HOW TO REPAIR A 3 WAY FRIDGE. Includes operating and maintenance instructions

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HOW TO REPAIR A 3 WAY FRIDGE. Includes operating and maintenance instructions

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How to use, Maintain and repair the 3 Way fridge in your Camper van. This fridge is 30 Years Old, can we make it work?
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@anthonyjonmorris3763 4 жыл бұрын

bought a 1990 caravan a while back could not get the fridge to work was going to rip it out and turn space into storage as new one was beyond our budget. came across your channel and followed these steps now it all works a lot better than i thought it would. happy wife happy life many many thanks, new subscriber.

@AqualogicWCLtd 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Didn't have a clue how these fridges worked, but now I do. Thanks

@DianeWilson-Powell 2 ай бұрын

I have just watched your video and following it I was able to get the fridge back working on gas. There was a dead moth in between the spark and the gas jet. Thank you for your brilliant video. Happy camping car owner in France. 😊

@daonow5481 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video thank you so much now I will go repair my 3 way😊

@CombeValleyCampers Ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@annyastephens-boal8724 4 жыл бұрын

My fridge is that ancient it doesn't have an automatic ignition, it has a manual 'clicker' and you have to lie on the floor and view the sight class to see if it's lit, so if the gas runs out you don't know until you notice the fridge is warming up! Thanks for this informative video - muich appreciated!

@andyhopperart470 24 күн бұрын

Nice one. Prob the most comprehensively informative vid I’ve watched to try and work out the issue with my fridge

@CombeValleyCampers 24 күн бұрын

Glad to have helped!

@thereservedarmadillo Жыл бұрын

After watching this video I absolutely cannot wait to get back to my camper tonight and have a fiddle with a very similar Dometic fridge I've been given. This is absolute gold dust and I really appreciate the details and process that you've gone into here. Subscribing

@keithevans4643 2 жыл бұрын

My 3 way isn’t working at all at the moment been putting investigating for a year since I bought my used camper one of those to do list jobs but now I feel happy enough to investigate why not. I’ll update in a week as only time I can borrow a compressor.

@anthonypeverill2326 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, information thanks. 1989 westy with quite a few bits disconnected from the previous owner. just the leisure battery and wiring to find😳

@gordongray207 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, my dometic c40/110 rm7360 does not cool well on gas, great on 12v and 240v but on gad it is a bugger to light and does not regulate, can you help

@danielequihua9359 4 жыл бұрын

Lee just want to Give you A Big Thanks for all of your Informative Videos I love Your channel The Content and You are an Excellent Teacher/Narrator Keep up the Cool Videos Dan From Central Coast Cali I Have a 1988 Tin Top Weekender Dark Blue Table and Jumper seats I call her Bette Davis And Yes it's Smokey here Wheew Big Fires all around. Be safe .

@CombeValleyCampers 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel, they are some wonderful words. Keep safe brother and keep on camper-vanning

@adamblum3096 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the video. Helping my son repair his 1984 Vangon Westfalia. He does have the budget to replace his OEM Fridge but if we can get it working properly my thought is why not use the money for other much needed repairs which he has many! We have absolutely no clue how this fridge works so I am hoping your other video describes the appropriate operation. Cheers!

@CombeValleyCampers 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, and best of luck

@duncanfoster3075 9 күн бұрын

great video thanks, i have a question, when I am on gas and it fires up the igniter keeps clicking, does it need replacing.

@simont1108 4 жыл бұрын

Ey up, please wear goggles or similar when blowing out ( i learnt the hard way ! ), also i would clear the flue before cleaning the burner, apart from that nice one for giving people an insight into the general things to check.

@padraigpearse 3 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for your video. There i s gas coming out of my fridge flu when it is switched on and I wondered what might be causing this? Thanks

@Keadyeva 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and info. We have an Electrolux RM212 and it works on 240V but we're experiencing some issues on gas. The freezer part is usually working but the fridge gets warmer by the hour it's on. It went from 2C to 11C over night. The other day it stopped working totally while the flame was burning. Not sure what to look for any suggestions are welcome.

@brocky78 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever find the Solution bought 2nd hand same fridge guy said was working have it level will it get cold just on top of table not made up cabinet yet?

