Fridge power

 I believe there are two reasons why an absorption fridge does not work very well on 12v.  Boff has covered the first ....namely voltage drop due to cable size and/or poor contact in the plug/socket.  (On a boat I have overcome this problem by running the fridge at 230v via an inverter).

The other problem is that if you are running the fridge on the move, the refrigerant (amonia) is sloshing around and never completely level.   These fridges really do like to be level and still!

I had never realised one had to switch on the main panel for the fridge to work when towing? Is this correct? How do I know if my car has a relay as mentioned?  I'm sure my fridge doesn't have an option to select 12volts, please enlighten me. 

You don't have to select anything on the panel. You either have a switch on the fridge with 240v mains/battery(12v)/gas or if you have an alll singing all dancing fridge, then it'll auto select when you plug in & start your car. If your caravan battery is charged & your fridge is cold, then you have a 'split charge relay' .... they're normally voltage sensitive these days because they're available & they're easy to fit.

I had never realised one had to switch on the main panel for the fridge to work when towing? Is this correct? How do I know if my car has a relay as mentioned?  I'm sure my fridge doesn't have an option to select 12volts, please enlighten me. 

You don't have to select anything on the panel. You either have a switch on the fridge with 240v mains/battery(12v)/gas or if you have an alll singing all dancing fridge, then it'll auto select when you plug in & start your car. If your caravan battery is charged & your fridge is cold, then you have a 'split charge relay' .... they're normally voltage sensitive these days because they're available & they're easy to fit.

Write your comments here...Molly have you got your Merc back.

 .......Molly have you got your Merc back.

No, but I've been in work 12 hr a day since I dropped it off again so not pressed them. A phone call from them would have been noce thoug wouldn't it. 

 .......Molly have you got your Merc back.

No, but I've been in work 12 hr a day since I dropped it off again so not pressed them. A phone call from them would have been noce thoug wouldn't it. 

Write your comments here.. With a prestige car like yours and considering it is their 2nd go at the problem,it is not the type of service you would expect.

 .......Molly have you got your Merc back.

No, but I've been in work 12 hr a day since I dropped it off again so not pressed them. A phone call from them would have been noce thoug wouldn't it. 

Write your comments here.. With a prestige car like yours and considering it is their 2nd go at the problem,it is not the type of service you would expect.

You're quite correct. Just (5:15) tried to speak to speak to someone, he was busy apparently & was told he'd phone me back. No return call ...... no surprise. I'll call tomorrow ... again! 

 .......Molly have you got your Merc back.

No, but I've been in work 12 hr a day since I dropped it off again so not pressed them. A phone call from them would have been noce thoug wouldn't it. 

Write your comments here.. With a prestige car like yours and considering it is their 2nd go at the problem,it is not the type of service you would expect.

You're quite correct. Just (5:15) tried to speak to speak to someone, he was busy apparently & was told he'd phone me back. No return call ...... no surprise. I'll call tomorrow ... again! 

Write your comments here...Thats crap as usual.It is nice to know you are looking after us "Old Un's"doing 12 hour shifts. Than you.  

....It is nice to know you are looking after us "Old Un's"doing 12 hour shifts. Than you.  

I'm getting there myself ...... or at least feeling it, mauling about in the carp & grease of a cooker over the weekend. 

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EDIT  Tried to get onto pg 4 but couldn't hence this bump post.

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