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• Re: Vitrifrigo temp data
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 18:33:22 -0400
  ...For example, a compressor fridge has a startup pulse, and also very likely has current pulses that occur several times per motor revolution. Because...
• Measurements for side holes.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:38:46 -0230
  ...The area covered runs from the seams front and rear, to the first crease up top (just below the fridge exhaust) down to the...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 19:35:43 -0700
  dear fire in fridge i asked that question a long time ago and was told that the driving can blow out the flame and...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 22:03:22 -0500
  ...It has an ice box instead of the fridge, a sink, a slightly bigger water tank but no stove. I like this interior, while...
• Full Westy vs "Weekender" Pop-Top Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 17:01:00 GMT
  ...His van has just the rear facing jumpseat and table (elec fridge) and rear cabinet style of interior. My wife likes the 7 passenger...
• 83 Westy converting to 240V from 110V
  Historical mailing list - Dodgy Bugga
  Thu, 13 May 2004 11:45:50 +0100
  ...I know the fridge will only work on 110 so I will have to buy a 240 to 110 inverter but they only cost...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 04:23:41 -0800
  ...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: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:09:06 -0700
  ...at 3:03 PM, The Bus Depot wrote: > If keeping the fridge running on propane while driving is a > problem, here's a nice...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:35:35 -0400
  On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>wrote: >> Does my description of the box base tell what...
• Re: Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:39:54 -0700
  Hi Richard. Funny. For some reason, the address in your reply has "3D" added to it. The original link in the email I posted...
• Re: Refrigerators, alarms, fans and other toys
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 16 May 1995 07:24:55 +0000
  ...This talk about fridge fans has me really curious. Could someone please post the make & model of the fan. It might be available at...
• Vans in WI
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fisher
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 19:27:50 -0500
  81 camper, fridge, stove, sink, awning, propane heater, stove. body excellant, runs OK, $2000/offer (608) 233-2598 81 Westy, auto, $2800 OBO (414...
• Re: Need Clean Fridge File
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 17:36:04 EST
  You could also use a sanitizer sold for the food service industry for that final step and in between trips. I have used a...
• Re: Westy ThanksGiving in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 00:17:09 +0200
  ...it is the same as the outside tempereature? We go to fridge temps outside up here in Northern Europe now. PerL Chilled 87 Syncro...
• 85 Vanagon F/S Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:59:36 -0700
  ...Partially camperized (aux battery, counter top, 12v fridge). Tinted windows, after-market sunroof, CD, extra insulation. Two tone blue/brown interior. Middle seat removed...
• 99 EVC for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brannon, William [MAJ]
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:52:19 -0500
  ...Has the single pedestal seat, so you can get to the fridge. Camped in only twice. Everything is perfect! Bill (701) 734 6352 Wilton...
• Re: Reefer madness
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:15:18 -0300
  ...Could someone direct me? In August of 1999 there was a discussion with the subject line of "More fridge help needed" that talks about...
• Re: Fridge flue vent cover
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 01:43:00 EST
  In a message dated 3/29/03 12:45:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, developtrust@COX.NET writes: > > I thought the purpose was to...
• Re: Fridge was Smoking!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:07:14 -0700
  That's a good suggestion, but I'm curious as to why smoke was coming out of the flue. Debris getting in LP chamber...
• Re: Friday fridge replacement (ideas)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:54:45 -0700
  Craig, there was a running joke a while back on the list.. some guy stops by poptopheaven.com or some where with his syncro...
• Re: dometic thermostat replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:42:55 -0700
  You didn't give a year and more importantly, the model number of your fridge (RM182A, B or BEGI). Westfalia shows two different Thermostats...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:40:05 -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...
• Re: refrigerator behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:47:14 -0400
  Easy way to check if the fridge is lighted is by feeling the exhaust vent. When the flame goes out it cools off quickly...
• Re: What do you use solar or an aux battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:08:56 -0700
  ...seraph-net.net');>> wrote: > >> So if the extra battery is for fridge and accessories, why does the >> weekender have one? >> >> On Tuesday, June 23...
• Vanagons, bus, Campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:16:53 EST
  ...sink/stove/fridge CALL or email '84 Vanagon GL sunroof model (huge 3.5'x3.5' sunroof) blue w/ blue int. 4spd, 1.9...
• My Dometic Status 05/29/99
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Sat, 29 May 1999 08:50:42 -0400
  ...Oh yeah, Is there going to be a compliation of the many tips and hints about Dometic fridges??
• Re: Propane tank endurance
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 22:16:13 PDT
  I have gone as long as three weeks with the fridge running virtually all the time and using the burners once in the morning...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:13 -0700
  ...How does it work over a few days on propane? Mark Michael Elliott wrote: > Well, my fridge is, I think, working and my experience...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:20:05 -0700
  ...Before assembling fridge, I ran acid/water mix through jet. Washed it with water immediately. Could I have damaged jet if acid mix too...
• Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:43 -0400
  ...Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve? We just got back from a cross country trip (see separate email) and had to run the fridge...
• Re: Volkwagen Westfalia JOKER sighting
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Thu, 24 May 2001 07:58:34 -0500
  ...Yes, the fridge lit right up ! After we learned what Auf & Zu mean on all the valves between the tank the stove, fridge & heater...
