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  • Re: As non-mechanic, am I crazy to pull my own Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 18:22:40 -0700
    ...Unscrew the bolts on each side of the fridge. Unscrew the little grate up on the left side. Unhook the electrical connections and propane...
  • Re: Dometic rack hacks???
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 27 Jun 2015 21:39:59 -0700
    ...A 12 volt fridge freezer is on my wish list, but >> > > > And now you know someone who has a set for sale. :) > > Yrs, > d...
  • Fridge Not Working on A/C - Relay?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:01:29 -0400
    Packing for a camping trip, and the fridge in my '87 Westy suddenly doesn't want to get cold using A/C. It worked...
  • Re: fridge wiring question
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:56:25 -0700
    On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Timmy Evens <monkey_lips@yahoo.com> wrote: > i'm installing a DC 0400 Norcold fridge...
  • propane consumption rates ('84)?
    Historical mailing list - John Lehman
    Sun, 02 Jun 1996 10:01:07 -1000
    ...It has the type 113.1 stove (or "range counter unit") and the RM182B fridge. Neither manual tells how much propane the thing burns...
  • Re: Fridge problems at altitude
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:11:50 EDT
    ...Since I couldn't find evidence of a sooty rich condition and the fridge didn't seem to cool very well I twisted the...
  • Re: Battery switches
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:25:16 -0400
    ...In the stock VW setup, the only load on the aux battery is the fridge heating element. Period. All other loads including the fridge...
  • Re: Power plans and questions
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:20:08 -0500
    ...Can one run the propane fridge while moving? I was under the > impression that you couldn't. That's the only reason I'd...
  • Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:51:48 -0400
    ...I think mine should be similar...since the fridges...if not the same are so close...and use the same compressor. I'll be...
  • Re: running 120 plug in to 12v adapter (fridge)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:17:58 -0700
    ...Running the 'fridge I'm not to sure what you are trying to accomplish. Try putting this into the equation. First, you can run...
  • Cheaper Fridge??
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 9 Aug 2014 11:41:19 -0700
    Anyone have any experience with one of these: < http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012EGZ9S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8...
  • Re: frig
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 9 Aug 2014 08:23:23 -0500
    ...Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 8/9/2014 12:20 AM, Mike Riley wrote: >Fridge is a contraction of fridgidaire not refrigerator >Mike
  • Re: First camping trip problems
    Historical mailing list - William Monk
    Mon, 7 Jul 2014 14:06:03 -0400
    Don't forget that you plug into the fridge cord under the sink. Just pull it out of the outlet. Bill -- Sent from Gmail...
  • Re: Danfoss type fridge help needed. NVC
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:03:56 -0700
    RE: Refrigerator Parts Try these guys <http://www.rvmobile.com/> They have everything you might need. And the tech help pages are great.
  • '78 VW Westfalia (Bus)
    Historical mailing list
    8 Oct 1995 20:53:05 GMT
    ...Propane stove, sink, sleeps 4, fridge/icebox, new tires, bra, good upolstry. $4500 obo. email ted@ora.com
  • Re: Fridge question:
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 10 Nov 1999 19:32:58 -0500
    > They *are* available from Euro-American RV Products (the original > manufacturer). And from me, on the website. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. http...
  • Westy FS [Washington POST]
    Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 06:32:09 -0500
    ...86 Vanagon Camper, Auto, AC, PS, Rns/Lks Gd. Stove. Sink. Fridge. Sleeps 4. $4500. 703-369-7157. Listing Source: Washington Post 3/25...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge available
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:52:45 -0400
    >> Mini ice trays are buried in a toy box somewhere most likely still filled with play-dough. << That'll be one expensive restoration project...
  • Re: LPG Pressure, furnace and fridge observations, Was: Propex heater
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:39:40 -0700
    RE: Pressures Note the comments here about pressure, Propane vs. Butane, and pressure. Confusing.... http://propexheatsource.co.uk/heatsource.htm
  • Dometic Fridge Service Manual...
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:12:51 -0600
    Thank you all... I got it. The first few I googled were all "for sale"....so I'm sorry I didn't keep searching...
