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• Re: Convert German Spec 220V Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 11:57:18 +0200
  ...All the manuals, warning >plates etc are in German! Poor guy! >I noticed that the fridge and plugins are all 220v, >there is thankfully...
• Re: Fridge Switch Position
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 10:17:49 -0400
  At 09:39 6/22/2000, Jay L Snyder wrote: >I noticed last weekend while camping the fridge switch got moved to the 12V...
• Fridge fan, turbo version?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 03:46:23 -0500
  Well, not quite, but read on....the van I just finished working on needed a fridge fan. No time to order one, and being...
• Re: Electrical problem please help!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 06:53:56 -0700
  ...Thanks again Mike! --- Todd Lund <westy4us@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Good Morning, > > The LED panel, sink water pump and electric fridge > igniter in my 90...
• Re: Fridge fan switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 06:05:39 EST
  ...I pulled the fridge this weekend and put a better fan on the back. Is = there a way to test the thermoswitch to see...
• Re: Fridge/propane pieces needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:32:42 -0600
  A rubber > gasket and 3 stamped sheet metal parts attach to the outside. > > Mark > Does anyone have the gasket and three pieces of metal...
• 82 Westy in Phx Az Republic Today
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:17:10 -0700
  Not mine.. but seen in the classified section today. 82 Westfalia popup, stove fridge, sink 138Kmi looks and runs good $3250 480.694.2542
• Go Westy Fridge update kit
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:37:31 -0800
  http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3621 Anyone tried this kit? Does it work or just a way to waste your...
• Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 5 Nov 2020 23:56:17 -0600
  ...Success! The fridge isn’t that heavy, really. But the propane tank, plus fridge obviously does add up. >>> >>> >>> -- <> >>> Richard Smith, Professor and Director, Master...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:03:27 -0700
  ...The stove and the fridge are on separate gas "circuits" >> >> Jim >> >> On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 7:29 PM PB <pbrattan@gmail.com...
• Fridge blowing out. Where to seal air leaks
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 21:31:06 -0700
  So, I've taken my fridge exhaust vent off for the 2nd time because my van is still blowing out over 55mph and it...
• Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:39:48 -0600
  ...My fridge was lighting well, but it seemed that only half of the fins inside would cool, so it was not working well. Wouldn...
• Re: Refrigerator drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:47:21 -0700
  ...Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM> Anyone know the size of the drain plug on the Westy Fridges? I lost my plug and now the...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 21:59:04 -0400
  ...In any case, my point is that the fridge combustion system is designed to operate correctly -- and safely -- under almost any conceivable condition of...
• Re: Opening fridge drain plug
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 May 1999 10:14:09 -0400
  At 09:39 5/17/99 -0700, Steve Macaulay wrote: >I tried to open the fridge drain plug that sticks out in the front...
• Re: Refrigerator won't light, what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 09:04:11 -0400
  ...Vanagon.com has good fridge info in the "Articles and Essays" Section of the site including "Lighting the Dometic 182B" I'd add whatever...
• Re: Electrical question - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 17:54:58 -0400
  ...camper, I'd guess it's the fridge relay, which only delivers 12V power to the fridge when the engine is on and the...
• Re: Westy / Vanagon parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 11:56:00 -0500
  ...cabinet > Dometic fridge drip tray > Fiberglass rear bumper, center section with no cracks > One alloy wheel > Inexpensive tan kitchen cabinet with fridge, sink, etc...
• Re: Another Fridge vent question for all westy owners
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 09:37:11 -0600
  ...difficulty anyway, what's = > another quarter inch? I just put my fridge back in yesterday. Those "flexible" tops on the intake/exhaust tubes mostly...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 05:52:55 EST
  ...My multivan has 2 jumpseats, no fridge. Maybe you are thinking weekender? What year? Robert, it's a '91 Multivan. Multivan badge on rear...
• Re: Camp stove input requested
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:01:33 -0800
  ...It also came with a > plug-in 12VDC fridge.... > > I have a WWW ( Wolfsburg Westfalia Weekender) -I did not know that any > of these...
• Re: Never mind! (Was Re: HELP! (mystery wire under cabinet))
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:25:55 EDT
  ...It's another wire from the fridge (ground for 12v operation maybe?). NOT, it's the signal ground wire that makes the green LED...
• Re: Question about battery light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:36:55 -0400
  Was the replacement cluster out of a Westy? If not the fridge relay could be loading down the circuit and be part of the...
• Re: Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 21:39:39 -0700
  ...Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Yes, I know about the Engel, and don't want to spend the bux. I...
• Re: Dometic rack hacks???
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:31:58 -0700
  ...A 12 volt fridge freezer is on my wish list, but now that I have a working fridge, the 12-volt has been moved...
• Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:23:15 -0400
  Kevin, The lower space with the electrical wires between the water tank and the small lower cabinet next to the fridge is pretty much...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 24 May 2009 17:13:08 -0400
  Okay! It seems I have fixed it so that the fridge no longer blows out while driving! I tested it with varying speeds, hills...
• Re: camping list
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 10:39:28 +0100
  ...So, even though your Vanagon comes fully equipped with interior lights, cooker, sink and fridge, also bring a battery operated torch (not one you...
