I have a 2014 Auto-Trail V-Line 600, fitted with a Webesto/Isotherm (Model DR65)12v Compressor Fridge, purchased new, which is only used for 6 months of the year (Summer Vintage Rallies), and after each trip we unload, and wipe down the Fridge leaving the drawer open. Imagine my surprise to find the runners full of rust, and the springs falling to pieces!! (see photo's). On contact an approved parts supplier I was advised a replacement cost of £381 for the pair, being advised they are Stainless Steel (mine weren't - and fitted from new). On further inspection found they were manufactured by BLUM. On contacting their UK Technical Department I am advised they don't make Stainless Steel Runners!! They pointed me to a local BLUM suppliers (Kitchen Unit Cabinets have these runners), the obtain a replacement set for just £17.00, albeit mild steel/zinc coated, which my original one's appear to be anyway. I was advised by an Isotherm/Webesto parts supplier that with the stainless steel runners they will need to be removed after each session to prevent condensation, and of course rust setting in on the non s/s parts. Something I propose to do with the Steel/Zinc set. So saved myself £364, but still poor materials used from new
If you have one of these it may be worth checking the condition of the runners
If you have one of these it may be worth checking the condition of the runners
