Caravan Fridge Light

[JohnM20]

Hi All

We have a 2007 Abbey Vogue 460 with a Thetford fridge which has an internal light. After only a short while the light stopped working so I got a new bulb fitted when the caravan went in for its first service. This worked OK for a relatively short time but then went very dim.

Checking the light fitting contacts with a meter shows 12+ volts and checking the bulb across a battery lights the bulb brightly. Does anyone have any ideas as to the problem ?

According to the label in the fridge, the bulb should be 15.5V 7W which my Swift approved service company said they have never heard of. They had to fit a 12V 10W (I think). Any comments about this bit ?

One last query, anyone know how these lights switch on /off when the door is opened /closed. There is no apparent 'switch'.

John M

 

[Neal_5041160]

Hi John,

Can't add much to your comments about the bulb type - does seem stange that Thetford use a non-standard rating type though.

Regards the lack of switch, there is a magnet in the door frame that makes / unmakes a switch in the 'fridge body when you open the door. We have had some problems with ours not being lined up properly (apparently) and have had it adjusted twice.

Neal

 

[Hamer_5041128]

John M,

Your fridge should still be under warranty so why not give your dealer a ring. If they cannot solve your problem they should contact Thetford on your behalf.

Hamer