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  • Fridge for sale & propane tank for sale.
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:57:32 -0800
    stock fridge from a 86 westy for sale. working when removed (on 12, 120 and propane). beige color. complete with door and cabinet trim...
  • Re: door and shelf for fridge
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 24 May 2018 16:11:15 -0700
    his email: dboan@OUTLOOK.COM
  • Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:47:00 -0400
    Both of these fridges use a similar technology. If there is an overall difference I doubt it is much greater than a few up...
  • Fridge - Rapid Fire It & Brass PLug
    Historical mailing list - Dino Kubik
    Thu, 16 Jan 1997 09:00:22 -0500
    ...Forget that hole inside the fridge -I think it is a joke played on both of us. First turn on metalic toggle switch with...
  • Re: junkyard tales, change those fuel lines!
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 22:35:07 EDT
    ...The utility doors on > the outside were melted but I saved the fridge flue vent assembly. The > front table had burned to nothing but...
  • Fwd: 91 fridge not lighting
    Historical mailing list - William Manley
    Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:30:06 -0600
    ...It's the square RED lamp at the upper right of the fridge controls, on the 90-91 automatically lighting fridge, not the green...
  • How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:49:42 -0700
    ...On average, there's now 1" between fridge cooling fins and the Dow Styrospan. This stuff is rated to 165F. I found a caution...
  • Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:29:04 -0700
    ...If fridge in proper operating condition, it >> should light regardless. > > It should -- but some people have found it to be easier after running on...
  • Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 4 Jun 2012 08:11:15 -0700
    ...The wiring to and from the fridge relay can be degraded and need to be brought up to snuff though. Mark Steven Johnson wrote...
  • Dometic + related Electical Questions -- searched archives
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:43:00 -0700
    ...Not certain what it's for but It appears to fuse the thermal switch for refer fan and 12V heating element via the fridge...
  • Re: camping accessories?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 22:24:57 -0600
    ...Ask us how we (almost) know ... :-o > >2) the soft Santa that lives in the fridge when the vent cover is on, >and lives...
  • Re: Outhouse fan
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:40:42 -0700
    ...At the end of a 90F >> day its almost 50F in the fridge. I'm tempted to try venting the >> fridge hot air, but...
  • Fridge assistance requested
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
    Thu, 26 Jul 2001 18:44:55 -0400
    ...I've been working on the fridge for the last 3 days trying to understand why it won't ignite. It's been troublesome...
  • Re: Dometic woes
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:30:42 -0700
    ...But my fridge > draws extremely well. > > How to you get your fridge drawing air from outside properly? When > first starting up the fridge, there...
  • Re: Fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:09:08 -0500
    ...Poor > > connection may be on top of the fridge. > > > > If above checks are ok, pull fridge and investigate the heater pocket > > - heater is held...
  • Re: Parasitic drain
    Historical mailing list - Tom C
    Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:47:30 -0400
    ...Is it normal for the truck fridge to draw like that when powered >> off or do I have a short somewhere in the fridge...
  • Re: Followup to fridge troubles--success!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 22 May 2015 19:23:25 -0700
    ...Followup to fridge troubles--success! I posted during the week that my fridge would no longer operate on gas. Stuart described making a manometer...
  • Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 8 Aug 2009 08:50:08 -0400
    ...Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 11:22 PM, David Beierl<dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: &gt...
  • Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:10:00 -0600
    ...This unit is like my portable fridge but is actually a freezer/extreme duty fridge. jimt On 7/12/05 9:50 AM, "Michael...
  • Fridge ASU Holding Plate Info Link
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:29:59 -0700
    ...http://www.indelmarineusa.com/products/facts/ASU_vs_classic.htm Seems freezer packs in the fridge and battery powered fan (fan example: http://tinyurl...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:13:59 -0400
    ...The Fridge-Mate replacement fan draws a similar amount. Incidentally I believe the thermostat is set to come on at 140F and stop at...
