Avante/Affinty ice box removal

Trini
Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
edited June 2016 in Caravans #1

We have an Affinity 550 which Elddis states that the ice box can be removed from the fridge which provides larger fridge storage when an ice 'box' is not needed. However we have tried to remove the freezer section but found that the curved door of the fridge
makes contact with the end of the bench seat not allowing the door to open far enough to allow the ice box to be removed.

Anyone managed to remove the ie box?

 

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  • ChrisRogers
    ChrisRogers Forum Participant Posts: 435
    edited June 2016 #2

    No, same problem cannot even get shelves out to reposition. Compass Omega 482.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited June 2016 #3

    I wonder if the designers actually go and look at their product or just stay in the offices without actually looking at the caravans?

    Seems the Elddis designers must have missed these faults and not told their publicity department that their brochures are wrong and mislead the consumers.

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited June 2016 #4

    We're the same as you, the curved door won't open fully, in our Swift Challanger. The shelves aren't easy to remove either. Luckily, we do use the ice box, finding it very useful. Your next discovery may be that the fridge is very, very slow to chill in
    hot weather, it struggles to drop to 5deg. We fitted auxiliary cooling fans to the condenser grill, to help. Overall, it's not an ideal installation.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited June 2016 #5

    Thanks Jenny. We turn on the fridge several days before heading away as we have the van at home.

    Well at least it seems designers dont think things through not just with Elddis.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited June 2016 #6

    I suppose we can take the vans back to the dealers when we want the ice box/shelves moving and have them either take the fridge out or remove the blocking seating and then go back when it needs changing.

    I wonder how many will offer this free of charge service?

  • MeatHome
    MeatHome Forum Participant Posts: 54
    edited June 2016 #7

    Recently taken delivery of a Compass Rallye 482

    Same problem

    Have thought of reversing door opening but this will be more inconvenient when trying to access from cooking area

    Make room for extra ice cubes for the G & T's

  • jeffcc
    jeffcc Forum Participant Posts: 430
    edited June 2016 #8

    it looks like the identical fridge and kitchen layout as my challenger 570, i get mine out by removing the two retaining catches under freezer compartment then open freezer compartment door until it is horizontal. and with fridge door open at 90degrees to
    fridge the freezer unit just slides out past the door and shelves. Hope thats of some use?

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited June 2016 #9

    Thanks Jeff, however the designers at Elddis in their wisdom (or lack of it) didnt allow for the fridge door to open wide enough as the curved front makes contact with the end of the seat bench end thus when trying to remove the ice box it then fouls against
    the moulded plastic on the inside of the door.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited June 2016 #10

    Meathome take it back to the dealer and ask them to remove the ice box & reposition the shelves.

  • jeffcc
    jeffcc Forum Participant Posts: 430
    edited June 2016 #11

    So Trini it wont even open 90 degrees from closed position.

    Mine has the same curved door and it also catches on bed base but at least just opens far enough for it to be slid out between the racking on the door. ( And the Design of the year goes to!!!)

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited June 2016 #12

    We have a Bailey Pegasus with the new narrow Dometic fridge and the curved door and it is dificult to remove the freezer as it opens against a doorway, but if it not to inconvenient you can turn the  fridge door round according to Dometic handbook

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited June 2016 #13

    Recently taken delivery of a Compass Rallye 482

    Same problem

    Have thought of reversing door opening but this will be more inconvenient when trying to access from cooking area

    Make room for extra ice cubes for the G & T's

    Write your comments here...

    Its not a reversible door, otherwise we might have done that.

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited June 2016 #14

    Just received a typical 'cop out' from Elddis...

    We would like to advise as stated on all of our brochures 'The Explorer Group reserves the right to, and does alter from time to time,
    technical specifications, prices and model ranges as materials, model improvements and conditions require, and can accept no responsibilities for discrepancies between these and subsequent models shown. The brochures are for guidance purposes only. Please
    be sure to check our full current and  technical specifications with your retailer before placing your order'.

    Meaning 'if we make a mess or c**k up we dont really care -we have your money'

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited June 2016 #15

    That still does not cover them for a fault in the design, that stops the intended use of the installed equipment,so I would not let it rest there,

    ps what is the Model no of the fridge?

  • jeffcc
    jeffcc Forum Participant Posts: 430
    edited June 2016 #16

    hope these explain a little better if its like mine

    http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/jeffreycook2/media/DSCN0625_zpsehnnlle3.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

    http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/jeffreycook2/media/DSCN0624_zpsyvgfvhy8.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

    http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/jeffreycook2/media/DSCN0623_zpsrpjqinn2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

     

    Did these as i was loading fridge today ready for the off on thursday hope they are some help

     

     

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