trying to remove my thetford fridge to renew the element, and after removing the 4 side screws i thought it would just pull out, but it won't budge an inch, no movement at all, so is there any other way this might be secured?------your suggestions would be most welcome
I have previously had this problem only to find some clever and helpful previous owner had screwed though the other way from inside an adjoining cabinet! Also has one on a motorhome that was siliconed in i assume to reduce the appalling draught around it or so stop the rattles.
It would be really good if they installed them like the american motorhomes where they have a full size access door on the outside. You can change the element without removing the fridge.
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As laurieW suggests, the fridge is likely to be held by the gas supply pipe (not long removed mine). The feed pipe will probably be held secure by 'P' clips; remove the vents to view and access.
You might also find the 230v and 12v supply cables are tie-wrapped to the back of the fridge and these too will restrict removal.
You'd be wise for someone to withdraw the fridge while a second set of eye's is keeping watch for possible obstructions etc via the vent.
Thanks for posting this. I am in the process of trying to take the fridge out of my Elddis caravan to check/replace the 12v. element.
I also have removed the four internal screws and the fridge still seems solid. I will be removing the external vent covers during the next few days (weather and time permitting) and hope "milliemop" will keep us updated on his/her progress.
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Topic: fridge removal
