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Hi

Does anybody know how to get one of these frides to work off the gas supply, I have just bought a Renault Trafic Versa campervan conversion its fantastic but I cant get the fridge to work and it looks like its hardly been used.

Any advice welcome.

Regards  Scott

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hi see....... you can download the manuals

http://www.gasrefrigeration.net/dometic_manuals.htm

I know this may sound silly if already know but I am going to say it cos it happened to us.  Camping fridges don't make a sound, the only way to check that it is working is when it gets warm on the outside like a normal fridge and cold on the intside.  My husband was convinced our fridge wasn't working in our caravan for ages until he realised that they make no noise. 

There is also another thing with them, you need to make sure the fridge is totally level so if on hills you would need to use ramps to level your camper, otherwise the fridge just will not work.

Good luck

CORGI engineer here.  Gas kills etc etc, not a DIY job, partial combustion, carbon monoxide, need I say more?  Do not attempt DIY on gas seals, sorry, see too many disasters.

For those who want to check out their existing gas unions, plumbers merchants have pots of liquid with a coloured detergent and applicator brush.  Apply around the joints and see if bubbles appear.  If in any doubt at all, switch off, ventilate and get it sorted.

Fridges can become air locked and it can be as simple as keep trying, ensure very good ventilation, until gas pushes out all air. Otherwise, get it checked out by a competent person. There should have been a gas check done by a suitably qualified person if purchased from dealer.  If private sale, just get it checked.