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Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:12:35 -0500
So, my bottom-line takeaway from all this is that when it gets hot enough inside the van, the fridge fan temp sensor kicks...
Re: MORE 12v fridge not working info
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:22:43 -0500
Well, they're not working normally in that the fridge doesn't cool. So, I've got to get to the bottom of that...
Re: fridge light stays on
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 07:28:43 -0700
...It sounds like you are testing this stuff with the fridge out of the Vanagon. If so, are you running a clean ground connection...
Fridge and water level indicator problems
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:17:57 -0700
...The water level reads medium (amber LED) even when its full The fridge pilot indicator (green LED) lights when the sink pump is activated...
fridge -
Historical mailing list - Maximiliano Goldschwartz
Sun, 4 Aug 2002 20:26:50 -0700
Hi, I just bought a fridge from a westy 83 and installed it. I cannot seem to know if it works though. I tried...
Re: sink cabinet question...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Oct 2002 17:53:40 EST
...the 76-79 westys had the sink/fridge/stove on the drivers side wall like the vanagons do. fyi, i have a westy weekender...
Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 20 May 2009 05:57:16 EDT
...The fridge does NOT "normally" blow out while driving ! If it does there is a problem that needs to be repaired. If all is...
Dometic lighting advice
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Mon, 25 Aug 1997 17:06:53 -0600
Regarding the lighting of fridges at high altitude, here's what I've done (live in Fort Collins, CO, ~5280', with regular trips much...
Fridge blows out while moving? Try this.
Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
Sat, 17 May 2003 22:05:38 -0400
Hey All, Well, my fridge has a few hundred miles under its belt running on propane while moving at all speeds, then one day...
Fridge - Blockage at the cooling unit?
Historical mailing list - Germain
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:02:48 -0400
Hi all Today I have removed my fridge from the van for the first time (without any problem) . My problem are: I cannot light...
Re: Fridge LED Panel Switch question
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Tue, 4 May 2004 12:52:13 -0300
Check out Frank's Fridge Maintenance doc at http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm In particular, step 20, which reads: "One more thing...
Re: LogtyShelters - top load - 3 way fridge
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 18:32:29 -0700
I just called LoftyShelters and come to find out, this fridge is a DOMETIC. That's right, same maker as our Westy fridge. The...
Re: ENTIRE interior is out... any odd jobs I should be doing?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 9 Aug 2005 18:53:40 -0700
...Also now is a good chance to put silvered insulation in behind the fridge. Since I did this, I have not heard the fridge...
Re: westfalia to weekender
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 13 May 2005 22:09:59 -0500
...When you slide out just the > fridge unit the large metal combustion vent pipes hit that shelf, > requiring you to tip the fridge up...
Re: Mini Fridge
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:10:47 -0400
...Mini Fridge Dennis or David will school you on this. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Domtic Fridge Igniter problem, RM182B in my '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Trevor Reynolds
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:46:38 -0700
I've had this really aggravating problem with my Fridge Igniter not being energized when I select the Propane mode. Both DC and AC...
Re: Cheesy fridge door latch
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 6 Oct 94 11:13:51 PDT
...what do people who actually use their fridge do to keep the door > closed? My door no longer stays shut since the cheap metal...
Re: lighting the fridge
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sun, 18 Sep 1994 10:20:20 -0700 (PDT)
...lighting the fridge > > > Alistair Bell wrote:> > > > > > Some observations on fridge lighting... > > > > > > ...I have given up on looking for the pilot light through the little...
Re: Fridge problems
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 09 Dec 1996 18:54:01 -0800
...Is there voltage there? Larry '86 Syncro Westy Vanagon GL Voltwagen _____________________________________ Matt Michael Lamar wrote: > > I have a 1979 Westy with a troublesome fridge...
Re: Anyone know of a good cooler for a Vanagon...
Historical mailing list - A Abian
Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:46:04 -0400
Eric, Sorry, but I'm just now noticing what you typed in your previous message... >--- vw4x4@fyi.net wrote: >> The fridge I have clearly...
Re: Stock Refrigerator Fan Available
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 13:20:37 -0400
Minneapolis? That explains why your fridge "stays mighty cold"! =:-) Jeremy Speer wrote: > Folks, > > Well, it's been a couple of weeks now since i...
Re: Fridge was Smoking!!!
Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:30:39 -0700
no, i don't use the fridge on LP while driving (it's debatable, i know...). the fridge was lit and on high but...
Re: Fridge again....
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:56:03 -0500
On my 85, the light that comes on when the fridge is on is green, not amber. And it isn't a very reliable...
westy weekender removable fridge FS on CL
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:18:03 -0500
...but these are getting hard to find.. _Original VW RV Cooler Fridge Vanagon Weekender_ (http://poconos.craigslist.org/rvs/5269382665.html) http://poconos.craigslist...
Re: Fridge capacity?
Historical mailing list - William Monk
Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:24:03 -0400
I have a truck fridge that I bought to replace the Dometic. More room,better temp control,and a real small freezer. Nothing like...
Dometic fridge part needed
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 12:24:43 -0400
A customer needs a good igniter (with attached wire) for his Westfalia fridge. Anyone have one spare? P-mail me if you do. Thanks...
Fridge trays for the door
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:40:18 -0700
Anybody have a set of the trays for the fridge? Need the two plastic ones for the door. How much are they worth if...
Wanted: Fridge Door racks
Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:19:18 -0400
Hey All, I would like the racks for the door of the fridge, and the drip tray. If anyone has some collecting dust, I...
