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• Re: Dometic Frig - Realistic Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:29:43 -0700
  ...Batter 'fridge fan for better airflow over the cooling fins and second, adding an exhaust fan to gets the hot air out from behind...
• Re: Re: kooltrons (was Re: STAT...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 08:24 PDT
  ...a lack > of cooling power, than the hassle of lighting the fridge. It just doesn't > seem to light until my thumb is good...
• Older Fridge unit found in junkyard (79?)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 2 Sep 1995 10:34:25 -0600 (MDT)
  I was poking around one of the local yards the other day and came across a Dometic Model RC152 standalone fridge. If anyone on...
• Re: water/fridge annunciator panel
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 19:22:41 -0800
  ...water/fridge annunciator panel >Does anyone other than VW sell the water level/refrigerator panel for a >Westy? I've got a corroded board...
• Re: where is fridge ground?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:52:47 -0600
  ...syncro list!) By feeling along that steel side bar from the fridge opening, the ground is just ahead of where the wiring harness comes...
• Re: Fridge Section? do i need to make one?
  Historical mailing list - vanagon teepee
  Mon, 16 May 2005 08:21:39 -0700
  Since I am about to tackle a major fridge cleaning in preparation for summer, I, for one, would like to see your photos. Thanks...
• Re: What heat rating?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:47:38 -0400
  ...Hence it will trigger in the heat of the sun, even if your fridge is NOT running. Especially if you have a dark colored...
• Re: [WetWesties] To Fridge or not to Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:37:37 -0400
  ...So, we have a pretty disfunctional fridge. >> I’m curious - >> >> A. Will adding an additional fan help? >> B. Should we upgrade to another fridge...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:09:39 -1000
  ...Perhaps > the Dometic engineers thought a three-way fridge would be a good thing. > I don't. > > BTW, when you run the fridge using...
• Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:38:03 -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: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:04:49 -0700
  ...Seal the door with tape for testing. > Also, did you add a fan inside the fridge to blow air over the heat sink on...
• Dometic fridge update- my .02
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Thu, 01 May 1997 08:19:55 -0600
  ...This is important due to fridge door clearance when closed! The wiring runs along the inside top right corner of the fridge and then...
• Re: Read: 81 Westy fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 12:59:14 -0500
  ...81 Westy fridge problem The winmail.dat file is from somebody trying to send MS RTF (Rich Text Format) messages with fonts, colors, etc...
• Re: Anyone know of a good cooler for a Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 19:25:39 -0700
  ...Hard to make a 12 volt fridge work for that type of use. My Westy fridge will usually run on propane for the whole...
• Re: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:19:39 -0400
  ...I am dropping the mini-fridge idea. The chief problem is compressor start-up draw. And I will now concentrate on getting the best...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:09:37 -0700
  ...Westy Fridge-Checking Propane Pressure > > > > At �8/10/2010 10:12 PM, neil n wrote: >> >> Hi all. >> >> Well I pulled the fridge again. Found...
• Re: Is Westy-lust justified?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 14:01:36 -0400
  ...Then one can forget the fridge and just set your beer outside. I have added a heater to every camper I've owned and...
• Re: Fridge goes out while driving???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:45:27 -0400
  At 14:59 7/11/2000, Doug Alcock wrote: > Glad Gerry's back as I have a question??? My fridge won't seem to...
• RE: [VANAGON] Another dometic question-does size mat ter?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:00:13 -0700
  ...if the sun changes to hit the front of the fridge door, I see an almost immediate bump in inside fridge temperature. Jim On...
• Eurobago Frige Fix
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
  Thu, 7 Aug 97 12:29:34 EDT
  ...We took our van in to get the fridge fixed since it wouldn't ignite or the green light would flicker. The dealer (OWASCO...
• Re: I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:11:01 -0400
  ...I am somewhat scared of >sleeping in the van or away from this one for a complete day when the >fridge is working on...
• Re: Fridge Orfice Keeps Getting Blocked Any Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 21:04:49 -0400
  ...I have to take the brass fitting out and clean the orfice once that's done the fridge runs great..and keeps things very...
• Really Dumb Question About Aux Batteries Install.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:07:41 -0700
  ...But in my '90 I found out the hard way that the aux was essentially hard wired to the 'fridge, would run the aux...
• Re: Awnings, propane heaters and auxillary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:40:49 -0500
  ...I have been wondering for some time whether my 87 Westy had some built in mechanism to turn off the fridge when it was...
• Re: Propane tank filling
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:52:32 -0600
  [...] I can do about 12 pots of coffee and run the fridge for a 3 day weekend and have my small heater on two...
• Re: 91 fridge not lighting
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:04:43 -0700
  ...91 fridge not lighting > RE: When I try to light it, the little red display at upper > right glows briefly, then goes out. > BTDT...
• Re: What's my Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:20:58 -0400
  ...practically flawless condition, 1-2 door dings sink, fridge, etc everything works perfectly, even the fridge all maintenance records, including bill of sale starts...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Thu, 28 May 1998 07:51:33 -0700
  At 16:21 27-05-98 -0400, Gregg Scharff wrote: > Does the fridge pilot light stay lit during all driving conditions? > So, does that...
• fridge thermometer
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 12:48:26 -0700
  I've been looking for an indoor/outdoor thermometer so that I can put the remote sensor inside the fridge. I have found a...
