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Re: Propane and refrigerator success
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 28 Jun 2015 06:28:21 -0700
...Installing a fan in the side of the van that takes the heat from the fins behind the fridge and pumps it outside ! The...
Re: Refrigirator removal and Haynes/Bentley manuals
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:25:12 -0400
A third option is to remove just the top of the cabinets (THe sink/stove top) and that will aid greatly getting the fridge...
Re: Refrigerator lighting
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:09:45 -0700
The same basic fridges were sold under various brand names. Dometic even sold them for while, as the TJ18. http://www.dometic.com/enus...
Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 14:58:17 -0700
...air behind the fridge is to > leave the fridge door open (or removed) so the cool air of > the fridge can sink and flow...
Me and Mr. fridge!
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 24 May 2007 10:24:35 -0400
...i have a fridge! So yesterday i was testing mine (works fine) and the dual computer fans were starting every 15-20 sec or...
Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
Historical mailing list - Devin van Tongeren
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:37:38 -0700
I removed my domestic fridge the other day (I have an outboard electric fridge and so bought and installed an 'eliminator kit' from Gowesty...
Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 24 May 2009 18:28:17 -0400
...Those flex hoses have been known to develop cracks especially when removing and installing the fridge. Mike (with fridge that stays lit)
'fridge fans some more!
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Tue, 16 May 1995 14:51:49 CST6CDT
I mounted a 12v muffin fan directly onto the aluminum cooling fins of the fridge evaporator and just secured it with a large nylon...
Fridge goes out while driving???
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:59:03 -0400
Hi gang, Glad Gerry's back as I have a question??? My fridge won't seem to stay lit while driving for more than...
2 way fridge?
Historical mailing list - Dan Scott
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:51:35 -0700
I read of a 2 way fridge (battery/electric hookup) in a Sportsmobile ad. Has anyone any experience with this type? Without using propane...
Re: Need source for high temp hose for propane heater
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 20:05:24 -0700
If you know someone who has a hosed Dometic Fridge (pun intended) you can use the Dometic exhaust hose, it's around 1" and...
Dometic
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Mon, 22 May 2006 22:50:13 -0400
Hi; I have some questions about Dometic fridges: I have a remote temp sensor in the fridge a have been monitoring the action on...
Off list Dometic Solutions:
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 17 Aug 1998 09:15:32 -0700
...If the fins get cold, the fridge is working. In order for the fins to cool the food in the fridge there must be...
Re: [spam score 3/10 -pobox] permanent fridge damage
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 4 Jun 2004 12:21:39 -0400
For what it's worth, I got some third-hand information on fridge internals a couple of weeks ago when I was at Westies...
Re: Barely scientific test results, Dometic R182 refrigerator
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:39:31 -0400
...Under fridge, at fins on back, in fridge, on fins in fridge, in a potato or something else in the fridge with some mass...
Circuit diagram needed for a dual voltage Fridge
Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:59:00 +1000
...Does any one have a wiring diagram for this fridge (or a similar Dometic) that they could provide please? The fridge<http://www.exploroz...
Fridge sealant
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:13:42 -0500
...and wire ports in a dometic fridge.  I had to remove the putty inside the fridge around where the refrigerant pipe comes...
Re: My fridge wants to know if it's level enough...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 23:48:34 -0500
If you do not level your van while running the fridge, you be seriously hurt in a Dometic dispute. :^) Hey, just trying to keep...
Re: Fridge Section? do i need to make one?
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 16 May 2005 15:58:00 -0400
Hi Ben, I have found these 2 sites very useful for dealing with my fridge woes: http://www.type2.com/bartnik/fridge.htm and...
Re: about fridge...
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Mon, 4 May 2015 19:09:34 -0600
I ended up getting the National Luna 50, which is a fridge w/ a small freezer section. Was expensive, but does work very well...
Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:41:55 -0400
...Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving. ::: :::While I don't doubt the fridge is SUPPOSED TO stop running on battery :::when the engine...
Re: Stock fridge vent delete option
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:32:01 -0400
...I’ve installed a Dometic CRX-50 fridge. And I repurposed the stock fridge vent . >>>>> https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge...
lewd pictures of a naked dometic fridge
Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:09:45 -0400
Pulled out my fridge last week to clean the burners and be curious, took some pictures for those of you who find this an...
Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
Historical mailing list - Dave90westy
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:04:41 -0400
...These fridges only run on 12 volts while the engine >is running. Some people modify the wiring that goes to the fridge to >allow...
Re: Fridge problems
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:46:48 -0700
...Fridge problems > > > Thanks to all that responded...I plugged the 120v up and left > the fridge turned > on for several housrs. Whatdaya know, cold...
Re: New ThinkGeek fridge
Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:59:45 -0700
** At 11:37 AM 4/27/2004, <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote: ** >> What I'd really like is a fridge that fits between the front...
Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:02:07 -0700
...aux > battery: > > 1) I realize you are suppose to operate the fridge on 12 volts, while > enroute, but could you safely use propane? > 2...
Re: Custom Westy interior
Historical mailing list - Danny
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:56:13 -0700
I find that when its�95 outside�my westys fridge stays about 40-45 and I have the 2 ice cube trays that always...
Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 20:45:50 -0800
...Problematic Fridge > > > > > > Before anyone gets annoyed, yes, I did go through the archives > > and found a > > couple of suggestions on how to get the...
Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
Historical mailing list
Sun, 20 Nov 1994 19:49:07 -0700
...UGH! Anyway, I got it back and figured now I could try out the propane fridge. I followed the direction carefully in both the...
