Changes to the 2004 model year Caravan handbook to cover 7-series Dometic fridges (09/10/2003)
Page 7: Preparing for the road
12v distribution panel selector switch set to van position
Page 37: Typical appliance consumption figures
Fridge - 12v - Control electronics - 60mA current draw on all energy sources
Fridge - 12v element - Only when towing
Page 44: ECM panel
Caravan position: This position should be used during towing if a Dometic fridge is fitted
Central position: This position should be used curing towing if a Thetford fridge is fitted
Central position: This also isolates the control electronics of Dometic fridges (if fitted) and prevents these electronics from discharging batteries during van storage
Page 45 ESM2000
Should be described as ESM 2004
Caravan position: This position should be used during towing if a Dometic fridge is fitted
Central position: This also isolates the control electronics of Dometic fridges (if fitted) and prevents these electronics from discharging batteries during van storage
Page 49: 12v electrical supply
3. Only applies if a Thetford fridge is fitted
3a. If a Dometic fridge is fitted: When the car and caravan are connected through the 12N and 12S plugs and the engine is running, 12v power will be supplied to the fridge 12v cooling element, provided the fridge fascia switch is set to 12v operation and the distribution panel battery selector switch is set to ‘van’