Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning

Topic: Locked caravan fridge

Page: 1 2

wingthesting

13/3/2010 at 8:47pm
Location: Cwmbran
Outfit: Family vario 600

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/8/2006

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 29

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi , we have been down our caravan for the 1st time this weekend , everything seemed fine until today after shopping for tonights cider the daughter put the bottle in the fridge and for the life of me i can not open the fridge , its 1 of them sliding lockable latches and the caravan is a coachman amara 2004 , any ideas please many thanks Graham .

-------------
happy days

wendywinblos

13/3/2010 at 9:06pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/12/2009

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 288

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

buy another bottle?

Sorry

-------------
Wendy

Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!

UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

romany girl

13/3/2010 at 9:53pm
Location: Derbyshire
Outfit: ElddisAvante462 Honda CRV SE2.2 i-Dtec

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/1/2006

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3025

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Im not sure which type you have, but ours you have to squeeze the green button in sideways (Sort of pinch it action) to release the grey upright peg type one that locks down the fridge door to stop it opening whilst traveling if that makes sence lol

Julia

-------------
Just love to be out amoungst Nature and Wildlife

Celebrating 37 years of Caravanning in 2019, Recently Considered Retiring, but Totally Addicted for Life!

David Klyne

13/3/2010 at 10:29pm
Location: Milton Keynes
Outfit: Bailey Alliance 66-2 Motorhome

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 13/2/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9594

Site Reviews Total:	257

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	6
Site Reviews 2022:	15
Site Reviews 2021:	7
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	16
Site Reviews 2018:	15

Site Nights 2024:	3
Site Nights 2023:	22
Site Nights 2022:	62
Site Nights 2021:	33
Site Nights 2020:	4
Site Nights 2019:	56
Site Nights 2018:	15

Sounds like the Electrolux/Dometic fridge. We had the same problem on a previous van. I think you will find that part of the sliding catch has broken off and needs replacing. I can't for the life of remember how we got the old catch off.

David

AndyandLynda

13/3/2010 at 11:58pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/12/2006

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 809

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Ours sometimes sticks and there is not much to get hold of.

We have started to leave the door wedged open a bit and not use the lock as the awning stored on the floor stops in opening any further

Andy

eddie marris

14/3/2010 at 12:21pm
Location: Leicester
Outfit: Ford Kuga 140 & Senator Vermont 07

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/2/2008

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 356

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

You should always leave the fridge door ajar when in storage to allow air flow. Our sliding catch has a setting for locking the door ajar to avoid mould and the seals sticking, this might be all the problem is. See if the door moves a little and is streaching the seal, good luck.

Eddie.

brian4

14/3/2010 at 5:45pm
Location: Leicester
Outfit: Coachman Pastiche 470 2

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/8/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 63

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We have an Amara 2004 and occasionally our lock fails but fortunately unlocked. The part that slides will prise out and you should then get to see the silver part that locks the door. move this to one side and you should be able to get in. The should be a small plastic tag on the bit that slides to engage on the silver lock so make sure this is still on before reassembly. Most dealers have or can get spares.

wingthesting

15/3/2010 at 1:10pm
Location: Cwmbran
Outfit: Family vario 600

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/8/2006

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 29

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Thanks for the info all , its now fixed and the cider is safe , it took less than 30 secs to fix , things are so easy to fix when you know how .

-------------
happy days

camperdoodles

15/3/2010 at 1:23pm
Location: Ollerton
Outfit: Renault trafic holdsworth romance

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 07/3/2010

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 37

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Was type of cider did you have? A nice scrumpy i hope

-------------
Will and Milli

wingthesting

15/3/2010 at 3:04pm
Location: Cwmbran
Outfit: Family vario 600

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/8/2006

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 29

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Yep , sweet scrumpy , also some cheese from cheddar things were looking good for sat night until that little mishap .

-------------
happy days

ElddisAvante

via mobile 08/7/2023 at 6:48pm
Location:
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/7/2023

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 3

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

My mates and mine are like this.
The green button does not release the pin.

I have found it is easily removed to gain access to the fridge.

There is a Philips head screw in a counterbored hole that allows the whole catch to be removed.

Colin21

09/7/2023 at 12:26pm
Location: East Herts
Outfit: 1992 Elddis Wisp 450CT + X Trail

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/11/2013

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 6254

Site Reviews Total:	18

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	2
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	2
Site Reviews 2018:	3

Site Nights 2024:	7
Site Nights 2023:	8
Site Nights 2022:	12
Site Nights 2021:	18
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	21
Site Nights 2018:	18

Hi, you are replying to a thread that is 13 years old! When you are new to the forum it is easy to miss that. When replying to a post, always check the date in the top right.

-------------
Best Regards,
Colin

ElddisAvante

via mobile 09/7/2023 at 1:21pm
Location:
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/7/2023

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 3

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Problem is still there.
I just bought a caravan yesterday and locked the fridge to bring it home and couldn't get it open again.
No-one actually said they had a "fix".
I have since dismantled the thing and there is a small rubber spring that would appear to go hard with age.

tango55

09/7/2023 at 9:47pm
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/5/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9586

Site Reviews Total:	23

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	3
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	4
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	11
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	24
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by ElddisAvante on 09/7/2023
Problem is still there.
I just bought a caravan yesterday and locked the fridge to bring it home and couldn't get it open again.
No-one actually said they had a "fix".
I have since dismantled the thing and there is a small rubber spring that would appear to go hard with age.

That's not the same type of fridge lock though that the OP was referring to many years back which is a Dometic make with a front top sliding lock and no spring in the device at all so unfortunately not relevant regarding a fix.

ElddisAvante

via mobile 10/7/2023 at 3:05pm
Location:
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/7/2023

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 3

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I am sorry to be picky but I found this (all be it ancient) by searching for locked fridge door.
I seem to remember that there were several different fridges discussed.
None seemed to address my issue so I thought to help anyone who ended up on this ancient thread I would add what I had found.
I didn't realise it was rigidly only relevant to the original question.
I didn't ask about that particular fridge but still ended up being directed here.
Do you want me to remove my reply ?

Mick S.

10/7/2023 at 3:14pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/8/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3499

Site Reviews Total:	37

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	1
Site Reviews 2021:	4
Site Reviews 2020:	4
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	3
Site Nights 2022:	6
Site Nights 2021:	16
Site Nights 2020:	17
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by ElddisAvante on 10/7/2023
I am sorry to be picky but I found this (all be it ancient) by searching for locked fridge door.
I seem to remember that there were several different fridges discussed.
None seemed to address my issue so I thought to help anyone who ended up on this ancient thread I would add what I had found.
I didn't realise it was rigidly only relevant to the original question.
I didn't ask about that particular fridge but still ended up being directed here.
Do you want me to remove my reply ?

If your reply - albeit a decade or so late, helps someone today, i cant personally see owt wrong with it. It seems theres at least 2 different fixes now for locked fridge doors.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

7230 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024