Fridge For Sale
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:38:29 EDT
if anyone missed out on loren's fridge FS, i have some too...as well as westy interiors.. and poptops..etc..etc.... bla..bla...
Re: Fridge burner LED
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:04:22 -0700
...Fridge burner LED > Is it par for the course for the fridge LED (lower red under the red for > water) to be real dim...
Re: fridge tstat
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 11:37:03 -0400
...Many people use computer fans to replace the fan on the back of the fridge. I did, see: http://www.snurl.com/vanagon At...
Re: 12V fridge necessary?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:53:02 -0500
...In reality, the fridge will run down that battery in 3-4 hours. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
Historical mailing list - John Lane
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:36:13 -0700
...However, I felt that the second battery to run the fridge might not be such a good idea. Running the fridge on gas made...
Re: Pop top side bar lift?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:03:08 -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...
Re: checking propane leaks
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 1 Jul 2017 14:20:18 -0700
...Sorry. - check for leaks at union between supply line on fridge and shut off valve. On 7/1/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com...
Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:20:00 -0700
...But I�m not sure about the van�s fridge because they use the same ones in Europe with 240 volts. Only my fridge...
Re: Dometic fridge question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 Jun 2014 00:43:35 -0400
...Dometic fridge question I have an 89 Westy with the stock Dometic fridge. When running it on the 12V battery option mode it does...
Fridge?
Historical mailing list - David Chec
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 21:58:31 EDT
Well, I finally got the exhaust on and I am off to the battle to see if I can get the fridge to work...
'85 Camper fridge relay wiring
Historical mailing list - Rain Brush
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 11:03:10 -0700
Hi! My '85 Westy needs a relay under the drivers seat which connects 12v to the water pump, fridge and water/batt LEDs. Does...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: fridge on dc power
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:03:44 -0700
...The factory wiring path feeds the fridge 12 volts from the dash fuse/relay panel. That means the fridge is subject to low voltage...
Re: Westy Fridge Project
Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
Sun, 16 May 1999 11:19:43 -0700
It might be interesting for people to post the model of their fridge, and the temp inside over time. To be useable, you should...
Fw: Dometic Fridge Fans
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 5 Jul 1999 21:58:05 -0700
...I really wanted a quiet, efficient fan system. >I visualized the airflow path (under the fridge, up the back of the fridge >through 2...
Re: new dometic model
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:20:02 -0700
It appears the same Dometic RM123E (12V / 240V/ LPG Gas) fridge is carried by Justkampers. Link to relevant web page: https://tinyurl.com/y95teg3v...
Re: 81 Westy fridge problem
Historical mailing list - BILL
Tue, 11 Jan 2000 11:46:37 -0700
...Does anyone have > starting/operating instructions for the RM182A model fridge in > it. Also it looks like this fridge hasn't been used in...
Re: Removing the fridge
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:05:18 EDT
In a message dated 7/29/2002 2:30:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Removing the fridge Aaron, see...
Re: Dometic 182B wiring
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:52:25 -0700
...I also should have > doctored up my paper wiring diagram with the diagram on top of the fridge > before I installed said fridge. > > Dave...
Built in vented furnace already in Westy
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Nov 1995 15:53:25 -0400
While tearing into the fridge in my Westy guts I had to remove the insulation and tin chimney around the propane/12/120v heater...
Re: Fridge ?
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Sun, 15 Jun 1997 01:11:17 -0400
...Dave At 11:12 PM 6/14/97 -0500, Frayed1003@aol.com wrote: >I started using my fridge for the first time this weekend...
Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
Sat, 22 May 1999 20:25:30 -0700
...It is possible that the fridges that cool best have the > highest amount of propane supplied to the fridge burner. The regulators > may be...
Re: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:29:14 +0000
Did you check sealing around the door? I've always felt that the door set-up with the Dometic fridge was a design which...
Re: [Syncro] Fridge experts: need advice
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:07:33 -0700
Hey Karl - are these numbers with the fridge installed or on a bench? If it is installed, it is about as good as you...
Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:34:18 -0700
...Re LED and lighting the fridge WHAT LED are you looking at to see if your fridge is lit? Do I have one on...
Re: Fridge topic
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 12 May 2000 20:04:18 -0700
Adam, I agree it unlikely that having the fridge running on propane while driving is all that dangerous.... but the way I look at...
Re: fridge fan report
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 08:34:30 -0600
One thing I forgot (at least, one....;) One of the times I took the fridge out was to install the GoWesty air pump modification...
'Fridge still on @ 14 days
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Fri, 17 May 1996 09:16:03 CST6CDT
...for those not familiar, i lit the fridge 2 weeks ago to the day just to see how long the dang thing would run...
Re: Does your '76-'79 fridge work?
Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
Tue, 09 Apr 1996 10:07:38 -0700
...Arthur wrote: > > After watching some of you guys beat your heads (or chests) to get your > original battery fridge running, I'm curious if...
Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 07:31:13 -0700
...Re LED and lighting the fridge Can any one tell me what the little screw on plug is for (when to open & close) at...
running fridge on propane while driving
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 06:28:18 -0500
...Once I lived in my westy for 6 >months with the fridge propane always turned on and me >buzzing around town 24-7 > >Phil...
Re: Fridge pilot going out
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:03:55 -0600
...Fridge pilot going out > Hi, > My fridge pilot is going out when driving. Otherwise the fridge runs > very well on propane. Any idea why...
Re: frig
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sat, 9 Aug 2014 13:22:12 -0400
Nana referred to her fridge as "the Frigidaire" even though it was a Coldspot, which was by a company that also marketed the brands...