First time away NOT in ehu. No water pump or fridge

[McLosi]

Hi. I have a 2006 coachman Pastiche.
Fully charged leisure battery.
Caravan as level as possible but slightly nosey up

Pump light is on on the panel, but nothing happens when the tap is turned.
Tried a second water pump and same situation.

Fridge, Thetford fridge showing error 9 when on gas symbol. Google suggesting PCB.

Blade fuses checked, all ok.
Circuit breaker checked all on.

Can't think of anything else or am I missing something blazingly obvious?

Changes, not sure it would effect it but giving all information, I installed a motor mover. No other changes since last away on ehu.

 

[Hutch]

We know your not a Numpty, Check the Master Switch is On, Do any lights work.
Check battery terminals are tight,
Use nail file or emery cloth to clean the terminals on the water pump connector,
If that doesn't work and you haven't got a bottle of wine, Find a torch and go to the pub.

 

[McLosi]

We know your not a Numpty, Check the Master Switch is On, Do any lights work.
Check battery terminals are tight,
Use nail file or emery cloth to clean the terminals on the water pump connector,
If that doesn't work and you haven't got a bottle of wine, Find a torch and go to the pub.

Haha I got a bottle of beer and gave up.
Mains switch is on, I have lights and the gas cooker working, so everything should be good.
Not got anything to clean the contacts on the van, but tried 2 pumps but will see if can get something, it's just we are in a field at a running event, so nothing really to hand!

 

[McLosi]

Update.
Blade fuse was slightly wonky and not making good contact. So water now working.

Gas fridge and gas water heater still not working.

 

[Hutch]

Update.
Blade fuse was slightly wonky and not making good contact. So water now working.

Gas fridge and gas water heater still not working.

Check that the gas shut off valves for the fridge and water heater are in the open position.
Not knowing your van, they could be anywhere, in my van they are in a cupboard next to the cooker.

 

[McLosi]

Yes I got excited when I found them but all are in the on position.

 

[Hutch]

Yes I got excited when I found them but all are in the on position.

****** !!!!
When I start my fridge on gas it sometimes takes three or four attempts, run the cooker, and try the fridge/ water heater again.
Water heater, have you removed the cover from the outside.

 

[McLosi]

****** !!!!
When I start my fridge on gas it sometimes takes three or four attempts, run the cooker, and try the fridge/ water heater again.
Water heater, have you removed the cover from the outside.

Cooked last night and this morning so has has been running though but fridge still saying no.
Not sure there is a cover outside for my heater. It's under the bed.

 

[Buckman]

Although we never go off grid, every now and then I make sure that water heating and fridge can work on gas.

 

[Hutch]

Cooked last night and this morning so has has been running though but fridge still saying no.
Not sure there is a cover outside for my heater. It's under the bed.

Have a look on the caravan wall outside normally a vertical oblong plastic box, 8" by 4" and should pull off from the bottom.
Maybe something like this.

 

[Buckman]

Have a look on the caravan wall outside normally a vertical oblong plastic box, 8" by 4" and should pull off from the bottom.
Maybe something like this.

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They probably have not removed that cover on the outside? Simple solution and we did get caught out many caravans ago. LOL!

 

[Guzzilazz]

Cooked last night and this morning so has has been running though but fridge still saying no.
Not sure there is a cover outside for my heater. It's under the bed.

You have to remember that there are three individual gas lines to the cooker, water heater and fridge. If you have never used them on gas, the pipes will only contain air. The gas pressure then has to purge all that air before it gets to the burner and ignites.

 

[otherclive]

Prior to each trip I would test gas appliances. First the cooker/grill and oven, then water heater, then caravan heater. I would then let the cooker rings burn for a couple of minutes. Last of all would be the fridge, and even then it could take a few goes to ignite.

 

[trevormonty]

Given age of van fridge isn't likely to have any electronics especially controlling gas. You maybe able to remove fridges external vents covers and access the burner. Look for some catches in vents, they will most likely slide to unlatch.

 

[McLosi]

Given age of van fridge isn't likely to have any electronics especially controlling gas. You maybe able to remove fridges external vents covers and access the burner. Look for some catches in vents, they will most likely slide to unlatch.

Ok thank you. Home now so will have a look tomorrow

 

[Hutch]

Ok thank you. Home now so will have a look tomorrow

Í hope you find a fix for the van, and that it didn't spoil your weekend.