Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
My motorhome fridge just stopped working… here’s what I’m doing while I get it looked at, I'm at a loss what to do though...there's so many options!
⭐️⭐️ My NEW BOOK - How to Wild Camp in a Motorhome: The No-Knock Guide! - urbanhq.co/book ⭐️⭐️
This week was not my finest moment in the van… My fridge packed up, the freezer’s defrosting, and to top it all off—I ran out of Pepsi Max! I share how I’ve been troubleshooting the problem, my temporary ice box workaround, and all the options on the table—from repairs to full replacements.
If you're a fellow motorhomer or campervanner, this is real van life. Things break, solutions aren't always obvious, and a broken fridge can really throw a spanner in the works—especially if you’re like me and live off bacon, chicken wings and old-school comfort food!
You’ll also get a sneak peek at a cracking park-up spot near Swindon, some banter about my dishwasher setup, a solar update, and a proper nostalgic dinner with Mr. Brain’s pork faggots.
If you've switched from a 3-way fridge or have compressor fridge tips, drop a comment—I'd love your advice!
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Products shown in this video
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✅ What3Words
↪️ spirit.joys.slamming
✅ My WIld Camping Book
↪️ urbanhq.co/book
✅ Ice Maker
↪️ amzn.to/468fqbO
✅ Temperature Sensors
↪️ amzn.to/42R4SOt
✅ My Dishwasher
↪️ amzn.to/42TXAtq
✅ Starlink - One Month FREE!
↪️ urbanhq.co/starlink
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Making Van Life Easier
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🔥 I love anything and everything that makes van life and living on the road full time easier and in the last years I’ve learnt what works and what doesn’t!
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Useful Videos
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🚐 Motorhome Wild Camping 101 - youtube.com/watch?v=AO4q7bA9DjE
💷 How much does Van Life Cost - youtube.com/watch?v=5e8ZliQLrOc
🚰 Where to find water - youtube.com/watch?v=nTdSJjsV8Hk&
🔋 Charging the Motorhome from EV points - youtube.com/watch?v=aNebrf4taJ8
🏠 Van Life without an address - youtube.com/watch?v=yrHek909deY
🍺 Motorhomes & Alcohol - youtube.com/watch?v=_ET8Cp_H0CQ
🚐 New to Motorhomes? - youtube.com/watch?v=K7aO12uRH5M&list=PLRc9cu4LiQYvjuYToNLShEfM2TxGf3Epd
🏁 Binge Watch from the start! - youtube.com/watch?v=5-KxwgiDlrw&list=PLRc9cu4LiQYsz2dHX9h5kyYZEcavUy0SI
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👀 Facebook: facebook.com/UrbanMotorhome
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⏰ Video Timecodes ⏰
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00:00 – Fridge Fails & Pepsi Max Emergency
01:15 – Why I Use Temperature Sensors in the Van
02:21 – The Thailand Mistake & Missed Alerts
03:36 – Temporary Fix: Ice Maker & Cool Box
05:21 – Repair or Replace? Weighing the Options
07:12 – Compressor vs. Absorption Fridge Dilemma
10:32 – Calling Oak Tree & What Next
13:53 – Stunning Swindon Park-Up Location
14:55 – Wild Camping Without the Knock (Book Plug)
16:45 – Power Use, Pork Faggots & Real Van Life
Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you.
My motorhome fridge just stopped working… here’s what I’m doing while I get it looked at, I'm at a loss what to do though...there's so many options!
⭐️⭐️ My NEW BOOK - How to Wild Camp in a Motorhome: The No-Knock Guide! - urbanhq.co/book ⭐️⭐️
This week was not my finest moment in the van… My fridge packed up, the freezer’s defrosting, and to top it all off—I ran out of Pepsi Max! I share how I’ve been troubleshooting the problem, my temporary ice box workaround, and all the options on the table—from repairs to full replacements.
If you're a fellow motorhomer or campervanner, this is real van life. Things break, solutions aren't always obvious, and a broken fridge can really throw a spanner in the works—especially if you’re like me and live off bacon, chicken wings and old-school comfort food!
You’ll also get a sneak peek at a cracking park-up spot near Swindon, some banter about my dishwasher setup, a solar update, and a proper nostalgic dinner with Mr. Brain’s pork faggots.
If you've switched from a 3-way fridge or have compressor fridge tips, drop a comment—I'd love your advice!
========================
Products shown in this video
========================
✅ What3Words
↪️ spirit.joys.slamming
✅ My WIld Camping Book
↪️ urbanhq.co/book
✅ Ice Maker
↪️ amzn.to/468fqbO
✅ Temperature Sensors
↪️ amzn.to/42R4SOt
✅ My Dishwasher
↪️ amzn.to/42TXAtq
✅ Starlink - One Month FREE!
↪️ urbanhq.co/starlink
🔥 Make sure you're subscribed to the channel to not miss out on new motorhome, vanlife and travel video!
📹 NEW video every week! youtube.com/TheUrbanMotorhome/?sub_confirmation=1
==================
Making Van Life Easier
==================
🔥 I love anything and everything that makes van life and living on the road full time easier and in the last years I’ve learnt what works and what doesn’t!
🛠️ urbanhq.co/gear
============
Useful Videos
============
🚐 Motorhome Wild Camping 101 - youtube.com/watch?v=AO4q7bA9DjE
💷 How much does Van Life Cost - youtube.com/watch?v=5e8ZliQLrOc
🚰 Where to find water - youtube.com/watch?v=nTdSJjsV8Hk&
🔋 Charging the Motorhome from EV points - youtube.com/watch?v=aNebrf4taJ8
🏠 Van Life without an address - youtube.com/watch?v=yrHek909deY
🍺 Motorhomes & Alcohol - youtube.com/watch?v=_ET8Cp_H0CQ
🚐 New to Motorhomes? - youtube.com/watch?v=K7aO12uRH5M&list=PLRc9cu4LiQYvjuYToNLShEfM2TxGf3Epd
🏁 Binge Watch from the start! - youtube.com/watch?v=5-KxwgiDlrw&list=PLRc9cu4LiQYsz2dHX9h5kyYZEcavUy0SI
===============
Connect with me!
===============
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/the_urban_motorhome
👀 Facebook: facebook.com/UrbanMotorhome
♪ TikTok: tiktok.com/@theurbanmotorhome
🌐︎ Website: theurbanmotorhome.com
📹 Subscribe to the Channel: youtube.com/TheUrbanMotorhome/?sub_confirmation=1
===================
⏰ Video Timecodes ⏰
===================
00:00 – Fridge Fails & Pepsi Max Emergency
01:15 – Why I Use Temperature Sensors in the Van
02:21 – The Thailand Mistake & Missed Alerts
03:36 – Temporary Fix: Ice Maker & Cool Box
05:21 – Repair or Replace? Weighing the Options
07:12 – Compressor vs. Absorption Fridge Dilemma
10:32 – Calling Oak Tree & What Next
13:53 – Stunning Swindon Park-Up Location
14:55 – Wild Camping Without the Knock (Book Plug)
16:45 – Power Use, Pork Faggots & Real Van Life
Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you.
