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milo · Guru

some problems.. hmm

Sheba · Guru

Don't know what size your fridge is Milo. Mine is a small one, and is only 2-way, 12V and 240. When it's on 12V [which is all the time, when I use it so far,] I have to open the freezer door, to turn it on. There is a little knob you turn to switch it on or off.

It automatically switches to 240V when plugged in apparently, so I expect I'd have to do the same for that.

Cheers,

Sheba.

milo · Guru

i think we maybe scratching our pans for alice and try again another time, might go back home via broken hill.. oh well...such is life

Old Crofter · Senior Member

Hey Milo,

Don't throw in the towel mate, you are in a caravan park in a big city, goggle caravan electrical systems or the like and find one in the area that you are in, better still you are there until wednesday put note in park office or laundry, bet some one will come see you. The other thing you have local relies coming to see you, bet they know some one. look outside the square, sure you will find some on. Your fridge is different to mine so can not comment but sounds like you have wire prob behind the panel, auto elec or caravan wireman?

go well

Bob

Ron and Shirley · Senior Member

Milo

Everything should function on the CPs 240v supply just as you say it does at home.

You say the fridge indicator light is on when on CP 240v and that the fridge is cool, which would indicate that the fridge is working.

I would turn the fridge down to a medium or low setting. I know it sounds strange but older model 3-way fridges did not work well on high (max) settings. Worth a try.

From what you say your battery charger, going from red to orange to green, seems to be working properly.

Happywanderer · The Master

milo, don't forget cruisin granny is in Adelaide. She will also know contacts who might be able to help with your problem. PM her on here and make contact. She might be near you.

bill12 · Guru

I don,t mean to be negative, but I would throw out the 3 way and buy an Engel and invest in some solar panels and deep cycle batterys.My 50 ltr get to -18c and freezes my beer and The odd barra.I have a 3 way for sale , going cheap......

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Milo, is your fridge chok a blok full? some van fridges don't work to well if fully stocked

milo · Guru

about hslf wombat

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

would not be that then, perhaps you need a fridge tech guy to have a look at it

milo · Guru

yeah if not get it done at home and try again another trip...

Cruising Granny · Guru

I'll have a look tomorrow when they call in for a cuppa. All parks should have 240V connected via 15 amp plug. It's enough to power everything in your rig. It's designed to do that.
My fridge 240V indicator light is a flickering green. Doesn't affect the function of the fridge.
Some of those indicators are reliable, they're just a guide. You should determine when you need to empty the tanks etc.
I don't think your problems are all that serious. Let's talk about Milo.

milo · Guru

thanks for all your help .got some more questions i need help with

we have a sphere tv and in the wall a sphere dvd /radio player etc
ive worked out how to hook my head phones upto the tv output by there mess of av leads but i cant
figure out how to get the the audio from the dvd player/radio to my headphones ,

so i can watch a movie or listen to a cd, or radio with out disturbing dad
or the neighours etc... got me confused , and i know my audio..
i did play around with a few audio settings in the tv but nothing happend.. '
i was going to use my laptop but some times i want to surf and watch a movie or something at the same time...

hmmm

-- Edited by milo on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 11:37:21 PM

PeterD · Guru

Milo

Firstly, what is the model fridge you have, you were asked and you are not forthcoming. There is no way of knowing what "the light that shows next to the power light doesnt come on"actually is. It will be different things on different fridges. We are not mind readers.

Secondly, with all the other problem you described, is your house battery charged? If you have an AES fridge and the battery is low the fridge will not operate properly.

Thirdly, there is no difference between 240 V power anywhere in Oz, whether it be in a park, at home or in an industrial yard.

Ma · Guru

I hope Milo doesn't take offence at your tactless post PeterD.

The same message could have been made in a much nicer way.

milo · Guru

its a dometic and no offence taken ...

oldtrack123 · Guru

milo wrote:
its a dometic and no offence taken ...

Hi Milo

Sorry that is still no help in determiining your problem

Dometic is simply a Brand name they make many different MODELS ,with many different methods of operation , knobs , lights & wiring requirements

The MODEL number should be marked on it or in the manual if you have one

THE ACTUAL MODEL NUMBER is required before ANYONE can give ANY useful ,worthwhile advise

Anything else is not relevant

Peter

vk6tnc · Guru

Hi Milo,

Some of us can use high speed internet connections and google and download manuals to our hearts content while at home. This will usually find answers to techie questions for people on the road.

I will happily re-write manuals into easy to understand english and forward to people on this forum.

All we need are manufacturer and specific model numbers of gear giving you problems.

Cheers

Chris