• Re: GoWesty fridge fan report
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:28:16 -0400
  The biggest improvement from a modification I saw in my fridge was insulating the hot parts from the cold parts on the back of...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:27:04 -0500
  ...The fridge is >> designed to run on propane as its normal fuel source. There >> is no electrical >> supply needed for propane operation and there...
• Re: Pop top side bar lift?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:58:48 -0700
  ...I’ve installed a Dometic CRX-50 fridge. And I > >>>>>>> repurposed the stock fridge vent . > >>>>>>> > >>>> > https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:12:12 -0700
  ...some banter on the Westy Dometic fridge.� I find that I rarely use the Westy Dometic fridge and use the Dometic cooler for most...
• Re: '86Westy-2nd battery?&need jack,curtain,washer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 22:45:27 UT
  You have the "Weekender" (or for 86/87 the non-GL camper) that originally had a removable AC/Battery fridge just behind the passenger...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_I=E2=80=99m_leaving_the_Dometic_propane_brotherhoo?= =?utf-8?Q?d?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:58:24 -0700
  ...If I didn’t have all that already I’d have been very very much more reluctant to go electric fridge. The battery and...
• Re: Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:19:51 -0700
  ...Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer I'm kind of leaning towards a portable. I like the idea of being able to bring it along even...
• Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:37:06 -0400
  Mine had the power box attached to the fridge and sliding latch. Apparently I got a newer production than the bulk of the ones...
• Re: '84 Westy FS on CL in VA
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 16:51:37 -0500
  ...Because it was stupid...Who needs a fridge that can only hold a 6 pack and what are you going to do with 8...
• Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:31:34 -0700
  ...I did that and it did move warm air out, and that has to help with fridge efficiency. Picture of port, on bench, with...
• re: Cargo Hauls
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 17:15:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They're bigger than suitcases! One small stereo and speakers, 1 bed comforter, a small sized fridge and an end table. All this for...
• Camping for first time
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 12:42:05 -0700
  ...Worked great, the fridge was awesome even in 12V mode. However, I noticed a few things. 1. The flame indicator never went into the...
• can't get propane at stove, fridge
  Historical mailing list - bcalder
  Sun, 7 May 2000 10:27:39 -0700
  ...So I fired up the fridge the other day and had it running fine. About an hour later it was out and I couldn...
• Re: Speaking of LP Gas how long does a tank Last
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:00:03 -0800
  ...the gas to cool their fridge while driving? > > How much usage can you get out of it (Fridge and Stove) between fillups? > > Other than...
• Re: Minor fridge mods addendum
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:16:13 +0000
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• Re: Nvc: cooler recommendation
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sun, 1 Jun 2014 15:51:40 -0700
  I have a Dometic 3-way fridge/"mobile cooler" for sale in Wisconsin (Green Bay). Works on propane, 12vdc or 120vac.� Local pick-up...
• Re: 85 stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Jan 2010 16:52:15 -0500
  ...Except in the fridge... :) d
• fridge fan
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 15:04:13 EDT
  many large electronic devices use 12VDC cooling fans. You could recycle one or just spend a few bucks at radio shack. They are handy...
• 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Erik Simes
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:43:30 -0500
  If this does not work you have other problems. Plug it into a/c and let it run for a few days. It should...
• Re: Fridge flue vent cover
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:37:08 -0800
  whats the purpose of them anyway then? I thought the purpose was to cover when in a car wash or washing the van in...
• Re: fridge- I give up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:39:19 -0700
  ...http://www.rvmobile.com They repair the fridges and from what I have heard do an good job. I have not used them myself...
• Re: Frig fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:13:50 -0700
  ...On cool days don't turn it on and the fridge > heat will stay in van via the vents behind sink/stove. > >> > > >> > If you...
• Learning A Lot About Weekenders-Dometic Fridge
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:01:38 +0000
  ...Also, I posted earlier that the Dometic fridge (which I now see covered in the supplement) didn't work as told to me by...
• Another conversion (was: What is THAT thing)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 11:49:37 -0700
  ...I don't know what brand of equipment (fridge/stove etc) they used. The layout was mostly like the westy, but the counter for...
• Re: Westy aux power straight from the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 22:58:57 -0400
  ...If I'm going to be driving for several hours with fairly short stops, I run the fridge in AC mode off of an...
• Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:02:04 -0500
  ...lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> I have found that my westy fridge's in all my vanagons over the years > >> ( 84, 89, 87 ) have...
• Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Grose
  Sat, 25 Nov 1995 10:46:45 -0600 (CST)
  ...Second On the fridge I could get it to light and the flame indicator light would come on but I could not seeing a...
• Re: VC's and Frig's
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 11:50:50 -0700
  You haven't enjoyed the full experience until you have had the pleasure of wrestling with a Dometic fridge!!!! Perhaps you should get one...
• Re: which inverter to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:07:05 -0500
  ...It is more than enough to run the fridge. I had it running the fridge and a 75 watt bulb with no trouble. It...
• Re: westy camper part needed
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 07:46:31 -0500
  At 12:35 PM 1/21/2005, you wrote: >The blue (or white) wire is the relay trigger wire for the fridge when it...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:34:35 -0400
  ...I can hook a Coleman up to the tank to cook on, or hook a regular barbie tank (think of how long the fridge...
• it's official fridge is dead...who needs parts?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:59:28 -0500
  ...I might as well subsidize my new fridge cost.haggle away! 12v heating element gets damn hot 110v heating element gets damn hot Shawn...