Replacing gas burner dometic fridge

[redhand]

My fridge burner is goosed RM8501 replacement part is £85 been quoted £335 by local specialist.
replacing burner unit is straightforward but two wires thermocouple and ignition go to control unit.
I am considering joining wires new to old rather than dragging fridge out.
Anyone have experience of this
Thanks

 

[andyjanet]

We had the 8501, can you not get at the back thru the vents , it’s an easy job if you can

 

[taylo482001]

My fridge burner is goosed RM8501 replacement part is £85 been quoted £335 by local specialist.
replacing burner unit is straightforward but two wires thermocouple and ignition go to control unit.
I am considering joining wires new to old rather than dragging fridge out.
Anyone have experience of this
Thanks

Mine was replaced just 3 weeks ago by a specialist £125 in total, The coupling wires only need one cutting and rejoining as the second one has a spade coupling on it, this saved the hassle of removing the fridge and putting back all the sealant. It took 30 minutes in total.