Caravan Fridge

[Nicholasjahicks]

My Quattro FB has just had its service. The fridge works fine on gas and mains electric but not 12V. Although I expect 12v is used mainly for towing, and if its not working and the journey is short its not too much of an issue.
Would you get an electrician to check it out or a caravan service centre? Bearing in mind, i was going to be charged £70 just to see if the fault could easily be found and then the repair on top of that
Thank you

 

[otherclive]

12v is only used for towing and the cars engine has to be running. Modern cars with smart alternators can cause problems. One check could be run engine with full lights on, and fans for a/c then see if fridge works. Has your fridge worked okay before? Wiring from car to fridge can drop voltage if it’s not suitable enough.


This might help. It’s not an uncommon problem.

Thetford Caravan 12v electrics with new car

Recently bought a new Mazda CX60 diesel mild hybrid. Recommended by a number of magazines as a good tow car. It tows really well. But: when in transit with car hooked up the fridge won't work. I've had the caravan electrics tested. All OK. The mazda 13 pin electrics checks out OK, without being...

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[Buckman]

My Quattro FB has just had its service. The fridge works fine on gas and mains electric but not 12V. Although I expect 12v is used mainly for towing, and if its not working and the journey is short its not too much of an issue.
Would you get an electrician to check it out or a caravan service centre? Bearing in mind, i was going to be charged £70 just to see if the fault could easily be found and then the repair on top of that
Thank you

The caravan need so be connected to the car with the car engine running for the 12v feed to the fridge. If you have a car with a Smart alternator then it gets a bit more complicated.

 

[birdman101]

First of all the question is, Has the towbar actually got the pins to run the fridge wired up.