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• Re: Westy fridge combustion chamber gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:17:42 -0500
  ...Westy fridge combustion chamber gasket replacement I'm in the process of servicing & upgrading my fridge and need to replace the rubber gasket that...
• Re: Was 12V fridge necessary? now rant (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:27:03 -0500
  ...Was 12V fridge necessary? now rant (LVC) > Dennis Haynes wrote: > > >You are absolutely right. The cost is difficult to measure but it is > >there...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 14:03:31 +0000
  ...The stove and the fridge are on separate gas "circuits" > >> > >> Jim > >> > >> On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 7:29 PM PB <pbrattan@gmail.com...
• Pain in the Propane
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:00:26 -0700
  ...OK, now that my fridge works on propane, I probably left it on 'max' for too long. I ran out of propane for the...
• Re: Campers: Request for General Information
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Oct 94 16:35:28 MDT
  ...Typical double-decker sleepers, small propane/AC/DC fridge, 13.5 gallon water holding tank, electric water pump w/sink, two burner propane stove...
• Re: I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:16:26 -0500
  The fridge has a thermo coupler that shuts the gas off if the pilot flame goes out, just like your Gas water heater, Gas...
• Re: Dometic manual
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 06:13:04 EDT
  ...my <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm">VW Vanagon Westfalia Dometic Fridge Maintenace</A> webpage. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:50:45 -0700
  ...I read Karl's article at http://www.members.shaw.ca/McTavishPAC/fridge/fridge.html and at time of writing, he was very happy...
• Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 21:39:39 -0400
  As wired from the factory the fridge only works on 12 volt while the engine is running and the alternator is actually working. There...
• Re: Never ending propane supply
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:05:02 -0500
  ...Mine used to run about three weeks or so with the fridge. Turn it to max so it will run all the time. Yours...
• Need Stove part and cabinet door
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:32:43 -0600
  ...requires to fix a broken stem? Also one of the lower small cabinet doors to the left of the fridge? larry chase roadhaus.com
• Re: Was FS Stock Fridge for westi, Now: Ice Cube Trays
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:07:52 EDT
  In a message dated 8/16/2010 7:02:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bybike@GMAIL.COM writes: Does anyone have a line...
• Not read: 81 Westy fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Patton
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 22:14:11 -0600
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• Read: 81 Westy fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 23:12:32 -0800
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• FS: '85 Westy in Florida
  Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 21:40:00 -0400
  ...Volkswagen 1985 $4,750 (4/28/00) VW 1985 CAMPER POP-UP 4 spd stick, Water-Cooled, Stove, Fridge, A/C, Sink, Tow-bar...
• FS: westy interior, and poptop section
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 10:16:57 EDT
  for sale, complete camper interior, included all beds/cabinets/stove/sink/fridge/LP tank/h20 tank, fixtures, outlets, hardware etc. also complete poptop section...
• Re: Propane Tank Guage - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:51:41 -0400
  One indication ( a poor one) is an inability for the fridge to stay lit.... On Jul 14, 2004, at 12:57 AM, Chuck Reisinger...
• Free to good home: 1987 Westy Fridge and LP Tank
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Wed, 23 May 2007 09:50:31 -0700
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=457895 Tom http://www.minkcreeksyncros.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from...
• Re: Fridge was Smoking!!!
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:31:54 -0700
  not sure how that would've happened as we were asleep and just waking up when the smoke was spotted. maybe dew?.......nah. On...
• Dometic question
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:34:36 -0700
  Anyone would know this? I need to replace the thermostat that resides on the back of the fridge and activates the fan. I need...
• Re: Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:30:22 -0700
  ...the rectangular thing.� I guess Karl answered our question.� Just minor variations on the same fridge. � Looking forward to COLD beverages this summer, Jake
• Re: stolen part off 87 westy need outside cover for fridge vent
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:20:53 -0700
  WTF? Metal recyclers? I have one since I replaced my fridge with shelves, and I knew someone would need it someday. Pmail me with...
• Re: dimensions of the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 06:36:57 -0400
  Speaking of the dometic, mine is still sitting in my garage after swapping in a truck fridge. Maybe I'll turn it into a...
• Fwd: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:31:52 -0400
  ...How can I tell if the gas power is working? It said something about flame being visible on the left side of the fridge...
• solar charging: questions...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 13:50:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Any reason why I shouldn't do this (e.g., can the fridge take 16 Volts?) 4) Anything else I should know...? :-) Thanks, S...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:59:39 -0700
  ...Since there's people swapping out their Dometics, why not snap one up and put in a second fridge?? Put it behind the passenger...
• Re: Fridge blowing out. Where to seal air leaks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 23:45:57 -0500
  ...Jim On Jun 11, 2004, at 11:31 PM, Craig Oda wrote: > So, I've taken my fridge exhaust vent off for the 2nd...
• Re: Refrigerator Fans
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:22:26 -0400
  Mike, you asked RE fridge fans: << The outside ones seem pretty straightforward, but the little one inside puzzles me. How do you control the...
• 11 in. pressure = how many Bars????
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:10:02 +0200
  ...in the "Bar" measurement as I am trying to hook my fridge up to a propane bottle and the only regulators I can find...