@JouniKyyronen-nv1ep 11 ай бұрын

@@brocky78 shake the desease

@kris05052000 3 жыл бұрын

Very good information you can learn a lot . Thank you

@addoconda Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@nially85 3 ай бұрын

This was a great video. My fridge and freezer compartment work fine on 240v. Just got her lit from the gas, and the small freezer compartment gets nice and chilly but the main fridge doesn't. I wonder why? 🤔

@liamking524 Жыл бұрын

Very good video, plenty of information from yourself very clear make plenty more videos. Do you have done a great job

@mattwaters6987 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic video and information. Thank you for sharing this. Definitely subbed! 😊

@kris05052000 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video Thank you

@robertpaterson7521 3 ай бұрын

Hi, I have a problem with my Dometic RMLT 9435, when I’m hooked up to 240v supply the warning light flashes and will not operate on 240v so I have to run the fridge on gas, is there any chance you can you help to identify my fault, much appreciated Rob.

@zeldavanwyngaardt1849 Ай бұрын

We have a 3 way fridge that keep tripping the db board. How do you get this to work on gas instead of electricity. Thank you

@Jawst 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Great video!!! If your still active I would love to tickle your tinker! Got a Rm2481 with a blown 12v switch indicator bulb! For some reason the 12v system no longer cools and the fridge only works on gas and leccy! 12v feed to switch all good!

@CombeValleyCampers 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Please feel free to email info@combevalleycampers.co.uk and we can get a comprehensive answer to your question. Leigh

@richardhill2451 8 ай бұрын

Hi Lee iam running on 240v fine but gas will not egnight i had the gas bottle disconnected for quite a while can there be a blockage or can you please tell me what other symptoms it may be thanks Rick

@geoffreyallonby4936 5 ай бұрын

Hi have 5vyear old caravan with domestic fridge does not work on gas even if I put cooker on first.have to switch it on and off about 5 times then ok.should fridge start up on its own?

@slmsolar9223 6 ай бұрын

Hi My 3 way Fridge heating up with 240v but condenser not cooling. I noticed that reservoir tank and condenser hot too. Please advise Cheers

@serpico2895 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same refrigerator, but only the freezer compartment is frozen, but does the metal part in the large compartment of the refrigerator also need to be frozen?

@gw2031 Жыл бұрын

Me too mate,the icebox is super cold but not the fridge storage area is not ! Did you find a solution ?

@tracypreston8612 2 жыл бұрын

Hi my fridge shorts out the power switch when plugged in have tried in other power point does the same thing think it must be had it are they expensive to fix

@jamestimberfloorcha7154 7 ай бұрын

Hi I used it well, but suddenly the power went out, and if I take away the part of the cigar jack, it blinks and seems like the light is coming in for a while, but it doesn't come in What is the problem? And how should I buy the part to solve the problem? 60l same brand. Many tnx

@Steve-jd1rr 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure, but i was on the understanding that when on 12v fridge there is no control from the dial as to how cold the fridge gets, only when on 240volts will that control dial come into play.

@davidmbell 4 жыл бұрын

Correct

@veedubgeezer 3 жыл бұрын

I concur

@breeze1472 5 ай бұрын

great video but as you say i think its a job for a pro,our fridge just doesnt seem to go cold enough any ideas before i call someone out?

@Campervanlifeforever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all this free information my gas sparks but doesn't light up so now I am going to give it a go looks very easy thanks again , ps when I connect my car the red light flashes constantly and doesn't stay solid ? But the fridge is cool when I get to where ever I am going any ideas ?

@garryblack4970 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there can you help, I have a thetford n112 fridge, 2008 swift not cooling on 240 works fine on gas put new element in and thermister still not cooling on 240.

@flimsyjimnz 8 ай бұрын

7:45 -recommend not even using on 12v when motor is running -extra load shortens life of the alternator --> $$$

@shotavardosanidze2892 6 ай бұрын

my fridge first froze the freezer at 12 volt battery but for past two weeks it doesnt freeze the freezer i have it for like 2 years what should I do? I cleaned the gas chimney and after that it doenst work, I cleaned it because it was not Working in GAS

@shaunwedekind3687 11 ай бұрын

Mine has a thermostat probe down the hole for each service. Gas and Electric. I can't pull it out?

@nickjames_at_the_trajectory 3 жыл бұрын

Super video. Thank you.

@gosselinsergegs 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the info my domestic fridge heats up in the back but not cooling can you help and no small of ammoniac thanks

@domalbe51882 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, thank you for sharing.

