Vw t3 westfalia California fridge freezer problem

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   Hi,

My fridge freezer isn't working properly. I can get it working on auxiliary battery when I'm driving. I can get it running on lpg but it is a struggle.  But I can't seem to get it to run on 240v mains

Can anyone give me advise how I could sort this out. Cheers rob. 

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Rob.west Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 07 May 17 Location: Dover Status: Offline Points: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rob.west Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Vw t3 westfalia California fridge freezer problem Posted: 24 May 17 at 19:29
	Hi, My fridge freezer isn't working properly. I can get it working on auxiliary battery when I'm driving. I can get it running on lpg but it is a struggle. But I can't seem to get it to run on 240v mains Can anyone give me advise how I could sort this out. Cheers rob.

randolph57 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 21 Dec 08 Location: plymouth Status: Offline Points: 395	Post Options Post Reply Quote randolph57 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 17 at 21:30
	Do a search on here re the Fridge as it sounds like you really need to remove it to carry out some basic maintenance as well as a few useful upgrades. The burner assembly sounds like it could do with a clean out(collects rust at base of combustion area) possibly a new jet and certainly the gas filter changed (i used a roll-up filter tip as a replcement as LPG is a dirty fuel). As vehicle is new to you check power supply to socket underneath cutlery drawer. if 230v there/fridge plugged in and the 3 way control switch (mains batt,gas) is working correctly i would suspect the 240v heating element. this requires fridge out so and ideal time to get it serviced/fan upgrade etc

KrisG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Sep 14 Location: Begijnendijk,BE Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote KrisG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 17 at 21:36
	for the mains : Measure currents that go through the different resistors/heat elements. Since it works on at least one source the gel system isn't broken. For the gas part: take it apart and clean it. But first : what happens when you try to start it ? Kris
	Regards, Kris

Rob.west Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 07 May 17 Location: Dover Status: Offline Points: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rob.west Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 17 at 09:49
	Hi I've only had campervan for a week and it only seems to work on the LPG after I drove the camper for a little bit on electric on the fridge then when I got back the fridge was cold then it worked on LPG

KrisG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Sep 14 Location: Begijnendijk,BE Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote KrisG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 17 at 19:49
	The gas part needs a full leisure battery to startup, that might explain why it works after a ride. Kris
	Regards, Kris

Rob.west Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 07 May 17 Location: Dover Status: Offline Points: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rob.west Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 17 at 19:53
	Thanks for your help I know he's had a new battery put in place of leisure battery where could I get correct leisure battery for the T3

lowrider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Not Quite Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 14 Location: West sussex Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote lowrider Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 17 at 12:31
	Have a read on a westy fridge mods on a different thread , I've fitted new elements & it's the best it's been since owned it. You want look back 😉

jason k Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group twinklerims Joined: 14 Jan 05 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 15934	Post Options Post Reply Quote jason k Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 17 at 05:59
	Gas does not need a full leisure battery to work. It needs one tiny spark. You need to pull the fridge and sort it. It's really not a difficult job
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