Fridge Help

[Alshymer]

Hi
Just on our way to port and have noticed that the fridge gas burner is making a spluttering noise as though it is being blown out and then immediately restarting.
Does anyone have an idea as to what this might be, or how I can stop it?
Thanks in anticipation.
Regards
Alshymer

 

[Norfolk NewBoy]

Are you supposed to be driving with the fridge running on gas? I ALWAYS turn mine to battery.
You certainly shouldn't be allowed on cross-Channel transport with your gas supply on.

Gordon

 

[Alshymer]

Hi
Thanks for your reply but I am not running on gas.
Just noticed when parked last night.

 

[jeffmossy]

Are your gas rings on the cooker burning ok, if yes then it is probably the jet on the fridge that needs cleaning or replacing, if the cooker rings are spluttering then it is probably your regular

 

[Alshymer]

Hi
Cooker rings are fine. The burner flame is blue and spluttering a bit. There are red bits around the flame so maybe there are some inpurities that need cleaning out.
When I get to France, I shall strip it down and check the jet.
Thanks
Martin

 

[Alshymer]

Are you supposed to be driving with the fridge running on gas? I ALWAYS turn mine to battery.
You certainly shouldn't be allowed on cross-Channel transport with your gas supply on.

Gordon

Does turning to battery not discharge the battery too much on a 6 hr crossing?

 

[Tezza33]

Does turning to battery not discharge the battery too much on a 6 hr crossing?

It should only work on battery when the engine is running so it will not discharge the battery

 

[Alshymer]

It should only work on battery when the engine is running so it will not discharge the battery

That’s what I thought. Thanks.

 

[mid4did]

A quick fix I've done in the past.Turn fridge off.If you have a bicycle pump handy direct the adapter towards the jet and blow out the bits that have probably dropped down from the exhaust.

 

[Alshymer]

That’s a great tip. I will use the tyre inflation compressor.
Thanks a lot.

 

[Alshymer]

Fridge won’t click on to gas now?
Any help please.

 

[Tezza33]

If you blew the area with a tyre inflator you have probably blown something onto the jet, it needs removing and cleaning properly, it won't help you now but carry a can of this
ideal for blowing debris out

 

[mid4did]

When you can take the windshield away from around the jet,as said.Probably have a chunk of carbon lodged there as in the pic.
One screw removed lowers the jet so you can see more clearly.
Don't poke anything in the jet ,you may make the problem worse.

 

[Alshymer]

It is firing again now but still spluttering.
After under the cover screw, how does the cover come away? I can’t get it to move.
Much appreciate the replies.

 

[Tezza33]

The windshield cover has two screws, one has to be removed but there is one at the rear which is in a slot and can just be loosened, the cover will then come off, the burner assembly has one screw at the front but the assembly can be tight and needs wiggling

 

[Alshymer]

Thanks for that. I will try tomorrow.

 

[witzend]

Does turning to battery not discharge the battery too much on a 6 hr crossing?

Yes an leaving it on gas is very irresponsible. Better to leave the fridge empty and restock it on arrival in France

 

[Alshymer]

Hi
Thanks for your reply but not very helpful advice when problems occur on the way to the ferry.

 

[Alshymer]

Hi again. Had the system all cleaned out at a dealer but still no better.
Possibly the fridge needs to come out and the circuit boards checked.
Thank goodness we are in France where you can get someone to look at the van.
No chance in U.K.

 

[Canalsman]

That's very true. I'm sure you'll get it sorted in France.