!
It will either work or blow it.

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[jonandshell]

Most likely the fuse was nicked when the van was on display and wasn't noted because of a crap PDI.
Both common occurrences.

 

[Chris Laing]

Problem solved

If you look at my photo there is a 30amp fuse in a slot to the left. This is a dead slot and it looks like the fuse has been put in the wrong place

All working now. Wish I had checked that 2 weeks ago

 

[jonandshell]

There you go, crap PDI!

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[funflair]

Result, thanks for the update.

Martin