• Re: Fridge problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 00:04:40 -0400
  At 19:06 4/26/2000, Mike Barfield wrote: >instructions in the manual and printed on the fridge for 120v nothing >happened. >No noise...
• Fridge help needed
  Historical mailing list - Philip & Buffy Simmons
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 17:55:00 -0800
  Ok, I was emboldened by various websites to pull out my fridge and put a new fan in. That went well and thought I...
• tranny costs / fridge on battery
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:35:47 -0500
  ...Regarding your fridge question: if I recall correctly, you can run it off 12VDC whilst driving, but there's something weird about it: no...
• Re: Free Dometic Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Nick DeAngelis
  Mon, 9 Apr 2018 02:24:22 +0000
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• Re: Adding a new refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 10:44:44 -0800
  RE: Fridges at Westy Ventures Bad URL, should be westyventures.com .
• What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Sun, 4 May 2003 22:12:32 -0700
  Subject asks the question ... TIA bob elliott
• Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:52:39 -0700
  Both items are spoken for, thanks for the interest.
• Re: info on the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 23:52:03 -0700
  Mark, When I got my rig a few years ago, I pulled my fridge out to see why it wouldn't light. Pulling it...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:56:49 -0400
  ...And I know that there is noticeable heat in the back of the fridge. So i have no doubt, that it "Can" get past...
• Another Fridge vent question for all westy owners
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:07:33 -0700
  ...I am in the process of installing the stainless fridge vent to my 87 syncro GL westy conversion. No hole yet in the side...
• Re: fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 10:10:57 -0700
  I've filled up the tank, gone on a 3 day trip with the fridge going, using the stove and all that, and when...
• Re: about fridge...
  Historical mailing list - Mudd 'Not Jack' Sparrow
  Thu, 7 May 2015 08:27:38 -0700
  ...ARB 50QT fridge >> >> 2. ENGEL MT 45qt fridge >> >> how are they compared to each other performance and reliability wise... >> which one you have and...
• Re: new propane tank - question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:48:00 -0700
  ...Familiarize yourself with the propane lines going to the fridge and stove. Check to make sure all connections are tight, it helps to be...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 06:23:41 EDT
  ...Stand alone 'fridge/freezer boxes Indeed these various stand alone 12v/110v refrigerator boxes look tempting, a little easier to install than something like...
• Re: Your Dometic's Best Temp Differential On LP?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:45:05 -0700
  ...I > kept the van closed tight, new interior fan on, fridge empty. > > > time fridge temp van temp elapsed time notes > 18:00 27.4...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:49:19 -0800
  ...I > >was not camping where there were hookups, and not driving around enough to > >keep my aux batt charged and run the fridge off...
• Re: Rear External Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 10 May 2008 03:22:16 -0400
  Mark, My fridge normally gets very cold and will even freeze up around the ice cube tray. However, on hot summer days, the fan...
• Re: Annual Dometic Adventures
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 13 May 2005 16:33:21 -0600
  ...Has anyone on the > list attempted to adapt one of these ignitors to their Dometic fridge > successfully? Since I am already planning on pulling...
• Re: Wiring question 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:54:40 -0800
  ...The other wire is from the output of the relay to make sure the fridge only runs on 12 volts while the engine is...
• Re: Camper/ pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 94 13:25:22 MDT
  ...stove/sink/fridge stuff? What should I > be careful of? I know I won't be able to test the fridge before buying. > Could...
• WTB fridge vent cover -89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Bauermeister
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 23:58:46 -0500
  ...thanks-Michael What happened to mine you ask? We had a problem with the fridge going out and being hard to relight. It would...
• Faulty fridge relay?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 13:45:09 -0600
  ...My fridge has always worked fine on 110V AC and 12V DC. Recently, it doesnt' seem to get cold on the DC setting when...
• Re: Go Westy Fridge update kit
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:23:41 -0700
  ...The fridge is coming back out soon for more troubleshooting and if that doesn't fix it we're thinking replacement with something different...
• Re: Looking for the fridge fan thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 07:49:41 -0400
  ...Looking for the fridge fan thermoswitch > It is kind of a generic temp switch. You can buy them in a range of temp > trigger...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:49:29 -0700
  ...On 08/26/2012 08:18 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Absorption fridges also don't like very high temperatures. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Fire (update)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:02:15 -0400
  The igniter is an electronic device that sits on the top of the fridge. It has a shielded cable that actually goes into the...
• Re: Build Your Own Van Fridge Kit
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:14:54 -0500
  OK I realize this is kind of theoretical at this pint but what about running the water from the water tank? The fridge only...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 22:19:51 -0500
  ...what to do when you have the fridge out? Use anything that does not absorb water. Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@YAHOO...
• Re: fridge/sink on 74 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 12:39:02 -0800
  ...Secondly the fridge has been disconnected (says the previous owner) and I'm not too sure what to do about getting it working again...
• Re: Better replacement for Westy faucet
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 May 2006 12:59:10 -0700
  ...When camped and running the fridge on propane the area behind the fridge gets very warm. The stock fridge fan cycles to pull cool...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Woes
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 07:10:08 8
  > For the past couple of months, I have seen many posts refering to > the Dometic Fridge, but I have ignored them as I thought...