Fridge woes.

Pudsey Bear said:
Bleeding fridge RM8360L is acting up now it's always been a cow to start, piezo igniter, but now it won't play I normally get a wuff as it ignites, but nothing now I might get the conversion kit to a battery igniter.

Anyone done that?
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Before fitting a workaround, find and fix the fault. It shouldn't be hard to light.

Check there are no leaks in the pipes losing pressure when off.

Check the jet isn't partly blocked, reducing gas flow.

Check the flue is clear

Check the burner is clean

Check the ignitor is very clean

Check the thermocouple is in the right place

When it's working properly, think about whether you want a different igniter.
 
All seems ok Geek now, I suspect the burner got some crap on it but I did have a look, but I can't get near it for loads of cables I'm loath to move, and looking is about all I can do now unless I can do it say or standing.

When it lights, it usually lights on the first go
 
MERL said:
That's not what we're talking about though Trev is it? We're addressing your claim that Kev could use his fridge on leccy and he can't mate.
As always it's Horses for courses, they serve a purpose. I have one and have considered the options as much as anyone and all things considered Im not looking to change it any time soon.
For anyone off grid camping during the winter months a gas fridge is a serious contender, some would say a necessity. Titanic tech rules sometimes.
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New van has compressor fridge (recommended by majority on here) . Works fine and I virtually use no gas now .
Previous vans all had 3 way fridges , ran them constantly on gas (apart from EHU) never had a problem
 
The new Dometic 60 ltr is rated at 5.5A 12v dc in reality the motor will run 50% of the time. So you are looking at the thick end of 70A every 24hrs. You know what your system is capable of. Do the maths and its not long without seaking a supply. ;)
 
WAY, WAY too many variables to generalise on the issue.
Pudsey Bear said:
I only have 100ah and 170w so it'd struggle a bit, but I was thinking about my next van so interesting to know.
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You wouldn't struggle a bit Kev, you'd find it impossible mate.
Most people advocating compressor fridges are summer users and/or hookup.
Completely off grid in the winter with anything other than a gas fridge is bordering on the impossible unless you drive for hours regularly or carry a generator.
AFAIK Rob is managing to run his compressor fridge 24/7 with his van while it's sitting on his drive over winter BUT he's got nearly 900W of solar and several hundred Ah of batteries and he's not opening the door and it's the only thing running, no TV, laptop/phone charging etc and certainly no cooking.
 
Pudsey Bear said:
What would it need to WC 365?
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Over winter is the critical time, if you can manage over winter then the rest of the year is a piece of cake. so by asking about 365 you're naturally including the summer so you'll get input from summer users which will throw you off and prolong the nonsense posts in the thread about people using compressor fridges and them being brilliant.
The question is "What do I need to use a compressor fridge in December and January". Now wait for replies from people who've actually done it and succeeded or tried it and failed. My guess would be.....
Either/and:
A lot of driving and a decent B2B and lithium. A 40A B2B and driving for 1-2 hours will give you enough to power the fridge only depending on it's size.
A generator.
Campsite hook up.
Tons of solar and a large battery and little to nothing additional load.
 
In Winter it is always a game of catchup with a comp fridge to stay off grid for more than 3 days . The last van had 200w of solar and two 225a 6v lead acid. . Even with a genny you have to run them for hours on end to make any real headway into recharging a depleted battery bank.
 
MERL said:
Over winter is the critical time, if you can manage over winter then the rest of the year is a piece of cake. so by asking about 365 you're naturally including the summer so you'll get input from summer users which will throw you off and prolong the nonsense posts in the thread about people using compressor fridges and them being brilliant.
The question is "What do I need to use a compressor fridge in December and January". Now wait for replies from people who've actually done it and succeeded or tried it and failed. My guess would be.....
Either/and:
A lot of driving and a decent B2B and lithium. A 40A B2B and driving for 1-2 hours will give you enough to power the fridge only depending on it's size.
A generator.
Campsite hook up.
Tons of solar and a large battery and little to nothing additional load.
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Kev might get away with it with a decent battery set up and B2B as he never stays put for more than five minutes :D
 
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