@alanyarwood5369 11 ай бұрын

Thank for a good clear informative video. I have a 3 way bluefin fridge in my camper. I want to connect it to butane gas but it doesnt have a connection on the back just a male thread. Would you know what fitting this would be. Looking for an elbow with a tail to attach a hose to test if it works. Many thanks Alan

@user-dp1fh5pf4g 11 ай бұрын

THE BEST 0NE A HUSTLER CAN GET HERE

@trekireland 3 жыл бұрын

Good job cleaning the gas connection 👌

@davidnewhill5605 11 ай бұрын

Morning I have an elddis crusader 2006 caravan Now it has a 3 way tall fridge freezer The freezer works on gas and 240 electric but the fridge doesn’t What could be the issue? Please

@richardwright5746 11 күн бұрын

Nearest dealership to Denison texas

@JeffFlindt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@hossameldineltoukhy5187 8 ай бұрын

Hi from Egypt :) thank you for your video can i ask you about the Gas system my fridge turned on with Gas but it would not cool inside it is working with 240 volt , some thing wrong with the 12 volt heater i'll check it later and I'll do the maintenance like the video I think i don't have that metal peace you get form the pipe above the flame is this the reason ?? thanks for your help

@chrisntrina6 Жыл бұрын

Hi What fuse is in that testing 3pin 240 plug

@arturgrabczewski3816 Жыл бұрын

I have an issue with my 3 way Dometic fridge. We had a gas person today (who specializes in this type of equipment) but he could not find the source of the problem. Basically we can smell gas in our motorhome but only when the fridge is ON. When the gas hob or oven are in operation (while the fridge is turned off) we don't have the smell of gas. The flame from the gas hob (and where the gas flu is) is good and the technician said he was quite sure there is no leak of gas. Help would be greatly appreciated. We have run out of ideas and solutions.

@user-pt8gf4oz6h Жыл бұрын

If the fridge is not cold enough but all 12v 240v and gas is all working.the fridge is only a year old but when the temperature goes over 24c don't don't get that cold

@mitchmad64 Жыл бұрын

Hi great video. My electrolux 3 way fridge kept tripping my breaker on the 240. It also does not work on the gas any ideas lee thank u

@keithharris2767 Жыл бұрын

Hi my hooked wire with twisted blade that goes inside exhaust broke at the hook. I had to tip it upside-down and it drop straight out fixed it but when I relight it runs warm inside not cold what should I do now ?

@jacquipalm9768 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, I have a 2003 Rockwood Freedom Trailer. The fridge has worked a couple of times last season, when I plug it in at the campsite. But I believe the switch for the electrical is not working, because it doesnt click into place when on. Can I replace the switch myself? Please advise. I live in Ontario Canada

@lee.m.bennett2635 11 ай бұрын

240v DC Involved? 230v and AC 👍 But otherwise thanks ms for a great video on the systems of the fridge. Mines due a clean up and this helps.

@oliviakuhl6759 8 ай бұрын

We’ve maintained our 3way fridge as you have suggested (it’s pretty much the same fridge) we can feel heat coming from the pipe but the fridge is not cooling, any ideas what else we could do? 3:53

@simonjoyce273 3 жыл бұрын

Hi great video, do you know why the freezer would be getting cold but the fridge compartment does not while using on gas?

@user-tb4gv9jb4s Жыл бұрын

Hi I've just put my 3way fridge on to 240v green light came on then I turned thermostat on and then it tripped caravan and home rcd, it was all working till I washed caravan and not its not can anyone help thanks.

@vanessanfowler Жыл бұрын

Hi there, my yellow ignition light switch was not working on my last trip nor were the green and red switches. Then the yellow temporarily started working after a bumpy road. Any ideas please?

@davidburgoine1612 10 ай бұрын

Very good video. Thank you. I have a Dometic RM8501 on a 2012 Autotrail Apache. Assuming original fridge . All lights work ie temp and power selection and interior light but no cooling whatsoever on 12 or 240 or gas. I took the outside covers off and no heat detected, Dealer has supposedly fixed it but now over a year since purchase and not much hope of help. Do you think it can be fixed or a new fridge? If so what model do you recommend. Thank you

@CombeValleyCampers 10 ай бұрын

If you can, go through the steps to try and repair it, if not, send it to us and we can service it for you

@user-io6ou9jr7t 11 ай бұрын

Good evening. I have a Coleman 3 way Portable Camping Fridge ( it is old ). It works on 12v, 240v but won't stay lit when on gas. It lights but shutdown as soon as you release to gas control knob. I am thinking it needs a replacement thermocouple. I am in South Yorkshire. Do you know of anyone doing what you do up here?

