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• entire westfalia interiors $600 obo (stove/sink/fridge/bed/swivals/etc)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 23:50:44 EDT
  ...complete westfalia interiors, two to choose from all propane, stove/sink/fridge/cabinets/beds/tables/swival seat tracks/ accy fills/ screens/curtains/ everything...... 600...
• Re: fridge help
  Historical mailing list - Lee Whetstone
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 21:29:11 -0600
  ...fully depressed start pumping the air knob, it seemed like my fridge needed an extra propane kick to keep the flame lit, also , keep...
• Question about Fridge Igniter
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Wed, 18 May 2005 19:39:54 -0400
  Hi all I currently have my fridge apart to try to get it to work on propane I currently have the burner open and...
• Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:48:07 -0400
  ...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: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:11:40 -0500
  ...The sun can heat the area behind > the fridge enough to cause the fan to cycle EVEN WHEN THE FRIDGE IS OFF. > I believe...
• Re: dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:47:00 -0500
  ...dometic fridge I have one also. It is a functional one from an 87 Westy. I’m in Orange County, California just south of...
• Re: Fridge led substitute
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:03:10 -0700
  ...Stuart > >>> Eric pouted out he can't use the led to determine if fridge it lit. So > >> I'm thinking David, you know what...
• Help w/ Electrolux 3-way fridge with 220V
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 20:23:51 -0700
  ...don't believe me. � Chris 3 � � � Help w/ Electrolux 3-way fridge with 220V � � � � Exactly !� We are on 110v power up here just like...
• Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:56:43 -0700
  ...If the fridge is full of stuff, top-opening vs. front-opening probably doesn't make a big difference. There are probably other characteristics...
• Re: Fridge goes out above 40mph
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 14:38:58 +0000
  ...Kozak wrote: >Greetings, I have an 87 westy whose fridge I serviced last summer and had >lots of crud around the pilot that I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jun 2007 - Special issue (#2007-641)
  Historical mailing list - Crawford Smith
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:02:06 -0700
  ...Fridges ,rust and a paintjob (91 GL) Finally I am addressing the rust (fridge-side typical) and am getting a paint job for my...
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 03:25:46 -0400
  ...Here are a few things I have done: > > > - removed fridge and cleaned all fins > -cleaned combustion chamber and gas jet > - turned the fridge upside...
• Westy Fridge Now Works Great! 23 Degrees F
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 24 May 1999 09:51:09 -0700
  ...Since last week when I blew out the fridge flue vents with compressed air, this unit has been lighting easily and staying lit for...
• Exploding Fridge
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 15 May 2018 15:05:07 +0000
  ...I am preparing to do a little local camping tomorrow before a longer trip, and opened my fridge for the first time since last...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:14:09 -0600
  On Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:24:11 -0600, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > >> Perhaps someone with a working fridge can measure the...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:24:50 -0400
  Carlos, since that fridge is in a Winnebego converted Eurovan you need to ask this question on the Eurovan forum < Eurovan List undefined <ev...
• Camping with the electric only fridge
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:53:28 -0700
  ...Then I have to remember to turn the fridge off. This technique works really well. If I drive somewhere, I'll turn the fridge...
• Re: Could someone explain?
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 20:37:10 EST
  ...I thought the "Weekender" didn't have a "pop top">> Weekenders are Westys without the stove and fridge unit. Instead, they have a flip...
• Re: Fridge Fan Running
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:20:37 -0700
  ...There is a sensor on the back of the fridge. Many have added a second fan to this circuit, something I plan to do...
• Re: Fridge, keeps blowing out and backfires durring ignition
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:07:22 -0700
  ...And while I'm with it, I blow every pipe and cavity out with compressed air and clean the back of the fridge and...
• Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 19:11:28 -0600
  ...if the fridge should NOT work w/ the ignition off, but it is suppose to be the only device connected to the aux. batt...
• Re: Top-Load Fridge for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:34:08 -0700
  Because the ice trays for the 80-91 Westy Fridge are so tiny, they are an appropriately name size, ergo: Munchkin Trays. For the...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:41:55 -0500
  ...This >> dramatically reduces heat in the van from the sun, right on the area >> adjacent to the fridge. >> >> Alistair >> >> On Jul 31, 2019, at...
• Re LED and lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:50:05 -0500
  WHAT LED are you looking at to see if your fridge is lit? Do I have one on an '87 Westy? If I do...
• Why Westy Fridge wouldn't light & Photos
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 15:25:20 -0700
  About 2 days from home the fridge stopped working on Propane. Well, I just took it apart and this is what I found: A...
• Re: Another fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 06:36:06 EDT
  ...Anybody have a link? _VW Vanagon Westfalia Dometic Fridge Maintenace_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm) Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada _BusFusion...
• Re: Fridge fan inside?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:29:31 -0300
  ...Fridge fan inside? If I put a fan inside, how should I wire it if I only want it run when the fridge is...
• Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:53:42 -0800
  For the price, why not just buy a vitrifrigo? They actually use less power than the fridge that you mentioned, not to mention they...
• Re: Cheesy fridge door latch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 11:28:06 PDT
  ...Most fridges have > mold and mildew because their owners don't leave the door slightly open so it > can ventilate. > > I just take mine...
• How to test camping equipment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 09:35:26 -0700
  ...How do I test the fridge, sink and stove to make sure they're working? Does the fridge run on propane only or also...