  • Re: Bentley wiring typo?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:53:06 -0700
    ...Dennis Haynes > kindly wrote and indicated a lack of a fridge relay might the problem. > I'll connect the fridge relay from my 182A...
  • Westy Fridge-Checking Propane Pressure
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 25 May 1999 05:41:32 -0700
    ...Westy Fridge Now Works Great! 23 Degrees F > > >Yesterday I made the discovery that the propane pressure was set to only > >8 inches on...
  • Re: Mini Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:07:43 -0400
    ...Check the power consumption on that small fridge. Some of them need as much power as full size, (for a shorter time). Take the...
  • VF vs Upgraded Dometic Current Draw
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:52:15 -0700
    ...Parked in sun. (shade at fridge side). Parked in shade. Added prechilled food late afternoon. Dometic temps dropped. Hours later, Westy interior mid-high...
  • Re: CAULK YOUR WESTY h2o/ELEC. FILL PORTS!! was Re: REMOVE THOSE
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 11 Sep 2003 06:01:17 EDT
    ...But, I highly recommend you at least pull the fridge and have a look back there. You will get a big surprise. If your...
  • Re: Frig will not stay lit
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:50:13 -0600
    Hi Ron I had the same problem about the fridge not staying lit while driving. Here is how I fixed it: Removed outside went...
  • Re: Phunky Phridge Smells
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 1 May 2000 16:27:56 -0700
    ...Steph just set the rag inside the fridge for a week or so. It worked! Good luck, Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Yasment" <jyasment...
  • Re: 84 Westfalia Refrigerator noise...? (continued)
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 5 Sep 2001 15:29:08 -0400
    >Thanks for listees responses to my question regarding my fridge >noise. Some, however, indicate that this cooling fan noise is normal, some >say I...
  • FS: Westy Interior, complete, incl. propane tank, extra fridge
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:47:17 -0400
    ...The interior is complete - all cabinets, fridge, stove, sink, bed cushions, propane tank, water tank, etc. All wiring carefully labeled, all hardware neatly packaged...
  • Re: [Syncro] PERFECT wireless thermometer for the westfalia fridge!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:54:37 -0400
    ...I had a thermometer that I used to have mounted just above the fridge and on the left side of the face of the...
  • =?utf-8?Q?I=E2=80=99m_leaving_the_Dometic_propane_brotherhood?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 9 Sep 2021 19:35:23 -0700
    ...And I don’t want to pull the fridge while camping again . I’ve done that twice now, just recently and years ago in...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:32:49 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 3:10 PM Subject: Re: Fridge Burner box > At 05:29 PM 8/25/2012, Dave Mcneely wrote...
  • Re: aux battery and fridge
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:14:28 -0400
    ...aux battery and fridge i live in bend and am going to try and get a norcold dc 0400 installed with a 100 AH...
  • removable fridge. how do these things work?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 1 Oct 2000 05:01:33 EDT
    ...Got a removable fridge that came with the Wolfsburg Edition Weekender Westies. It's got a 12v DC plug and a 110v AC plug...
  • Re: Westfalia 2nd battery questions...
    Historical mailing list - Simon
    Tue, 20 May 2003 14:47:01 -0600
    ...Having wired all my stereo equipment and > fridge to my aux battery I regret it... I wish I'd left the head unit > on...
  • Re: Westfalia Differences
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:52:08 EST
    In a message dated 3/31/05 1:10:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > Actually the fridge and icebox...
  • Re: Fridge; 110 V won't work ...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 28 May 2006 09:46:58 -0400
    ...28, 2006 2:21 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Fridge; 110 V won't work ... I checked the archives for a long...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:38:35 -0400
    ...Great idea to drop some reflectixe on the back of the fridge. Switches and wiring the last piece of the puzzle. Thanks David for...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:23:49 -0600
    Hi, I'd just run it in parallel with the fan on the back of the fridge. When one comes on, the fan in...