Re: Fridge on DC power
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:21:27 -0500
---- Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > HEy guys, I have an 84 westy and recently pulled my fridge to install the GW aux battery...
Re: Adding Fridge Fans
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 23 Jun 2000 20:34:03 -0400
...My rough blow-in-the-face estimates are that the Dometic *standard* fan and the FridgeMate are similar, with some advantage to the FridgeMate...
Fridge sparker
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:46:31 -0500
...I put it in and the fridge fired right up, without any problems or quirks. I wonder now about other folks with lighting problems...
Re: fridge wont stay lit
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 02:51:57 -0400
My fridge often goes out when I'm driving. But then I realized that I could just switch to battery when driving, and it...
Re: westfalia to weekender
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 13 May 2005 17:28:57 -0700
Jim, I was taking about the "hidden shelf below the stove" and above the fridge, not the obvious shelf in the main cabinet below...
Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:03:37 -0700
Thanks for this info Dennis! If/when I need to replace my fridge, I'll look for this newer model. I've driven for...
Re: Vitrifrigo
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:43:51 -0600
...Since the fridge > is narrower, I put some left-over bookshelf edging to center > the fridge. I also put some of that on the...
Re: The fridge fired up! YES!!! (and I tell you how... ;-)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 20 May 2001 10:50:30 -0700
According to the Dometic Service Manual for the RM 182B (Westy fridge), the cooling fan mounted on the condenser fins at the back is...
Re: Another Fridge Question
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:02:58 -0800
Bill, In my opinion (and the owner's manual), it is not safe to leave the fridge on propane while driving.... (the exception to...
Re: '87 westy brand new!
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:31:36 EDT
...When I run it from the battery it doesn't seem to get very cold - but I'm new to this - does the fridge...
Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 06:41:47 EDT
...Some pictures at: *http://www.vanagonauts.com/Fridge-Vent-windshield197.htm* John, hate to rain on your parade but if the fridge propane fire...
Re: Dometic Fridge on my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:08:23 -0500
...I went through this too! The fridge has no moving parts (except a fan, which likely won't come on untill the van itself...
Re: Stock fridge vent delete option
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:26:30 -0700
...I’ve installed a Dometic CRX-50 fridge. And I repurposed the stock fridge vent . >> https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge...
Re: 2 Dometic fridges for parts
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sun, 7 Sep 2008 07:38:55 -0400
...or at least on my fridge!!! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Aristotle Sagan Sent: Saturday...
Re: 'fridge fans some more!
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Tue, 16 May 1995 14:12:39 +0000
...Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > > Subject: 'fridge fans some more! > I mounted a 12v muffin fan directly onto the aluminum...
Re: Dometic Fridge Question
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 17:50:11 -0600
On 10/4/04 5:12 PM, "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> wrote: > Does anyone know if the Dometic Fridge that comes in the...
Re: $100k Syncro
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:31:32 -0700
...Fridge Working? The important thing about the 'fridge is that the Munchcin ice cube trays are there!! Got to be worth a whole lot :)
Westy fridge on propane, how effective?
Historical mailing list - Rich Hixon-KC8ITO
Fri, 29 May 1998 07:32:36 -0400
Roy, With my fridge on propane I measured 38 degree temps with the outside temp in the 85 degree range. Thanks, Rich.
dometic fridge
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 23:02:20 -0800
Hello Volks, Got 2 Dometic fridges from Westy in perfect working condition. Pmail if interested to make me an offer. I am in LA...
Re: Fridge....should it stay on...YES!
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Wed, 25 May 2005 09:39:24 -0700
the fridge, operating on propane, normally runs continuously until you turn it off or the propane runs out. art '82 westy
fridge troubles
Historical mailing list - John Coney
Tue, 29 May 2007 23:20:02 -0400
I've tried my fridge on all three settings, letting it sit for a while(2-4 hours) in each with no success. Anymore...
Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 14 May 2008 07:21:36 -0400
I had fun doing that: http://www.benplace.com/fan_fridge.htm Even if i don't think it help much Ben
Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:58:39 -0700
...lighting fridge on propane > > > Hmmmmm.......my fridge lights reliably with the thermostat up all the way and > the 'pop' > I get when I hit...
Re: Pop top side bar lift?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:30:51 -0700
...I’ve installed a Dometic CRX-50 fridge. And I > >>> repurposed the stock fridge vent . > >>> > https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge...
Re: Never mind! (Was Re: HELP! (mystery wire under cabinet))
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:03:43 -0400
...I wish I had looked at it with the fridge out. According to the diagram in my fridge manual, there should only be 3...
Re: Dometic Fridge Trouble-shooting
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:51:51 -0400
MR wrote- "Anybody have any ideas? Does this fridge make any sound, vibration or other indication it's working, beyond getting cold?">>>>>>>>>>>> Nope. It...
Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:12:44 -0700
Absolutely! As I mentioned, this is one aspect I like about a 3 way fridge. :) Huh. I would have assumed you'd have had...
Re: ugh!! fridge still blowing out!!FOLLOWUP RESULTS
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Wed, 9 Jun 2004 00:41:48 -0400
thanks alfred, wanted to let you know that i finally got my fridge to stop blowing out. first i cleaned and resealed the combustion...
Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 27 May 1998 15:15:36 -0700
...I always fire up >> the fridge on propane power the night before I go camping and don't turn it >> off until I return...
Re: Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:40:23 -0700
...Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?Brent, as I remember the FridgeMate fan does indeed come with a thermoswitch, but it is...