Why is my campervan fridge not working?

Start by checking that the fridge is level (use a spirit level). Next, check to see if there’s sufficient ventilation. If neither of these solve the problem, you could have an issue with a failing cooling unit. For temperature problems, the first thing you should always check is the positioning of your caravan.

Why is my caravan fridge not getting cold?

Try running the fridge on gas. If it then gets cold, the problem is much more likely to be the 24v heating element. If the fridge still doesn’t get cold then the problem could be a blockage in the coolant system. See Blockage in the coolant system below.

Why is my Thetford fridge blue light flashing?

Answer. Code 1 indicates that there is insufficient voltage reaching the 230 volt heater. This voltage must be between 210 and 230 volts. The problem could be that your supply voltage is insufficient for some reason.

Where is the fuse on a Thetford fridge?

Answer. The 5 amp fuse in on the power board which is situated at the back of the fridge, normally accessible through the lower exterior vent. You have to remove the cover of the power board housing which is not the easiest of jobs.

How long does it take for a Thetford fridge to get cold?

Fridge takes over 12 hours to get down to 4 degrees inside on full cooling power. If you open door to get food out, takes ages to recover. If you tow on 12 volts for 2 hours, fridge up to 14 degrees inside and takes another 12 hours or so to get properly cold. Ambient outside between 15 and 20 degrees.

Why are green lights flashing on my Thetford fridge?

The green lights that are flashing are the source(electric) and cooling level indicators at the same time. We are connected to electric but changing it to gas it still does the same…. blinking green lights.

Can you reset a Thetford fridge?

Re-setting your fridge is easy and can be done in less than five minutes. For a Thetford fridge an error code number will come up on the display screen to the far right and all display lights will flash. Refer to your manual as to what the code means.

Where are Thetford fridges made?

the USA
Manufactured in the USA, Thetford camper refrigerators offer un parallel first class cooling performance that are quite as a whisper.