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• Re: Calling all solar gurus
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:22:04 -0700
  ...what model is your fridge? Mark Ellen Oregon wrote: > Think I am on the right track here, but need some reassurance from those who...
• '56 kombi progress: fridge
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 20:56:58 -0800 (PST)
  Howdy, I put the fridge in the bus today, and made the mods to the bed that I needed to. I ended up making...
• Re: Hella dual battery kits/Beckett Un-Lurks...
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:40:55 EDT
  ...The fridge relay is for the fridge. Period. On Westys that came with dual Batt.'s ( ie, some Canuk versions, and about everything sold...
• Re: Is my fridge working properly?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:46:57 -0600
  No. ;-) If outside temps are below 70, the fridge should stay cold or very cold. The fans should never come on. The aluminum fins...
• Re: Why??? pre-heating to light the fridge.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:14:40 -0600
  ...Why??? > > Some people find that running the fridge on 120 helps make it easier to > light the fridge on propane. > > It's my understanding...
• Fridge flame sensor LED replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 21:41:24 -0700
  Charles, You don't need to remove the fridge to replace the LED. All you need to do is temporarily remove the camper indicator...
• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 01:12:15 -0400
  What Dometic fridge do you have? The Westy Fridge uses ~7 amps and from experience will only run off a group 41 battery about...
• Dometic question.
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:00:16 -0400
  ...No matter what the temperature during the day, the fridge on AC got down to 27 or so degrees at night. It got so...
• Re: after the fridge is lit..
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 10:30:40 -0700
  ...The fridge is completely original. (the price was artificially inflated at another bay area dealer instead) I've only seen one Hoch van with...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 15 May 2007 15:22:25 -0600
  ...watts amps 85 fridge heater (12V) (7) 0.6 fridge fan (0.05) 0.36 LED lights (0.03) 8 ThinLight (0.67) (26...
• Re: fridge exhaust cover
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 5 May 2004 10:31:52 -0400
  ...of center panel on the left side of the van? No > fridge, or utility outlets for water leakage or condensation. I don't know...
• Westy Fridge - Hard to start with propane
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:26:36 -0300
  I thought I would share my recent experience with the Westy fridge. I removed the unit and placed upside down and level for 24...
• Re: FREE Dometic fridges
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:12:40 -0500
  BTW, if you just want some parts, I'll pull em for a small fee and send them as well.
• Re: camper water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 16 Jun 2019 22:36:09 -0500
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> As a backup means of determining if the fridge is operating (on flame, which is what the LED...
• Re: 11 in. pressure = how many Bars????
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 01:03:16 -0800
  ...30 mbar seems to be more common and > is used in most modern RVs etc., but the fridges in my former 84 and present...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:55:21 -0700
  Not sure how the fridge 'caused' the RV fire as long as everything is working correctly (cars and trucks without propane appliances do catch...
• Re: Fridge fan, turbo version?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 12:42:56 -0500
  At one time I was playing with auxiliary fans/air flow to the back of the fridge, and I found that adding fans made...
• fridged removed
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 22:05:00 -0500
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE>hey all,</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>i recently purchased a westy fridge and i want to...
• Annual Dometic Adventures
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 13 May 2005 14:11:36 -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...
• Give me some feedback here!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:36:30 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/fridge/t_plate1.jpg http://www.benplace.com/fridge/t_plate2.jpg http://www.benplace.com/fridge/t_plate3.jpg...
• Faucet and Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 12:33:23 -0700
  ...Pete Catlett and Fridge Fan > > > > > > I agree, the Fridgemate fans work great and cost less. I have > > had one in > > my Syncro Camper for...
• Re: HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 10:59:29 -0600
  ...HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP > Any Dometic experts out there? > > We're getting ready to leave on a camping trip in our Westy and...
• Koolatron cooler
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 12:22:20 -0600
  Ok Chris, I think the westy fridge kicks butt campared to the Koolatron. But to buy one of these Westie Models in Canada costs...
• Re: Could someone explain?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 20:59:25 -0500
  ...Could someone explain? > I'm shopping for a 1984-1991 Vanagon Westfalia full camper (fridge, stove, & > popup). I found an '85 for sale. It...
• Re: Fridge update
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 14:38:09 -0700
  ...2005 1:56 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Fridge update Yah, it does appear to be VW part 255070507A. Thanks for...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:11:32 +0000
  ...It sure is nice to have the fridge fully functional now. Jeff
• Re: Frig fan
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 13:18:35 -0500
  ...It's usually spelled fridge to put the d sound into the abbreviation, so it won't look like an abbreviation of frigate. Another...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 22:11:37 -0400
  ...The fridge with its flue system is approved for RV operation by the relevant licensing body. I'd appreciate some discussion of this at...
• Re: Dometic Fans
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 18:18:48 -0700
  ...The 12 v Dometic fan comes on when the fridge is on 12 v, 120 v, or propane. It also comes on if the...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:00:54 -0700
  ...fridge wont stay lit > > > --- Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > > The Vanagon's Camper Supplement manual actually specifies +/-8 > > degrees. > > To view the fridge...
• Re: Need Help with My Refigerator - 2002 EVC
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:21:25 -0400
  ...There is no thermostat and the fridge will cool about 40 degrees belwo ambient temperature. So if you had 35 degrees overnight your fridge...
• Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:07:58 -0400
  ...in my own quest for better dometic fridge performance I looked at not only getting the heat out of the space behind the fridge...
• Re: Dometic fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 7 Nov 2015 11:50:00 +0000
  ...There is also a sight glass through the wall of the fridge into the combustion chamber so you can look directly at the flame...
• portable fridge (long)
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:14:05 -0700
  I know some on the list have replaced the OEM Dometic 3-way fridge with the Vitrifrigo, but I am looking at portable units...
• Re: Dometic Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 19:58:25 -0400
  Ken, You mean when the sun beats down and drive you inside temp to 90, your fridge can only manage 55? It may be...
• Re: '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 18:00:11 -0500
  ...Wednesday, December 29, 1999 5:48 PM Subject: '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light > >Hello all, > >I am new to Westfalias. My wife and...
• Re: Dometic fridge (external) fan replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Aug 2016 07:53:33 -0500
  ...It is quieter than the stock fan and your fridge will cool better with it. Jim On Sunday, August 28, 2016, Steve Williams <steve...
• Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 22:30:44 -0400
  ...are there detailed instructions anywhere about the best sequence to remove the westy interior in? Right now my fridge works very reliably. I'm...
• Re: Westy fridge on propane, how effective?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 00:28:37 -0400
  ...Westy fridge on propane, how effective? >Roy, >My refridgerator in my '91 keeps things quite a bit colder than yours is >doing. >I make...
• Re: FS: Westy mini ice cube trays
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:15:38 -0500
  ...Westy mini ice cube trays > i have a pair of the Westy OEM mini ice cube trays for the dometic fridge.. > $25 for the...
• Re: Go Westy Fridge update kit
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:43:43 -0700
  ...Go Westy Fridge update kit > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3621 > > Anyone tried this kit? Does it work or just...
• Free Dometic Fridge
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Sun, 8 Apr 2018 09:46:35 -0700
  It’s from my friend’s 87 Westy. Works fine. I’m in Southern California. Local pick up only please. Regards, James
• Re: Trip Report w/PICS
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:44:03 -0400
  Not enough beer in your fridge, wrong engine in the van :-) Great pictures, thank you. Ben http://www.benplace.com/
• Propane question
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:05:26 -0400
  does any one know how long the fridge will run on propane....How long a full tank will last?? Adam Puzerewski 81 Westy
• Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 10 May 2003 10:56:57 -0400
  << If you quit drinking...>> You'll have to shoot me... George Conmemorativobreath '89 WesTiico, Wernher
• sink light wire identification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:21:42 -0600
  what color wires are the 2 that go to the overhead sink light? saying coming from behind fridge. 86. thanks ahead
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 21:36:21 -0500
  ...The stove and the fridge are on separate gas "circuits" > > Jim > > On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 7:29 PM PB <pbrattan@gmail.com...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:21:42 -0700
  ...RV fridges are included in this, including our 30 year old Westy fridge designs. These have a "safety valve". That is the button you...
• Extra fans DO improve cooling!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 19:03:17 EDT
  ...One probe situated in free air at the top of the fridge. The second ambient van temps. Here are the results, taken a couple...
• Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:30:16 -0800
  ...Turn off the gas at the valve and disconnect the fridge feed on the manifold. Put the adapter on the fridge feed and turn...
• Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 23:41:13 -0700
  ...http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/EdgeStar-Portable-43-quart-Fridge-Freezer/3522226/product.html Apparently EdgeStar is made by Whynter. From time to...
• Thoughts while driving
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Sun, 10 May 1998 11:14:32 +0000
  ...Not connected to the trip, I finally tried my fridge. Works perfectly on 110. (Ambient temp 20, fridge temp 0.) Now I can make...
• Trip to air show!
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Wed, 2 May 2001 11:17:42 -0500
  Well, Sammy went on its first outing this weekend to an air show! Everything funtioned as expected but the fridge would not light. I...
• Re: Gas on/off knob for fridge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:54:03 -0400
  ...M > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > Any one have a spare brown gas on/off knob for the fridge in an 80 > > Westy or know where I...
• Re: [Syncro] Dometic cooling unit rebuild
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:41:47 -0400
  ...What was the fridge that came with the 85 Wolfsburg Westy? (no propane) Thanks, David / NJ 85 Wolfsberg Westy http://home.comcast.net/~maurio11...
• FS: Two Dometic fridges, one Westy table
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:43:51 -0400
  ...do actually decide to move soon! I have two Dometic RM182B fridges, from '85 and '87 Westies. One is complete, one is missing an...
• Re: More Fridge Talk...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:15:12 -0700
  ...Some very good ideas on making the fridge work the way it should. Wow, that's cold! Now lets see if I can get...
• Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:45:09 +0000
  Well, I'm done with checking out the fridge, runs on propane, ac, and 12v, did the modification to the air pump, cleaned up...
• Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 26 May 1999 20:33:33 EDT
  ...The "switched" circuit controlled by this relay leads to the "fridge fuse", and then to the fridge's 12V cooling unit (actually a heater...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:11:45 -0700
  ...I doubt the fridge cares what the voltage is, as long as it's between about 10.5 and 14.6 volts. After all...