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It may be a fuse and as we have only just got back hubby hasn't looked too deeply into it yet, however thought I would see if you knowledgable lot have the answer for him.

The fridge works ok on the electric and gas but won't work when connected up to the car for travelling, not such a problem on a short journey as I tend to put it all in a coolbag and fill the fridge up when we get to the destination but will be more of a problem for our longer journeys in May.

Thanks

We have twin sockets on the tow bar and up until recently has been working fine when connected for travelling, the fridge doesn't get cold when travelling and also the light on front of fridge doesn't come on to tell you it's in towing mode.

Thanks for your replies so far.

Ours didn't work on our last caravan, the moment of truth for our new one comes this Thursday...

Anne

Like JenniferB I had exactly the same problem with my Audi. I ordered the car with the factory fit detachable towbar, which came equipped with the new 13pin single socket. However on connecting the van only the exterior lights worked and I could not get the fridge to operate from the car.

I got the garage to check the electrics to find that the Audi did not have the necessary wiring loom to power the fridge and the cost when quoted by Audi for retro fitting, was not worth the cost of doing it, can't remember the exact amount, but with labour and the wiring was well into three figures.  

Now we power the fridge on electric before leaving home, and dont open the door until we arrive on site, everyting stays nice and cold.

As a footnote, I did call Audi HQ at the time and complained, but was told they are not fitted with the necessary loom even on factory fit. Hence why with VW being linked with Audi is possibly why JenniferB had the same problem.

Is this the case with most manufacturers who factory fit?  Lesson learnt for me, if I order another new Audi, I will insist they fit the necessary wiring at the dealership prior to giving them the order at no extra cost!      

Quote: Originally posted by jonnmedds on 14/4/2013

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This has just happened to me, it turns out my leisure battery has reached the end of it's life.

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