• Re: Fridges - are they worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:28:13 -0700
  ...i think as long as we have the pedestal seat in we'll go on using the fridge (gotta get it running on propane...
• Minneapolis: referral /suggestion on RV service center?
  Historical mailing list - J J
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 18:29:35 -0700
  ...Joel, Jeremy? I've had my '85 Westy for a little while now and want to try firing up the fridge and stove. Since...
• 2nd battery Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:33:13 -0600
  ...Can I just not connect the fridge to this setup? Is the light over the drivers side door able to be connected to this...
• Bad New Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:39:15 -0500
  ...Still, no matter how much I charge it, the fridge LED is always on yellow (below 12.5 volts IIRC) within an hour of...
• Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:28:15 -0800
  ...EARLY 80s FRIDGE QUESTION >>> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:45:50 -0800 >>> >>> The very early Westy Dometics have a gauge like device inside...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:41:35 -0500
  ...If the interior gets hot enough that >> fan will turn on regardless of any of the fridge settings. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 1 May 2009 11:13:10 -0600
  ...Vrifrigo Fridge wiring: You can just wire the new fridge red wire to the old Dometic red wire right at the cabinet wall that...
• Re: resurrection?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:52:01 -0700
  ...I use the term delta t for the diff > between van and fridge temp. > > 21 c diff is fairly close to a 40 f...
• Re: Fridge led substitute
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 09:27:09 -0700
  ...shaw.ca> wrote: >>> >>> >>> I just read Eric's account of successful fridge lighting. Good work Eric >> ( btw, you know you can never blow the...
• Pulled my fridge today and...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:50:15 -0500
  ...The performance of my once ice-making, easy-to-light fridge has been faltering the last year or so, to the point that I...
• Battery isolator question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:53:53 -0700
  ...Battery-Isolation-Smart-Isolator/dp/B00400D6WU I've given away the fridge and will remove its solenoid for more room in the under seat...
• Re: More fridge help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:34:12 -0600
  ...in your gas lines, the way you did it. >Does your fridge light and how about the flames on the stove? Well thanks all...
• Dometic 182 B Propane probs
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 06:01:53 -0400
  ...ANy comments on this? When I hook the lead from the thermocouple to the indicator panel on the fridge cabinet it is red. Does...
• RV Registration (Was Fw: Alcohol Consmption In Westies! (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 14:40:53 -0700
  ...At that > time, they noted that because it includes a bed, stove and fridge, it meets the > basic definition of an RV, rather than...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Refrigerator noise...?
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 14:00:37 -0400
  ...It does not matter whether the fridge is running off propane, battery or electric...Has any one else come across this problem ... and a...
• Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:33:09 -0600
  Its not a point worth arguing about but if the fridge runs for 72 hours I'd think it had to build some measurable...
• Re: Will whoever left the fridge door open....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:17:17 -0600
  ...Will whoever left the fridge door open.... Cold here today.....Im in the same area as Jonce.....Jonce can you see my breath? Right...
• Re: Dometic 128B amp consumption
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 11:32:07 -0700
  I think if you open the fridge door on the inside is a manufacturers tag that has this info. Mark Gilles H Turmel wrote...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:03:11 -0400
  ...hr nominal, which would give about 48 hours burn per tankful on one burner, neglecting the fridge which goes 2-3 weeks. Yrs, d
• Re: 115V AC wiring question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:25:24 -0400
  ...from an '84, with the water pump internal to the tank. Fridge is RM182B, with light on the LED panel instead of internal meter...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:10:27 -0400
  At 08:11 PM 8/22/2010, neil n wrote: >Thanks David. Fan blade sticks out 4 - 3/8" max. Fan is ok. Added...
• FS:70 VW CAMPER, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 13:10:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...FS:70 VW CAMPER for sale 70' vw camper pop-top good top ,runs good , fridge, sink $1100.oo obo [206]572-6210 ask...
• propane tank kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 17:02:35 -0400
  ...have a 1980 Westy that I want to add a real fridge (not the lousy icebox) and stove to. If anybody has done this...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 10:56:23 -0600
  It seems to me that unless the interior lights, fridge, etc are hooked directly to the aux battery, the aux battery does no good...
• FS: '86 Syncro Camper $3500 Philly
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:40:38 EST
  ...has removeable fridge, tho. ) scroll down. [message/rfc822]
• Not read: 81 Westy fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:43:27 -0700
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• Read: 81 Westy fridge problem
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 11:28:19 -0700
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• Dometic 182 B parts
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 19:30:36 -0400
  Has anyone had success getting parts for a Dometic 182B prop/elec fridge?? I need the door gasket and would like to inquire about...
• Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:45:42 -0700
  i run on propane when driving and in 3 years NEVER had the flame blow out. Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting...
• Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 22:11:56 -0700
  <http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/Refrigerator/Lighting_the_Dometic_182.htm> Jim Ri wrote: > I wish I could get mine lit! Tried like...
• 87 westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 13:32:18 -0400
  ...Located in Columbus Ohio Full west set-up with AC, fridge, sink, etc. Tape deck, Runs well, body/underbody have no signifcant rust problems...