New Fridge possibly?

[TerryIvybridge]

After some anxious months, the PCB's are due back to go into our Thetford 3 way fridge. I just hope that this finally remedies the faults that meant that the fridge wouln't work. If? worse comes to worse, has anyone found themselves in a similar position that meant having to buy a new fridge? I'd appreciate any tips as to where from and at what price please?
Worried Pensioner.

 

[Jcloughie]

Fingers crossed.

🤞

John

 

[Mr Plodd]

There isn't that much that can stop a fridge working other than PCB failure (the usual one) heater element failure, or refrigerant leak.
What's wrong with a simple, mechanical, three position switch is beyond me. Precious little to go wrong with them.
I think it's called "progress" but it's certainly a nice little earner for replacement PCB's for someone!

 

[IanB1485]

I have supplied and fitted second hand fridges from caravan breakers to people. Also fitted replacement PCBs for them

 

[TerryIvybridge]

I have supplied and fitted second hand fridges from caravan breakers to people. Also fitted replacement PCBs for them

Have you Ian? A good second hand fridge seems acceptable but what garantees come with them from Breakers? Then there's the worry regards Transporting them? Guess I'll have to look into that possibilty if all else fails tomorrow? We have a lovely 2012 caravan that is well cared for but this situation is very worrying?

 

[otherclive]

Have you Ian? A good second hand fridge seems acceptable but what garantees come with them from Breakers? Then there's the worry regards Transporting them? Guess I'll have to look into that possibilty if all else fails tomorrow? We have a lovely 2012 caravan that is well cared for but this situation is very worrying?

Most breakers will arrange transport to you. Look at SFM website to see their T&C s and see if the have one available. They have a good reputation.

 

[TerryIvybridge]

Well an initial test before the fridge goes back in place looks promising? Display works, switches on and going throught the 3 options of power works as well as Up and Down. A sense of relief that i hope will be confirmed once all is back in place?........Yayyyyy!

 

[Martin_E]

I have supplied and fitted second hand fridges from caravan breakers to people. Also fitted replacement PCBs for them

Were your insurance company happy with you fitting second hand parts, most exclude them when you are a business, as they could be an unknown quantity 🤔

 

[IanB1485]

The insurance company has nothing to do with it I explained to the customer the options - new fridge at £798 and second hand with me warranting it for one year at £275 , alternative fit a domestic compressor fridge at about £277 and cap off the gas supply. In my insurance terms and condition there is no mention of second-hand parts exclusions , but I will, after your post , have another look.

 

[Martin_E]

The insurance company has nothing to do with it I explained to the customer the options - new fridge at £798 and second hand with me warranting it for one year at £275 , alternative fit a domestic compressor fridge at about £277 and cap off the gas supply. In my insurance terms and condition there is no mention of second-hand parts exclusions , but I will, after your post , have another look.

That’s odd, most sole traders in the caravan industry (if they check their insurance (every sole trader can be different) state can’t supply second hand parts or words to that effect 🤔
It’s normally due to the unknown potential issues of a second hand part