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Caravan fridge ignition failure
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The Oldtimers



Joined: 23 Jul 2010
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:27 pm    Post subject: Caravan fridge ignition failure Reply with quote
Haven't used our three way fridge on gas for some time, but last weekend, it refused to ignite. The pilot would light, but would not stay on when the thermostat or temperature dial was released.

We bought the fridge second hand a couple of years back.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

We are away in van in ten days time, but will be on a hook up, so don't want to take the fridge out just yet.
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Uncle Alec



Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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Location: Manchester
PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thermocouple fail. Either the flame isn't hitting the bulb (easy check and repair when removed) or the thermocouple has failed completely and needs replacing.
Here is one source:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/electrolux-caravan-fridge-thermocouple-RM184EGI-RM122-/300493470827?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item45f6ce7c6b
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The Oldtimers



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:52 pm    Post subject: Fridge problem Reply with quote
Thank you for your helpful reply.
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The Oldtimers



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:52 pm    Post subject: Caravan fridge Reply with quote
The price is rather a shock!
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The Oldtimers



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
We did buy a new thermocouple, and the fridge is now working.
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