  • Re: Summer Comfort Upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:40:52 -0700
    ...This unit is 3 inches too wide to go in the cabinet where my fridge used to be: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos...
  • Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 19 May 2009 21:17:48 -0400
    At 09:02 PM 5/19/2009, jon wrote: >It's "normal" for the fridge to blow out during driving. In all three of...
  • '81 stove parts
    Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
    Sat, 4 Mar 1995 19:48:38 -0600 (CST)
    ...Also, any ideas on overriding that ceramic fuse setup for the 12 volt fridge? Mine burnt out.Not the fuse,the whole fuse outlet...
  • Re: '87 Westy water pump/fridge relay ?
    Historical mailing list - David Garth
    Sun, 25 Jun 1995 06:41:25 -0700 (PDT)
    ...It appears to me that the relay is there to make sure that the considerable load of the 12v fridge is not applied during...
  • Re: Fridge Blues
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 8 May 2000 14:48:30 -0400
    ...The heating element is heating (I even put >more heat on the back just to see what would happen). >Its' frustrating having a fridge...
  • Re: Inverter advice needed
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:18:06 -0500
    I often run the fridge on 110 from an inverter connected to the aux batt while travelling. Less so now that I've gotten...
  • Re: First camping trip problems
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 7 Jul 2014 18:19:34 -0700
    Hi Trevor, While I don't have one of the fancy self igniting fridges I can give you tips on what worked for me...
  • Re: Anyone got a dead Dometic?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Fri, 14 May 2004 21:57:45 -0700
    ...I find my fridge to be very nearly adequate for my needs with the mods I've already made. Now I'm trying to...
  • Re: Fridge blowing out. Where to seal air leaks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 13 Jun 2004 18:16:15 -0400
    You need to remove the fridge and actually check the gasket on combustion chamber cover. Clean the chamber and the jet while there. Also...
  • dometic fridge
    Historical mailing list - karen brown
    Mon, 09 Dec 1996 10:33:23 -0500
    ...Dad and I pulled the fridge this week-end (thanks for all the instrux awhile back) to investigate the hot smell. Everything looked perfect...
  • Re: I am trying to sell my westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 15:48:25 -0400
    ...did > Multivans have a fridge? > > >EXTRAS: > >REFRIGERATOR 110/220 > >LOTS OF STORAGE > >POP TOP; SLEEPS 4 COMFORTABLY;RIDES 7, 2 UP FRONT, 1 CAPTAINS...
  • Re: ebay car?
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 03:15:04 +0800
    ...The fridge, and an auxilary battery to run it, came stock in this model of Westfalia Camper. -----Original Message----- From: vanagons@ntplx.net [mailto...
  • Camper modidfications
    Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
    Sun, 21 Apr 2002 15:57:29 EDT
    Best modification I've done is to replace the dim green fridge LED with a bright blue led. Blue for COLD... I was simple...
  • Re: FAQ: fusebox behind driver's seat.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:38:02 -0400
    ...The fuse connected to the switched side of the relay is for the 12 volt fridge operation, ( the heating element). The other is for...
  • Re: removing the stove/fridge unit
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 6 Apr 2007 13:36:49 -0700
    Removing just that one cabinet is not easy, even if you remove the fridge first. After unbolting it from the low cabinet behind it...
  • Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:57:14 -0400
    ...Thus, my fridge needs to generate at least a 50 degree differential (90-40=50) on a hot day for it to be "great...
  • "drain hole" caps - was RE: fridge exhaust cover
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
    Mon, 3 May 2004 09:51:00 -0500
    ...See my VW Vanagon Westfalia Dometic Fridge Maintenace <http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm> for more information. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
  • FS 1980 camper (engine fire) $750 in Alabama
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 27 Nov 2002 15:37:09 -0600
    ...comes with sink and fridge. call Jim at 205-699-9600 or email JimsVW483@cs.com <unca joel's notes: this is in Leeds...
