Fridge power

Don't do this!!! but leave just the ignition on,not the engine running and you will find out .

So am I right in assuming that under no circumstances can the fridge be run whilst traveling then?

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.....  :)

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

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

Thats great, I kind of suspected it might work like that, but was not sure which position the fridge switch should be in. Obviously not gas lol

Liz

 , And it pays to freeze the fridge down on mains ,before you travel.It will then maintain cold temperature if switched to 12 volt as you travel,or then to gas when not on EHU.

Thanks for you help, nice little tip on freezing down on mains before traveling.

Much appreciated

Liz

True - we always turn the fridge on the night prior to travelling whilst it's hooked up to the mains at home, fill it and don't keep opening the door until you get to your destination and everything will be okay.

Much appreciated for all your help

Liz