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• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Wed, 27 May 1998 20:05:40 -0400
  ...Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode On 27 May 98 at 0:34, Joseph J. Liasse wrote: > BTW: What do you mean by "Incredibly...
• Re: Wanted: Pete Catlett and Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 07:29:17 -0700
  ...Pete Catlett and Fridge Fan >A few weeks ago there was a thread about now being able to get in touch with >Pete Catlett...
• Re: yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:20:36 -0800
  ...I have used several fridges that were shipped across country with minimal packaging, dropped on every side along the way, and they all worked...
• Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption. 12 volt operation.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:50:10 -0500
  ...I hat e to think of what could have happened when my tank sprung that leak if the fridge or stove was on. The...
• Re: storage box
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 14:09:44 -0800
  ...its much easier to store > bedding and pillows in the closet now with the large fridge door installed. > > The fridge portion of the door...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:05:48 -0700
  ...My opinion is that the > "swingmotor" is no quieter than a normal compressor fridge. It's hard > to beat the Vanagon Fridge for night...
• How can I get the stove/fridge to work 1st time user HELP PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 06:16:44 -0700
  ...Next I tried the fridge. I have read through the articles on it, and read that it can be difficult to light. I tried...
• Re: Rear External Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 9 May 2008 12:24:22 -0700
  The fridge rear fan is intended to cycle on and off as needed. There is a temp switch high on the fins and when...
• Propane tank and fridge drain plug question
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 17:13:38 -0400
  ...I just lit my fridge on propane for the very first time. It took a while and so I was trying to follow advice...
• Re: fridge-igniter failure
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Sat, 15 May 2004 19:27:14 -0700
  ...is there any tricks ppl have found to remedy a fridge ignitor > > that > > doesn't want to "click" anymore. you know the push in...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:50:48 -0400
  ...Maybe the high > pressure sprayers could get water into the flue? After inspecting the > burn chambers of both my 84 and 90 Dometic fridge...
• Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
  Mon, 23 May 2011 09:35:23 -0400
  My 83 westy fridge does not seem to be working. Not sure how useful it would be even if it was working - given the...
• Transporter Camper camping equipment supplies info needed
  Historical mailing list - Thaddeus Konar
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 14:11:56 -0700
  ...The only remaining tasks are cabinets and fixtures (ice box (fridge?), sink, heater, stove, etc). Are there good sources of stuff like this? I...
• Re: Making Ice in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 22:23:38 -0400
  ...John 88 Westy 00 Jetta TDI At 12:49 AM 17/07/2001 -0700, jim&kim wrote: >Yes the westy fridge does make ice...
• Re: Speaking of...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 19:07:40 -0700
  ...An RV newsletter that I was reading yesterday recommended any lp fridge over 15 years be ripped out and thoroughly inspected and reinstalled with...
• Re: Dometic/Vitrifrigo Project
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:50:03 -0700
  ...Space Behind the Fridge The Truckfridge also needs some space to allow expelled heat to flow out the vents that were there for the...
• Re: about fridge...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 4 May 2015 18:35:45 -0400
  You might also consider the Truckfridge portable models - TF31/41/51 - made in Italy by Indel. Lower cost, same compressor system. Mounting systems and...
• F.S. '93 EV Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 22:54:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...For Sale: '93 Eurovan Westfalia Weekender package (poptop,fridge, back screen etc.) A.T. 69k mi. one owner e-mail hussfamily@aol.com if...
• How does a propane fridge keep things cold?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 22:42:41 -0500
  Really. How do these things work? I do not understand how they get ice from fire. All I know about them is that they...
• Dometic page
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 00:49:40 -0600
  Fridge folks, Someone posted a link to a Dometic page that was an excellent troubleshooting guide, during the last week or so. I've...
• Re: Propane tank and fridge drain plug question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:11:35 -0400
  << Never had a drain plug, never will....>> And the flame doesn't blow out when you drive with the windows down? Interesting. <G> George...
• Re: Speaking of LP Gas how long does a tank Last
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:28:14 -0800
  ...Propane On two occasions (one deliberately, one accidentally) I've left the fridge lit until the gas ran out. Comes to about two weeks.
• Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 06:47:48 -0500
  >>... why use propane while the van is moving?...<< Simply put, 12 volt operation doesn't keep my beer cold enough. YMMV. George, Jo & Ollie...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:57:16 EDT
  ...Basically with the fridge on the bench, you turn it upside down for 24 hours or so, then (of course) turn it right side...
• Re: Re: kooltrons (was Re: STAT...)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Hopp
  Thu, 15 Sep 1994 10:02:19 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Turn on fridge gas and switch to gas. 4. Light both stove burners. 5. clear a spot to see pilot light. Insure that it...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:21:48 -0400
  ...Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving. >Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:09:06 -0700 > >I agree, that's why i turnoff valve...
• Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:54:03 -0700
  ...I have camped in 90-100 degrees for days > on end without problem with my stock RM182A Westy fridge. I > do have an external...
• Re: Roger Sisler Dometic Pics
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:50:17 -0400
  ...I took out the little fan I had installed inside the fridge because I don't think it was doing any good. I do...
• Re: GoWesty cabinet laminate
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:10:44 -0400
  Looks nice! Did you make that under-fridge drawer? Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Aug 19, 2014 o godz. 17:10 Richard A...