• Fridge cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 10:14:40 -0400
  Does the fridge cooling fan kick on when running on gas and the ignition off?? I fired mine up last night, and it got...
• Need Racks/Shelves for Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 14:37:22 -0400
  Hi Volks, I am looking for a set of racks/shelves for inside the dometic fridge on our 1982 Westy Vanagon. They are missing...
• FS: Westy mini ice cube trays
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:29:02 EDT
  i have a pair of the Westy OEM mini ice cube trays for the dometic fridge.. $25 for the pair shipped. these came stock...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:00:15 -0700
  ...fridge wont stay lit My fridge often goes out when I'm driving. But then I realized that I could just switch to battery...
• Re: wiring auxiliary battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 May 2000 09:39:38 -0400
  ...Ordinarily the fridge is then connected straight to the aux. battery -- but personally I would consider retaining the fridge relay and using its output...
• Oops. (Auxiliary Battery, DC Fridge)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:10:55 -0700
  ...My concern was unjustified! Over 3 days (which is about how long my newer group 27 lasted on fridge use only, daytime temps in...
• '85 Westy Propane Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:48:35 -0500
  ...The fridge seemed ok (made ice!). The next day I found that the fridge was off and there was no gas for the stove...
• Re: Wanted: Pete Catlett and Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 08:43:19 -0700
  ...I also found the Fridgemate fan to be the best of the available fans. and they are available at RV shops - I found one...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 05:28:44 -0400
  My fridge in my '87 Westy is showing the same symptoms. Not working on gas but is definitely working on the 120vac. Went camping...
• Re: Me and Mr. fridge!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 May 2007 05:59:40 EDT
  ...Just want to know if YOUR fridge fan is going often when it's warm inside the van The thermocouple, on the upper corner...
• Re: Calling Aux Battery / Wiring Experts...82 Air cooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:02:34 -0700
  IF wiring was set up as per an 81, wouldn't there be a 16A fuse (S4) required between supply and fridge? Is this...
• Re: kooltrons/misc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 16:59:29 ADT
  >I use an older Koolatron unit pulled from its box and mated to the 'fridge' from a '72 Westy. I cut a hole through...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:12:32 -0400
  At 02:56 PM 7/11/2012, Loren Busch wrote: >On DC the 'fridge is quite slow to cool down. If everything in the...
• Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:39:11 -0700
  ...There isn't any insulation between Vanagon sheet metal and rear of fridge. I'm sure this compounds the problem. Will installing insulation make...
• Re: Westy fridge cabinet for sale
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:36:04 +0900
  ...Yoshi@87'Westy from Japan dolphin@mars.netspace.or.jp ********************************************************* Adam said that: > I have a grey westy fridge cabinet (no fridge). that has...
• Re: Need Racks/Shelves for Fridge
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 15:08:41 -0400
  ...Need Racks/Shelves for Fridge > Hi Volks, > I am looking for a set of racks/shelves for inside the dometic fridge on > our 1982...
• 3-Way Fridge: LP Gas Operation
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 14:35:45 -0400
  While continuing to assess the things that I need to fix on my 1980 Westy, I realized that I cannot get the fridge operating...
• FOLO UP: As non-mechanic, am I crazy to pull my own Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:05:12 -0700
  As a folo-up to my original question about whether I'd be crazy as a non-mechanic to pull my fridge, I wanted...
• Re: Solar panel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:44:34 -0700
  --- Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote: > Malcolm, not trying to run the Dometic on electricity but trying to > run a Koolatron fridge drawing 3...
• Re: Dometic Camper fridges
  Historical mailing list - Neuenschwander, Wes
  Mon, 22 Apr 96 9:17:31 -0700
  > Does anyone have any info on Dometic type fridges? Specifically details on > how > they operate, how to perform maintainence, schematics.etc...I'm having...
• Re: cap for fridge exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 22:12:13 -0400
  ...You will also introduce moisture into the firebox of your gas unit in your fridge. This isn't good over time. BTW be sure...
• fridge fan report
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 21:31:10 -0600
  ...Anyway, after putting in the Valterra (Fridgemate) replacement back in, the fridge is back to "normal"--the fan comes on only when much warmer...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:40:15 -0800
  ...If you were to add an adapter, you should be fine - the fridge doesn't use that much power. This is the contents of...
• Re: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 May 2011 14:08:35 -0400
  At 09:35 AM 5/23/2011, Steven Yoon wrote: >My 83 westy fridge does not seem to be working. Not sure how useful...
• 2 more fridge Q's
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 22:54:50 +0000
  1) My fridge is definetly an older model. No lights, ect during operation. Just the pilot hole at the inside bottom left. On the...
• Re: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:38:06 -0400
  ...It's basically become impossible The downloadable manuals for portable fridges on the TruckFridge site are manuals for an Italian fridge... Yrs, d
• Re: Read: 81 Westy fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 13:29:25 +0100
  Well, I usually only delete fridge threads, but this one got me wondering. This must be a secret language going on, I only got...
• 81 Westy Interior for sale...piece by piece or whole thing
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:29:45 -0400
  ...This is out of a regular camber, and there is no fridge...The only flaw is that it is missing a door where the...
• 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:17:32 -0700
  OK seems basic buut-ran my fridge out of Propane and I think &nbsp;piezo ignition brnt out trying to restart.Went thru the...
• Re: Fridge Fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 16:19:22 -0800
  I just pulled the fridge out, drilled a 1/8" hole in the top towards the back (right above the evaporator) and fished the...