Hi, I'm a new owner of Trillium 1973

[lisaberntrillium74]

Thank you for this great resource and it is still active for so many years. I have a lot to fix on my little camper. First problem is our fridge, it lights when I hold down the gas flow button, I was told to hold it down for a long time to keep the flow of gas going and then slowly let it go, but, this never works. It just quits every time. Any body have experience with this problem. Thanks!

[Jon in AZ]

Welcome, and congrats on your Trillium! As to the fridge, that sounds like a bad thermocouple. Normally that’s a pretty simple fix, but I have no experience with a vintage model.

[Gerry]

Welcome to the group and it sounds like your thermo couplin is no good or not in the proper position. To explain, this tube has to heat up and this is what will activate your gas valve to open, you can try this. First look into where the pilot flame is, see if the slender tube looking thingy, IE thermo couple, is where the pilot flame is going to hit it and heat it up when your holding the button in. If so. it is probably not working and it is easy and inexpensive to replace. Another way to test it is to use a propane torch to heat the tube and see if this will open the gas valve to keep the fridge lit.