Thetford gas oven.

[Daxrank]

Hi All!

My Thetford Gas oven in my Baileys caravan has (half) stopped working. Two out of the three hobs will light but the 3rd one and the oven/grill have all stopped working. It is the two hobs with buttons on the left hand side that work.. and the hob button and grill/oven button on the right that have stopped.. what could be possible problems? I changed the gas bottle for the 2nd time ever the other day. The oven did light again after that once but hasn't worked since. I presume it can't be a problem with the gas coming through as the two others work!

 

[birdman101]

Sounds though you have a problem with the igniters on these if you can hear and smell gas coming through

 

[Daxrank]

Sounds though you have a problem with the igniters on these if you can hear and smell gas coming through

I can't actually hear or smell the gas .. Im having to wait till monday till someon can bring me a match/lighter to test it.. but it doesnt seem to be coming throught . but is obviously coming through for the other two hobs and the igniters working for them so its very strange!

 

[birdman101]

Is there anything stopping the taps when turned being pressed right in to release the gas. Have they gone stiff. If so pull knobs off and give spindle a light spray of WD40.

 

[Beardy]

Im having to wait till monday till someon can bring me a match/lighter to test it

Are there no sticks or twigs where you are?

 

[borderbilly]

Are there no sticks or twigs where you are?

Maybe in his youth his parents didn't allow him access to matches etc. 🤔

 

[Daxrank]

Maybe in his youth his parents didn't allow him access to matches etc. 🤔

Im a she , but your right i could use a twig but its been raining solid for 2 days here so not much chance of finding a dry one, but that is one idea. I have paper etc inside too but i HATE fire and didnt fancy starting one on something fast burning like that because knowing my luck the caravan will set alight

 

[Daxrank]

Is there anything stopping the taps when turned being pressed right in to release the gas. Have they gone stiff. If so pull knobs off and give spindle a light spray of WD

I have had a play around with the knobs and they seem to be turning ok...it does sound like gas is coming out of the hob but unsure with the oven. If it was the ignighter not working how do i fix that? It is the same igniter button for all of them so is it strange half of it is working and the other isnt? Thanks for your help!