Volvo V70 Fridge Electrics
Hi, I'm new to caravanning and thought I would share a recent problem & solution I have just experienced. The fridge in my ‘van would not run from the 12v on the car. I have factory fitted Volvo equipment, although only used for road lights on a small
trailer in the past. Volvo tested the car and said it was fine. My local caravan mechanic tested the van and that was fine. An independent tow-bar specialist tested the car and agreed that was okay. You can imagine my frustration!
Only after an hour with a test meter and pin-out guide, did I find the earth connector for the fridge was not working on the car, and further investigation found the wire from that pin loose in the fuse block area, black-taped up and not connected to anything!
A quick extension and connection to a good earth and the fridge works fine.
It seems that when car electrics are tested they only test the positive Fridge connection and not the Earth return. Hope this helps others in the future.