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Personmilliemop
16/2/2010 at 2:30pm
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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  

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PersonlaurieW
16/2/2010 at 4:34pm
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Hi Milliemop. Have you disconnected the gas flu (from the outside)?

Also: the gas pipe maybe restricting movement. Have a look via the outside vents


Personmilliemop
16/2/2010 at 5:28pm
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gas flu is loose----still solid----more investigation tomorrow---wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't so cold!

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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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PersonDave60438
17/2/2010 at 10:19pm
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Hi

It may be secured by screws from inside the fridge. If so the screws will be under plastic caps

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PersonG7ACU
18/2/2010 at 3:50pm
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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.

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Personbarbntony
03/4/2010 at 9:25pm
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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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