@richardfoot 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your video my gas was not working but the power was getting it to freeze turned out the gas pipe to the burner was full of rust inside cleaned it out, put some wd40 through it to slow down the rust,now the freezer is working

@CombeValleyCampers 2 жыл бұрын

Great work

@janekrts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video .👍👍👏 Telford N112 fridge is working on gas but not on electricity neither 230v or 12v, both heating coils are working as they get hot but not cooling inside. Any idea what could it be? Thank you

@saadaslam5552 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Very informative video

@fishandreptileinfo Жыл бұрын

Nice Video. Thank You.

@tamarachumbley8722 Жыл бұрын

Can you add thicker wires such as a 6-8AWG or 10-12AWG wire with an inline fuse to 12V part of the fridge connector to prevent voltage drop or will it cause a fire? My luxima 3 way fridge only has thin wiring I’d say around 18-22AWG for the 12V while I was replacing the 12V male lighter plug with an Anderson plug

@danwiddison 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for a quality video with good info. My electroluc just has a black push in ignition & it's not lighting. I'm wondering if this requires power or if it's a old skool type ignition that doesn't need power. It makes a loud click but I can't hear ignition spark.

@CreepyMonkeyHeadGame Ай бұрын

For me all the heating elements are working but it still won't cool?

@dudeleboski2692 Жыл бұрын

So if the flame is a little yellow, what does that mean? Will it effect cooling?

@gavinwalker5487 2 жыл бұрын

We have a dometic caravan fridge and it won't work on anything just trips the mains what is it likely to be please

@greauxpete Жыл бұрын

Should the boiler be insulated and covered with sheet metal to retain the heat?

@gw2934 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee, could you post a wiring pic for the 240 AC element on an Electrolux dometic 6270 , I never removed the element so I never saw where the 2 lives came from, the mains switch I would imagine ? Thanks.

@keep-it-crafty. 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,You say the 12v may not be strong enough to run it with the engine on how do you check and repaire that issue thanks .

@lengibbons951 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have a problem with a dometic AeS fridge automatically changing to gas when you turn the engine off on my motorhome. Please can you help me regards Len

@petercain4384 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I wonder if you can help me my electrolux 3 way fridge will not cool on gas it lights but if you turn the dial to number 8 the flame stays the same as if its still on 1 I've checked the jet and cleaned the burner but no different

@ckhatton 3 жыл бұрын

9:30 I imagine you meant brown "LIVE", and not "earth"? Thanks for the video though, help me with the flame not lighting and saved me from chucking the fridge out!

@juygrs1 3 жыл бұрын

very imformative video but could you explain whats the difference between running off your car and using a leasure battery powered by a solar panel cheers phil

@paulthompson1654 Жыл бұрын

Gas service , check pressure at burner ,clean flu , fit a spiral to flu , clean replace gas jet ,check ignitor clearance , ensure burner heat exits van properly . A/C voltage ,measure voltage ,check for volt drop 12v dc check voltage , check for volt drop ----Installation rear of fridge fit within 25mm of van wall ---Condenser cooling fit 2 x 90 mm computer fans 60cfm each minimum on upper wall exit vent . Operate on a 47--50c thermostat create duct work condenser to exit vent [fans mounted inside duct ] ---thermal heat transfer paste between goes hard [evaporator coil thermal join to fridge tubing ] ---fridge seal --evap drain clean

@ae3555 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have an old 3 ways fridge like this in my camper. I really want to remove it and put in a new one. Is the gas and electric connections are the same? Thank you 😊

@adamblum3096 3 жыл бұрын

I have an RM 182B 12/120 it also says refrigerant 717. I am not sure what the best way to test this refrigerator is. Should I use the test procedures in this video? This is a 1984 Westfalia I read that R717 should not use copper piping do you know what piping was used when these were built / installed. Should I replace this unit or would you try to save it?

@vaughanbradbury7351 Жыл бұрын

hi, I have a domestic fridge works on electric but on gas goes out after about two hours, sometimes will not re light, very frustrating. can you help? Cheers, Vaughan Bradbury

@lisamckenzie1462 2 жыл бұрын

Electrolux Electronic ignition gas fridge is not working. Cleaned the back of fridge and the orange light comes on but it seems not to be connecting. What do I need to do? Please help.

@MrMarkyt1000 2 жыл бұрын

I've been given a Smad 40 ltr 3 way and plugged it in to the mains..but not very cold at all..any ideas?

