3way fridge temperature won't go low enough

You might get away with just taking the van for a run along a section of bumpy road to shake the coolant in the frig up a bit.
to remove the frig you will probably have to (well I did on mine) remove the fluted panel on the outside of the van to access the screws holding the back of the frig to the floor and also the gas and electrical connections.
There were also four screws in the trim panel surrounding the front of the frig holding it back into the cupboard.
Personally I'd try taking it for a bumpy ride first ;-))

Geoff,

Remove the four plugs on the front trim around the door and then the screws. If it won't pull forward, check for two screws into the floor at the back by removing the bottom grill on the outside of the van. Remove flu. Pulling it our gently will reveal gas connection at the top fron of the fridge. Disconnect wiring and gas and then should be able to pull it out all the way. Be careful not to damage lino floor of van. While you have it out, try to improve the installation. Check Post 42682 for some ideas.

Geoff, sorry to be negative about three way fridges but looking at the design of the fridge and installation in at least some very popular caravans, its surprising they work in Australian conditions at all.

Good luck

Skulldug

I wouldn't give you 2 knobs of goat dung for your average 3 way fridge fitted to most vans.

The RM 2350, 90 L, is the commonly fitted one. It's about as useful as hip pockets on your jocks when it gets to 35 degrees.

Dometic do produce a better quality fridge, but most van builders don't fit it. It's only usually fitted to their "premium" vans.

My parents have a 21 foot "full bottle" Jayco van that has a 150 L Dometic fridge that is "T" rated and it freezes stuff in the fridge section if they are not careful.

They will work well if they are the appropriate model for the conditions.

Geoff
Firstly...did u have your van level??? makes a big difference...some fridges are more sensitive than others.
Get a spirit level and put it on the bottom of the fridge inside or where it is flat and set the fridge up level and give that a go.
Secondly, was there a funny smell in the fridge when you opened it?? Is the plastic going yellow?? These are symptoms of the coolant leaking, usually from the freezer, because even if the door is left open to store, the freezer is usually left closed, and the pipework rusts in there till the coolant escapes....
3rdly...when i went around oz, i bought an engel caravan fridge, which was 2 way 12/240. The first night it became apparent to me why they are not fitted std......Brrrrrrrr.....tinkle tinkle.........Brrrrrrrrrrr......Tinkle tinkle......Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Had the coldest beer in Darwin but red eyes from lack of sleep....
Andew

What type of power source have you tried it on? The reason I ask is mine wouln't get cool enough on gas but fine on 240V. Seems the gas thermostat was blocked.

How often do you run the fridge? It is suggested they be run at least once a month when not being used regularly..

Give the flue and good clean as well. It maybe partically blocked.

Tried all of the suggestions, except the goat dung, and have it testing now. It's holding -0.3 degrees in ambient 28degrees with about 8 litres of water in it on electricity. Will try gas tommorrow. Many thanks for the helpful suggestions, it's much appreciated.

Geoff