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3 way fridge - better on 240 or gas?


Have a 'base model' Thetford 3 way fridge in the Jayco.

Recently installed a thermometer to monitor the internal fridge temps.  Sensor is at a bottom back corner.  I have noticed that it seems to run much better on 240 v.  Fridge is only partly filled with some drinks for test purposes.  Hovers around 8 deg on the mid gas setting and about 2 deg on the mid 240 v setting.  Is this normal ie is the 240v more efficient?  Have not yet tested the high settings.

Thanks in advance for any responses.



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Hi I have the same fridge in my Jayco. I haven't actually measured the temperatures but feel ours is much colder on gas.  Rod.



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Moose2 wrote:

Have a 'base model' Thetford 3 way fridge in the Jayco.

Recently installed a thermometer to monitor the internal fridge temps.  Sensor is at a bottom back corner.  I have noticed that it seems to run much better on 240 v.  Fridge is only partly filled with some drinks for test purposes.  Hovers around 8 deg on the mid gas setting and about 2 deg on the mid 240 v setting.  Is this normal ie is the 240v more efficient?  Have not yet tested the high settings.

Thanks in advance for any responses.


 Gas usually performs better than  power , have you tried simply turning the gas setting  to a colder setting ?? if that does not help you could have a problem withing the gas system , low gas pressure ,partially clogged jet  etc etc 



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Granty wrote:

Hi I have the same fridge in my Jayco. I haven't actually measured the temperatures but feel ours is much colder on gas.  Rod.


 Hey Granty - what gas setting are you usually using?



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oldtrack123 wrote:
Moose2 wrote:

Have a 'base model' Thetford 3 way fridge in the Jayco.

Recently installed a thermometer to monitor the internal fridge temps.  Sensor is at a bottom back corner.  I have noticed that it seems to run much better on 240 v.  Fridge is only partly filled with some drinks for test purposes.  Hovers around 8 deg on the mid gas setting and about 2 deg on the mid 240 v setting.  Is this normal ie is the 240v more efficient?  Have not yet tested the high settings.

Thanks in advance for any responses.


 Gas usually performs better than  power , have you tried simply turning the gas setting  to a colder setting ?? if that does not help you could have a problem withing the gas system , low gas pressure ,partially clogged jet  etc etc 


 Hey Oldtrack - as stated I have yet to do the temp test on high for gas.  That's next on the list.  But there's a hell of a difference in burner noise between medium and high so a bit wary of using the high gas setting all the time due to consumption issues. Haven't had it long enough to know how long a bottle will last. 



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Hi Moose2, Depends on the climate at the time. We never have to run it up Hi and usually about half to 3 quarters if it is hot. We find too high on gas and it freezes the things in the bottom of the fridge. On 240 we find it only manages to maintain the temperture at best.
We also find the gas consumption is quite low. Rod


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I recall our fridge is 143L. We run it mostly on 3.5 to 4 - any higher on either gas or 240v freezes the lettuce & tomatoes in the crisper in the bottom of the fridge.
To test it better, it is always better to have a full fridge.

If possible keep the fridge side of the van in the shade or make a shade for it - sail track, dowel & shade cloth is sufficient.


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Pita temp control wise . Ok for weekends imo go compressor or budget for one in future. Best thing I ever did . In fact it stays on when home . Solar keeps it running . Ours was better on 240v . But it would depend on Gas part condition etc . We mounted two fans on back of fridge . Assisted efficiency big time .

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Hi
Check for gas leaks after the regulator . Flex hoses from the bottle canbe an issue .
Gas service
gas pressure at burner ???
no dented gas lines
jet clean
flu clean
flu has a turbulator in there /spiral
gas director at top of flu

Rear of fridge cooling
radiant heat from the rear of fridge must be directed properly to exit van fridge cavity
FRIDGE MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY MOST ARE NOT back of fridge to wall spacing

Add ducting onto condenser going to exterior vent
Inside that vent mount 2x at least 80mm computer fans

By doing this above dropped my temps and added consistancy to readings
0deg cel tp 8deg cel only opened 3 times a day with food inside




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