TROUBLESHOOTING 3 WAY FRIDGE - rv parts and accessories

Struggling with a temperature problem in your 3-way fridge? Let’s say it’s getting cold in the freezer and not in the fridge. rv refrigerator are usually affected by the ambient temperature and cannot chill down to lower temperatures. They can only cool down to a certain level below the ambient temperature outside. 

For temperature problems, the first thing you should always check is the positioning of your caravan is level and is there sufficient ventilation. 

There are a few other things that could be causing this. 

· Is the Fridge level (within 2.5deg)?

· Is the door sealed properly?

· Is there too much food/drink in the unit?

· Is the fridge positioned too close to heat sources?

· Is the fridge operating in extreme ambient temperatures?

· Is the fridge well ventilated?

Because 3-way fridges operate based on the outdoor ambient temperature and the fridge fins and cavity can reach temperatures up to 65⁰ C, it is ideal to ensure there is sufficient air flow over the back of the fridge and fins to reduce the cabinet temperature for efficient fridge operation in high ambient conditions. **EN Thetford 3way fridge The climate class of most absorption fridges perfect cooling performance at medium and lower ambient temperatures, Climate class Sub Normal temperatures (10 - 32⁰C) Most manufactures recommend higher ambient temperatures adding a special ventilator kit to improve the cooling performance.

With the installation of rv parts and accessories like a FridgeM8 Fridge Fan improves air circulation around the back of the refrigerator and improves the airflow over the condenser and absorption tank lowering temperatures and maximisation of the total cooling capacity. So even in environments with high temperatures FridgeM8 will keep your food fresher longer and drinks colder.

** ref downloads EM Thetford Refrigeration infographic PDF

Gas troubleshooting problems with your 3-way caravan fridge:

Camper fridges are not like your fridge back home. Your 3-way caravan fridge is running on propane gas or electricity, which means it has a pilot light to trigger the fridge burners. So, what happens if the pilot light goes out?

There are a few reasons behind this. First, it could be down to the thermocouple, which regulates how much gas is in the fridge’s burner at any time. If this component fails, it’s time to replace it.

If replacing the thermocouple doesn’t fix the issue, perhaps your pilot light’s gas line has too much air in it. This will prevent the pilot light from turning on and staying on. Fixing this means getting into the fridge’s gas valves and resetting them. The good news is, if you have a newer 3-way caravan fridge, you can do this all by pushing the power button. If it’s an older model, reset the fridge manually.