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Re: My fridge wants to know if it's level enough...
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:40:01 -0800
...Most fridges like that are >specified as 3 one way, 6 the other, I think. I've got about 3 degrees side to side...
Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 8 May 2008 13:50:32 -0600
...in my Vitrifrigo fridge ... not me, the fan. :) _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista...
Re: Vitrifrigo Fridge -Tale of woe...
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:24:34 -0400
>> My Spouse forbid having the Vitrifrigo fridge in the house so I had to put it in the Westy until I could install it...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:15:16 -0700
...so maby I need to turn my Dometic Fridge or whole van over , eh ? I'll give it a shot if I end up...
Re: Help w/ Electrolux 3-way fridge with 220V
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Tue, 8 Oct 2013 22:33:22 -0400
...Help w/ Electrolux 3-way fridge with 220V > His all, > > I had this truck camper from a Landrover which I decided to scrap instead...
Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:21:19 -0400
...Free battery and Fridge For Sale > > three-way fridges suck for the most part and always must have the > backside well vented, preferably to...
Re: Camper question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:36:03 -0800
...That outlet is for running the fridge off shore power. On 12v the fridge has a relay under the driver's seat that only...
RE: Dometic - Have Flame - No Cooling
Historical mailing list
Fri, 20 Jun 97 13:03:02 CDT
...Look over the top of the fridge where all the controls are. Before you do any of this, Check to see if your fridge...
Re: Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:22:41 -8
...Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find? > > > > Where do I purchase a new thermostat for the Dometic Fridge? This is the > guy > > mentioned...
Re: Dometic Refrigerator in an 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 23:21:12 -0600
...Other improvements from cleaning the burner chamber and nozzle is the fridge now lights on propane instantly. This is the second fridge I serviced...
Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:28:06 -0600
The previous owner of my Westy used the fridge all the time (12 years) without service, I've used it 8 years without service...
Re: Fridge fan inside?
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:15:11 -0700
...Fridge fan inside? > > If I put a fan inside, how should I wire it if I only want it run when = > the fridge is...
1991 vanagon - dometic fridge - no light or igniter sound
Historical mailing list - Kevin P. Gilleran
Tue, 3 Sep 2013 11:45:41 -0700
All, I tested my 91 dometic fridge this weekend. Using 110 v AC it works fine, I got the fridge down to the 40...
Fridge question
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Tue, 4 Sep 2012 20:21:30 -0500
I have read quite a bit on the fridge and I think I know the answer, but I'd like confirmation. My fridge works...
Non-cooling Fridge on Propane
Historical mailing list - W. Silva
Mon, 8 May 2000 21:24:25 -0400
Our fridge Lights on propane but does not cool, heats up the fridge instead. It has worked just fine for the last three years...
Re: WHat is this for
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:26:39 -0700
It's the drain to the Dometic Fridge. When propane burns in the combustion chamber (when fridge running on propane) moisture is produced. In...
Re: driving and fridge
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 12 May 2000 17:41:25 -0700
...driving and fridge > > > > > >> Possible, as long as your burner box, intake and exhaust for the fridge > >are > >> right. We've gone 70+ mph without...
Re: Fridge Not Working on A/C - Relay?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 3 Jul 2013 22:06:47 -0400
...The fan is entirely independent, controlled by a thermoswitch on the condenser fins behind the fridge. Any reason not to use LP to run...
Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:01:22 -0700
...On the internet, there appears to be lots of hype, opinion and conjecture about the Sawafuji or Danfoss compressor fridges, and the amount of...
Re: Fridge Thermocouple Anyone?
Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:04:11 -0700
...Anyone have a fridge you are about to scrap that could help me out. > > If anyone has found a universal thermocouple that fits, that...
Re: Fridge air pump question
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:51:46 -0700
...http://photos.yahoo.com/mwstebbins and click on the "Fridge Flame" album. Hope it helps. M --- "Mcallister, Kevin R." <kmcallis@WATER.CA.GOV> wrote...
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Historical mailing list - Neil
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:29:09 -0700
...Of course running the fridge and ham radio..... I need more panels! LOL. As I'm sure other folks have said, you'll eventually...
Re: Dometic Fridge Trouble-shooting
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sat, 24 Apr 1999 23:57:16 -0500
...Tried plugging in the fridge >>directly into extension cord to isolate problems further. Still, no luck. >> >>Anybody have any ideas? Does this fridge make...
AW: 100v -> 220v switch on fridge?
Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 15:28:01 +0200
...That fridge got no switch but I could have replaced the heater (a 2-3 inch long .5 inch diameter thing) from the 110...
Re: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 01:10:29 -0400
At 09:21 PM 9/4/2012, tom ring wrote: >My fridge works fine on 120 and propane but poorly on 12 volts. I...
Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 23 May 2009 21:16:35 -0400
...First and foremost, which I believe to be at the cause of my fridge blowing out, is my flew vent. The plate which is...
Re: Lighting the fridge-the E-Z way
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 08:25:25 -0700
Mark, what are your lowest day and night fridge temps? Include also the ambient readings. Robert 1982 Westfalia ----Original Message Follows---- From: Mark G...
Re: fridge -
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 4 Aug 2002 22:40:15 -0500
...The fridge works best on LP fuel and should run 10 days on the 2.75 gallons of LP. The addition of a little...
Re: fridge on dc power
Historical mailing list - Gab and Em
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:41:27 -0400
...to take my fridge out and turn it upside down for 24 hours before re-installing it to get the fridge to work on...
Re: Adding a fan to your Dometic 182 fridge , new section ready!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 18:21:24 -0500
...I did it the simple way. #1)Computer CPU Fan on heat sink. #2) Stick the heat sink to the side of the fridge...