  • Re: Voltage Question
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 5 Mar 2016 00:03:08 +0000
    ...I got a GoWesty fridge fan upgrade that is a very nice aluminum bodied muffin fan, and it is wonderful. Nothing like what came...
  • Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:55:31 -0400
    ...OTOH replacing the OEM rear fan with the larger Fridge-Mate one and adding some quarter-inch foil-sided vinyl siding backing improved things...
  • Re: Vitrfrigio install report
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:15:37 -0700
    ...The original poster's statement that his fridge will run for a week on 12v is an exaggeration, most likely. I've had big...
  • Help! Fridge won't start on propane...
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 7 May 1996 08:36:32 -0700 (PDT)
    ...and I leave for vacation in two days. > > OK, so this past weekend I learned how to use the fridge, stove, water tank > etc...
  • Fwd: Re: Toronto area Refrigerator Service
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
    Sat, 2 May 1998 13:43:23 -0400
    ...What this means with the newly repaired fridge is I just push the propane selection button, turn the gas knob to gas and press...
  • '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
    Historical mailing list - Todd Evans
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 14:38:17 -0800
    ...inside the fridge for lighting - Tried attaching a rubber tube to the small valve at the bottom left of the fridge and sucked a...
  • Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 29 Aug 2003 06:32:39 EDT
    ...quick tips to getting it going tonight w/o pulling the fridge? > Otherwise I guess I'll > be buying ice :-( > Shawn, you need to...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:21:51 -0600
    ...http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/Vitrifrigo/ In my experience, in hot weather the fridge runs 4 minutes and then shuts off for 8 minutes...
  • Re: Mini Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:09 -0500
    ...Mini Fridge > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > ---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote: > > Impressive! Am i reading that right? After three hours, solely on...
  • Dometic high altitude lighting tips
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:37:36 -0700
    ...I had posted earlier that if fridge already cooled down on AC, when switching to LP mode it may help to make sure thermostat...
  • Re: Vitrofrigo fridge battery requirements
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:47:58 -0400
    ...radio, fluorescent lights, fridge, and whatever and not have to think at all about how much power I'm using. Each battery is about...
  • Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:41:34 -0700
    ...If you only have one battery - the fridge can't get 12 V with the stock setup unless the engine is running and alternator...
  • Re: Fridge again....
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:46:36 -0600
    ...Also, the fridge didn't >> work with propane before this electrical problme either. >> >> I plan on executing the following before removing the fridge ( have...
  • Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Mon, 4 May 1998 12:06:53 -0700
    ...Everything in the sink/stove/fridge area will run off >> this >> aux battery while camping, etc. I understood that if you ran the >> fridge...
  • Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery?
    Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
    Mon, 4 May 1998 11:31:05 -0700
    ...Everything in the sink/stove/fridge area will run off > this > aux battery while camping, etc. I understood that if you ran the > fridge...
  • Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:43:12 -0700
    ...It gives ambient temp in van as well as temp in fridge. I had salmonella when I was 29/30. It was a **6...
  • Refrigerator problems
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
    Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:28:48 -0800
    I'm not getting power to my fridge (1984 Westfalia, Domestic) from one of the two 12v lines. I've traced it back to...
  • Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic - UPDATE ON PURCHASE
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:04:19 -0400
    To those of you that have stepped forward to be part of the group purchase of the Vitrofrigo C51iSAC fridge: I've chatted with...
  • Westy Kitchen Cabinet Dimensions, Please?
    Historical mailing list - C B
    Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:41:16 -0800
    What're the L x W x Ds of both the taller (stove-sink-fridge) Westy cabinet, and the intermediate (next to the 2...
  • VW campers for sale
    Historical mailing list - Sally Lecrone
    Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:29:55 -0700
    ...and out, original rebuilt motor, clock, intermittent wipers, stove, sink, elec. fridge, insp., interior excellent condition (covered, not faded), body exc. (no rust), exc...
  • Re: help- fuse holder
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:01:32 EST
    ...eyeofcompassion@HOTMAIL.COM (danny ~) > > hey, > > i have a 1981 vanagon westy and i cannot find a fuse holder for the > fridge anywhere (the fridge...