Fridge power
31 replies
ADP1963 replied on 25/01/2016 18:47
liz1955 replied on 25/01/2016 18:53
mfep replied on 25/01/2016 19:03
Posted on 25/01/2016 19:03
Hi Liz
Our fridge works while we're travelling. I turn the master switch on in the caravan, set the fridge to electric (rather than gas powered), and then when my other half plugs the caravan into the towbar electrics and turns the car ignition on, the fridge comes on. As if by magic..... :)
liz1955 replied on 25/01/2016 19:11
Posted on 25/01/2016 19:11
Hi Liz
Our fridge works while we're travelling. I turn the master switch on in the caravan, set the fridge to electric (rather than gas powered), and then when my other half plugs the caravan into the towbar electrics and turns the car ignition on, the fridge comes on. As if by magic..... :)
Write your comments here...Thank you for your help, when you say fridge to electric do you mean the mains symbol or battery symbol
Liz
peedee replied on 25/01/2016 19:17
Posted on 25/01/2016 19:17
When travelling, your fridge is fed from the towing vehicles alternator via the towing electrics socket once the ignition is switched on and the engine started. Fridges need considerable 12volt current and will soon flatten a battery if that is the only source of power. For this reason your towing vehicle should be fitted with a relay which cuts of the engine 12volt battery power to your caravan's fridge once you turn off the engine.
peedee
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