• Re: 97 EV Norcold Fridge Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 22:04:12 -0700
  ...Having had the Dometic fridge in my `82 Westy for so many years and always having to be level all the time when parked...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:26:00 -0700
  ...No where did I see anything saying do not drive with fridge running on LP. I may have missed it. However. They do make...
• Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:46:15 -0700
  ...Flipping (burping) the fridge for 24 hours. + lightly bang on pipes with *rubber* mallet to help chemicals move around. And some more I can...
• Re: Barbie ice cube tray for sale
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:57:10 -0500
  ...I mentioned to Karl I would ask the list for the proper way to defrost my out of control fridge. smile, grin. On a...
• Re: removable fridge. how do these things work?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 09:56:44 EDT
  Ben, I had the same thoughts when I got my '85 with the little fridge. The thing is absolutely silent. When plugged in to...
• auxillary battery losing charge in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:40:13 EDT
  ...I toook the 2 red wires from the fuse box behind the drivers seat (fridge and cabin light) and attached these to the + terminal...
• Re: Body Work, welding, and danger - A question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:34:33 -0400
  Sam you would be surprised how easy it is to pull the fridge, stove, and water tank. Most of it just unscrews / unbolts (you...
• Re: Fridge Blows out While Driving.....TAKE TWO!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:43:44 -0700
  Okay, so i've determined that the fridge only goes into "Pilot Mode" when the valve is turned all the way to "MIN". Literally...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 18:41:02 -0900
  ...Relays My particular model Dometic fridge does not run on propane, only 12 VDC and 110 VAC as I stated in my original message...
• Re: permanent fridge damage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 13:29:38 -0400
  At 12:21 6/4/2004, Tim Demarest wrote: >According to my source, who got it from an RV fridge repair specialist, >off-angle...
• Re: yet another fridge question (ok you experts)...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:31:06 -0500
  ...Try the inverting fridge dodge. I have done it a few times over the years, mind you my fridge has always worked fine apart...
• Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 9 May 2008 06:28:13 EDT
  ...I install a switch either on the fridge face plate or on the sink cabinet face near the LED / switch panel. I like an...
• Re: refrigerator not lighting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 12:08:15 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > I often use the tube up the plug hole trick to light the fridge successfully, as I...
• Re: Dometic idea?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:04:32 -0700
  ...But it should be possible to install one or two of the > cooling elements into the void space aft of the fridge and arrange...
• Re: What kind of bus do I have? or Joel, change the stats!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 15:16:47 -0500
  ...nope, pop tops were an option way back then! Apparently not! Joel, change the stats! > >Ok, anybody have a sink/stove/fridge actually you...
• Re: what's the extra battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 23:39:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Mine ('85 Wolfsburg) has the two battery set up to help power the readily removable fridge. The Dometic Refriderator t6hat is in my Vanagon...
• New member
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 12:35:15 -0500
  ...All strucuture is solid Rust above rocker panel under external water and electric hookups 'fridge and sink work, fridge probably need cleaning as it...
• Re: Rear External Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 May 2008 05:35:21 EDT
  ...You want to get the heat out away from the fridge. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale...
• Frig door hunt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 6 Apr 2021 22:42:16 -0400
  Hi folks, As many folks replace the refrigerator with a truck fridge or other arrangements I’m hoping a brown door in great shape...
• Re: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions/LEDs
  Historical mailing list - Dann-o
  Tue, 29 Nov 1994 10:13:03 -0600 (CST)
  on the subject of leds.... my friends 80 vanagon has a green led for the high beam indicator, its really distracting, as you are...
• '79 Westy Aux. Battery Charging
  Historical mailing list - Ernie Otero
  Sun, 22 Sep 1996 03:28:00 -0700
  ...battery? When stopped, my fridge drains it in less than 3 hrs. Does anyone have a three battery setup? ernie o.
• Grey Cabinet Door Needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:57:16 -0800
  Does any one have a grey cabinet door....the one to the cabinet under the sink and next to the fridge...that they would...
• westy interior for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 00:24:36 EDT
  ...stove/sink/fridge/LP tank/h20 tank/bed/cabinets/outlets/wiring, etc. the whole deal. must pick up in allentown, pa beige/wood color...
• Re: HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 14:58:43 -0400
  I think the thermostat is out of the loop in 12VDC mode, but I could be wrong. 12VDC only works when the engine is...
• removing the stove/fridge unit
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 14:52:12 -0400
  How difficult is it to remove this part of the cabinetry? I would like to remove everything forward of the rear seat, propane tank...
• Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:36:45 -0700
  > Works very well and easy to remove or turn upside down to > store it while using the vent if needed. And just when is...
• Re: dimensions of the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 08:16:34 -0500
  ...I still like the freedom of propane :) My extra fridge looks great in my garage :) Built a nice little cabinet for it. Jeff > On...
• Re: GoWesty fridge fan report
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 11:47:46 +0000
  ...Van temp 24.8 C, fridge > temp 2.2 . This was after 187 minutes. > > Well I suppose I have to translate :-) > > Van temp 76...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:50:27 -0500
  ---- neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi all. > > Well I pulled the fridge again. Found a ***tiny*** leak at the exhaust > where it meets...
• Re: Another Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:24:52 PST
  Bill Wrote: > >I wanted to leave my fridge on gas while driving this weekend. > >The flame blew out. > > > >1. Is this safe? > >2. How...
• Re: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge and stove
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:37:05 -0500
  ...Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge > >> and stove > >> > >> Hi all i've noticed in my Omaha area more...