Re: Bentley wiring typo?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 15:59:01 -0700
Meant to say that the fridge relay would normally reside in the circuit on top of the 182A. I have a 182B in there...
Westy Fridge Conversion questions
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:40:44 -0500
Volks, Getting ready to pull the old Dometic Fridge and install one of the new DC units. Leaning towards the Truckfridge T-49 because...
Re: fridge on dc power
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:39:17 -0500
...comcast.net> wrote: > Correct me if i'm wrong but I think the fridge only works on 12 volts when the motor is running.
Fridge topic
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Fri, 12 May 2000 22:43:51 -0400
I do not see how it is so dangerous to run the fridge while driving. What exactly is the danger? The flame is totally...
Re: 91 fridge piezo
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:25:23 -0600
...Basic fridge bibles. http://vanagon.com/info/articles/#Refrigerator_Info _________________________________________________________________ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. http://search.live.com/cashback...
FREE Dometic fridges
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:09:54 -0500
I have THREE old Dometic 182B fridges that need a new home. There are minor bits missing on two, the third is complete and...
Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:51:03 -0300
Alistair, It’s not like you won’t be pulling the fridge out again - in the not so distant future - so make a list...
Re: Propane and refrigerator success
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 28 Jun 2015 07:43:38 -0700
...It's been mentioned many times before just how daft the westy fridge set up is - using interior air to cool the fins. I...
Re: 91 fridge piezo
Historical mailing list - mat christensen
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:44:39 -0700
THANK YOU FRANK!!! Disconected the power line in cabinet and plugged back in and click click wrooom WORKING FRIDGE. --- On Mon, 6/9/08...
Re: fridge puzzle
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 11:20:03 -0800
...If the drain on fridge is clear, open it then light fridge. If it stays lit, issue might be air-exhaust flow at vent...
Re: 1991 vanagon - dometic fridge - no light or igniter sound
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 3 Sep 2013 13:31:03 -0700
I'm only familiar with the older Dometic (manual ignitor) but have you checked for DC + where the fridge connects? Is the fridge fuse...
Re: dead dometic
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 3 Aug 2011 05:23:39 -0400
Lani, I have a replacement jet here from a fridge that's been dismantled for parts. Email me off List if your interested to...
Newbe Fridge Question
Historical mailing list - John Fox
Thu, 4 Jan 1996 12:23:16 -0800 (PST)
...I've been following the (rather obscure) directions in the owners manual and the (less obscure) instructions on the fridge panel. Does the fridge...
Re: Fridge and Propane Questions
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 10:08:08 -0700
The tank holds 3 gallons...about 10 pounds...and will last over 2 weeks with just the fridge running. Propane is sold by the...
Re: fridge wont light
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:51:37 -0800
...that explain how clean the fridge >without removing it: > >http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/Refrigerator/Dometic_fridge_basics.htm > >as well as resources...
Re: fridge problems
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:38:14 -0800
Hey Neil, I think I got lucky with this fridge. With all the posts aboutr\ puffing and blowing and vacuuming and cleaning, I got...
Re: Fridge temps
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
3 Oct 1995 10:43:38 -0700
RE>>Fridge temps 10/3/95 I intend to put in a fridge fan next summer. It will be my winter project to see...
Re: 85 westi blowing fuse for frig/water pump
Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
Wed, 9 Jul 1997 23:36:21 +1000
...It will give you an idea of whether it's the fridge/pump load that's blowing the fuse or whether it's a...
Driving with the Gas On?
Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
Wed, 30 May 2001 18:22:30 -0700
<html><DIV>I read somewhere that I should not run the vehicle with the propane gas on, and in my case, the fridge running...
Re: fridge pilot light blowing out.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 1 Oct 2006 20:32:41 -0400
...One of the many problems, after its return, is > the fridge pilot light blowing out when I drive the van at freeway speed. I...
help on gas fridge problem
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Jul 1997 21:56:12 -0400 (EDT)
Hi Y'all! Any Dometic Fridge repair help out there? Here's the problem.... My 182B Dometic runs great on AC, DC, and starts...
Fw: Lighting the fridge-the E-Z way
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:38:29 -0500
...Lighting the fridge-the E-Z way | 1) I haven't been able to light my fridge since last year, when I took it...
Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:03:28 -0700
...The fridge door and it's hinges are Westy cabinet parts not Dometic. You could make your own cabinet of course, and would need...
Re: Fridge blowing out. Where to seal air leaks
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sat, 12 Jun 2004 16:34:17 -0700
...There was no difference in the fridge performance after that Grand Canyon attempt at a fix. Today, the fridge is working and running fine...
Re: THANKS! --- Was: Elec. Questions. yes... Aux Batt...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:16:18 -0700
The white wire controls the fridge 12 volt relay. If you hook the white wire to the aux battery positive the relay will always...
Dometic thermostat control knob
Historical mailing list - Douglas Toomey
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 23:59:34 +0000
...Any suggestions on appropriate lubricant and how to apply without taking fridge out? The fridge has been working great...
Refrigerator drain plug
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:55:20 +0000
Hey listies! Anyone know the size of the drain plug on the Westy Fridges? I lost my plug and now the fridge is burning...
Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge and stove
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 4 Jul 2011 11:52:51 -0600
...I think the stove may work better with the correct psi regulator Im wondering on the fridge anyone else wondering or has looked into...
Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Thu, 20 May 2010 16:17:43 -0400
Assembly of the flue against the side of the van is important. I use thick silicone tire shine on the rubber gasket to insure...
Reefer Madness one more time
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 May 94 21:18:16 EDT
Now that the whole discussion on gas refrigerators has ended, I've bought an '87 Westfalia and can't get the Dometic fridge lit...