  • Re: Dometic condensation drain
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 06:11:28 EDT
    ...If the fridge propane flame (it's not a pilot light BTW) blows out while driving then you have an air leak somewhere. The...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Nov 2008 (#2008-1194)
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:06:56 -0700
    ...And, as a newbie to the fridge, I am not that clear on how everything works so bypassing the straight and forward or doing...
  • Re: Gauging propane level... was early 80s fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:05:39 -0900
    ...was early 80s fridge question To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > When I've asked about the possibility of adding some kind of level > indicator...
  • Re: Fridge=Beer
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:58:53 -0800
    ...The wiring degrades over 15-20 years > > and the fridge stops cooling as well on 12 volts if it even cools at > > all. The...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:31:23 -0700
    ...Normally I fire up my > fridge on AC at home. This helps start the rise of hotter air in > exhaust flue. Lighting fridge on...
  • Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior-Fridge mate Fan
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 9 May 2008 08:11:23 -0400
    ...12v Fan for fridge interior >Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:28:13 EDT > >In a message dated 08/05/2008 4:57:04...
  • Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:24:59 -0400
    ...I'm about to replace my WACO compressor fridge for this fridge <http://www.lehmans.com/store/Appliances___Gas_Refrigerators_and_Freezers___Unique___Unique...
  • Re: Power plans and questions
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 15:04:24 -0800
    ...It operates the fridge cooling fan, controls, > indicator lamps, and the sink water pump. Interesting. I got that incorrect idea from the write-up...
  • Re: What do YOU have in your fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:50:15 -0600
    ...bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." > In my fridge, I've got the two plastic can holders on...
  • Re: 12V fridge necessary?
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:47:19 +0200
    Why transfer your fridge from your starter battery to your auxiliary battery? Then you have to worry about draining the aux. battery if you...
  • Fridge Insulation Redo?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:11:26 -0700
    ...Reading online, it seems I may have installed the foil backed hotwater tank bubble wrap behind my Dometic fridge incorrectly. I think there should...
  • Re: Dometic Frig - Do These Really Work?
    Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
    Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:28:27 -0400
    ...Hey, Maureen, were you peeking in my Camper? I live near Boston and I have successfully made ice cubes in my Dometic fridge, not...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 30 Jul 2000 18:02:56 -0700
    ...Dometic Fridge question > Hello again - took the fridge out today to clean the burner area as it > wouldn't run on propane. Filled with...
  • 91 Westy Propane Flue: Shower Cap Needed?
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Mon, 13 Jul 1998 20:43:38 -0500
    Volks, Read the manual and found I should have a shower cap that fits over the flue for the fridge for propane mode that...
  • Fridge Combustion Chamber Gasket
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 11:20:51 -0500
    The local Dometic service depot tells me combustion chamber gaskets for our RM182B fridges are no longer available. If you're in the same...
  • Re: Fridge comes on by itself
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:11:42 -0400
    Its haunted. Give it to me.
  • Re: Frig fan
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 06:42:14 -0700
    My 'trick' for lighting the fridge is to pre-cool it just a bit before trying to light it by running the fridge on...
  • Re: cap for fridge exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:45:02 -0400
    ...If your fridge blows out in the wind you're getting errant air currents and need to seal up and align your chimney. Remove...
  • Re: Anyone know of a good cooler for a Vanagon...
    Historical mailing list - A Abian
    Fri, 12 Sep 2003 11:25:26 -0700
    ...I'd definitely be interested in an efficient fridge for the Van. Sorry if the math was blinding. I agree that 10A at 12V...
  • Fridge buttons - FIXED
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 11:50:39 -0400
    My 1991 fridge was stuck on AC. No list members answered my plea for help, so today I took apart the AC-DC-Propane...
  • Re: fridge wont light
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 7 Dec 2008 21:47:59 -0600
    I had never messed with a propane fridge before getting my westy (other than my grandmother's old Servell, which I only messed with...