@bellrobert1978 4 жыл бұрын

Can the ignition be cleaned up without removing the fridge via the vents?

@lindyfass3198 2 жыл бұрын

My auto igniter has stopped clicking before I try to light fridge on gas, any advise?

@dirkvrooyen8803 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Could you perhaps do a video on how to replace / repair the thermostat on the fridge? My fridge keeps on freezing everything so I reckon the thermostat is shot.

@Scholltyshe 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody knows how much current does it take to run this fridge on the 12V from the car battery? More or less, thanks!

@gmcintyre15 Жыл бұрын

They are usually around 150 watts depending on its size 🙂

@BoringJohnson Жыл бұрын

10 amps

@jopye1357 4 жыл бұрын

We are on holiday and our fridge won’t chill. Gas and 12v and 240v all good. Heat coming out of vent. We have had the element replaced as it was tripping the electric. It’s worked since then. Any suggestions? I’ve seen some comments about liquids settling and taking it out and leaving upside down over night? It looks almost exactly the same as the one in this video.

@edfullboost 3 жыл бұрын

My n3112 will not run in 12v or 230v. Runs in gas only. I have replaced main board and was told a 692257 is the same as 691101. Is this correct ?

@pittabred 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. First of all thanks for your video! Very very helpful. I have quite similar fridge (RM4280/4281) It works very well with gas but, lately, less with 240v. Not I big issue, I can still rely on gas and 12v, but I like to fix my oldies. The green light is ok. I guess that the problem is between the heater and where the electricity arrives. Do you know if I can find spare parts for a similar model?

@tukaruss8680 3 жыл бұрын

I've brought the same 3 way fridge mine is the bigger model that goes over wheel arch is it okay to use heat shield spray on the gas components on the rear of the fridge as mine have suffice rust so want to tidy it up ???

@stevebounds1372 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, my 2000 eletralux fridge works fine off mains, but struggling off gas took fridge out turned upside down, left for a few days, fridge and freezer working fine, freezer working to good turned settings down, freezer now not working, tried turning back up but didnt work, freezer cold but not freezing, any ideas would be appreciated, thank you

@gw2031 Жыл бұрын

Where's the previous video that explains the coo!ing circuit chaps?

@mickdobson2086 4 жыл бұрын

hi Lee can you show me how to get in to the push button igniter switch.Do I have to take the fridge out or can i remove the front panel by removing two screws underneath. i have a dometic RM8550 caravan fridge its only the push button that's not returning back to its original position. the button itself is a push in a twist type to change the battery.

@derekskinner Жыл бұрын

Our caravan fridge is an Electrolux RM 4270 , To light on gas you have to depress one dial and press the igniter, it lights perfectly, but as soon as I let go of the dial it goes out--anyone have any ideas why and what I can do ?? thank you

@henksmith9006 7 күн бұрын

What can be wrong is the heat on the elements at the back are working but the fridge still doesnt cool?

@CombeValleyCampers 6 күн бұрын

You may have a blockage in the cooling fluid system. It sometimes crystallise in the tibes

@KennethThomson-g4r 14 күн бұрын

my Thetford 3nbway fridge works fine on gas but when i turn it to electric it goes off after about 20 seconds, what is the possible cause please

@CombeValleyCampers 14 күн бұрын

Sounds to me like you have a faulty 240v element.

@davidmaden1681 Жыл бұрын

Hi my 3 way fridge blows the rcd as soon as mains selected presuming is the element, im a spark bit never serviced oneof these, pso the tapp above is a bit leaky thought it might be related, are elements easily changable pkease? Great vid ta

@CombeValleyCampers Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes sounds like the element has failed. They are changed and installed easily. Remove the old one and scour eBay and camping suppliers for the appropriate part

@garryward8588 3 жыл бұрын

hi..great vid..but need help..we have a domestic rm8550 and its getting bother 12 and 24v but wont turn on..no light when door open etc..not tried gas..(things ive tried) made sure its level..changed fuses..removed from van ..cleaned it etc..still same ...any help idea would be cool

@ryanevans8033 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , I've got a dometic RM7291L, my problem is that when using hook up, the fridge green light will illuminate for the 240, and will start to cool, after a few hours the green 240 light will go dim but still slightly lit and fridge will stop cooling, if left like that for a few hours, the fridge will start working again, green light will be full lit and start cooling again, this cycle keeps happening, 12v won't work when towing, tried gas the orange light just keeps flashing, please help its our new van , thanks