• Re: refrigerator, firewall fuel fitting and winter gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:14:09 -0600
  ...This makes it hard to test the fridge. Guess I > thought I'd hear it "pop" on like the mini fridge in my office...
• Re: Subject: Re: A question that I couldn't find in the FAQ, or the archives...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 11:14:25 -0700
  ...Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills > >> > >> in the archives. Direct search of the Vanagon archives doesn't > >> pick it up for lots of...
• Re: Dometic mystery ....tentatively resolved!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:27:49 -0600
  ...I just came back from several days at 5,000-10,000' with my fridge running for a week or more, no problems. Again...
• Re: Anyone want an 85 weekender dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:19:09 -0800
  ...out our garage and > I have an original 85 weekender dometic fridge that I have to find a new > home for... or it goes...
• Re: new dometic model
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 25 Aug 2018 09:37:47 -0400
  ...The LT also has larger vents for the fridge. (To the outside and one in the back of the counter) I run it on...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 05:59:39 -0400
  ...end up being $1200 ~ $1300 retail price if I bring those fridges in and I will need to have them come on a pallet...
• Re: dead dometic
  Historical mailing list - Lanni
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 10:40:29 -0700
  ...as an aside, the gentleman who is working on the fridge told me that the part was "unobtainable." he said he'd spent quite...
• Troubleshooting Gas Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 19:34:37 -0500
  Hi All, This weekend I managed to determine that the 12v and the 110v parts of the fridge were working on my 87 Westy...
• Re: secret compartments paranoia
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:07:43 -0600
  ...Next to the water tank behind the fridge If you have a heater, under the belly pan under the fridge (takes 2 hours to...
• Re: LP vent cover
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:38:08 -0800
  ...Even when the fridge has been running... (and yes it is clear, because I can blow air into it and into the combustion chamber...
• Day 2 (west to east) Gallup, NM.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 01:51:10 EDT
  ...The fridge only kept things slightly cool (75-80). However, I put a bag of ice into the water container and we had COLD...
• Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 21 May 2006 13:25:54 +0000
  ...A final option would be to pull the fridge and install a water tank there. I do not want to take this route, because...
• Re: Friday Rambling( Bay Bashing)
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:45:14 -0700
  ...As to interior comfort; well of course the vanagon wins hands down IF you need an interior stove and real fridge. That technology was...
• Re: pics of the infamous pick n pull van!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 05:00:58 -0800
  ...The upper fridge door is the one from above the water tank. The early Westys known as P22 had no stove and had smaller...
• So what is this part?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:55:47 +0000
  ...87 Westy.  Cabinet to the right of the fridge. Shelf in cabinet.  Little screws with rubber/plastic sheath/cover at top ot screw.  Uesd...
• Re: 87-91 Westfalia Differences
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:39:37 -0800
  ...I was under the impression that there were different fridge models or features. Just misinformation, I guess. Thanks again, James V 90 Carat
• Where to travel in the US
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 09:42:56 EDT
  ...WANTED: *Hikes (day) *Drives *Places not to missed Thanks Marion and Chris 1995 EB and the fridge still works.
• van bits
  Historical mailing list - Carlo Borsattino
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 05:56:44 EDT
  ...GAS oven hob grill, gas(?) fridge, sink, panels, etc.. etc... please send any info - i need urgently! Carlo. in England near South London
• interested in making your vanagon into a westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 12:19:38 EDT
  ...sink/stove/propane tank/fridge/swivel seat mechanisms/exterior outlets/sofabed/cabinets/tables/lights/curtains/sidepanels/camper windows w/ screens/ poptops w/ good fiberglass...
• Dometic
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 07:42:39 -0400
  ...cares-which seems to be the problem) about our little obsolete fridges. Has anyone used this site with any luck? techservice@dometic.com Wendy...
• Re: Second propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 23:48:08 -0500
  ...the proper WC inches for the furnace, and leave the original as is for the fridge. Twice the propane=longer time between fills! Karl
• Westy for sale in NY
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 14:57:47 -0400
  '82 Westfalia Good condition, all camping accesories, stove, fridge asking $3,600 (914)-923-3778 Never seen it but would call for who ever...
• Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:59:19 -1000
  I am looking for a good 12v refrigerator for my van to complete my custom cabinet project. Not too interested in propane but that...
• FS CDN 86 Westy Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 15:23:04 -0400
  ...Auto, PM, PS, fridge, stove, sink, awning, and much more. Camp or travel in confort. Excellent fuel mileage. $8,600. 902-452-8174
• Re: Greasy residue in Propane fitting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 11:18:26 EDT
  ...fitting) in the system and doesn't travel upwards into the fridge or stove. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1.5D...
• Outgrown??? NVC :)
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 23:59:55 EDT
  ...when I die, put a case of obsidian stout in the fridge, dig a hole, and coast us on in, and cover us up...
• Re: Fridge fan upgrades photos
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 11:43:49 -0500
  Edward, you inquired: << Those of you who have made it possible to override the thermo control fro the exterior fan and have it run...
• parting out '81 westy in SE PA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 10:32:18 EST
  parting out '81 westy, good aircooled 2.0L , 4spd trans, whole poptop section, full camper interior w/ stove/sink/fridge/bed cabinets/h2O tank...
• Re: [vanagon] Fridge experts: need advice
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:55:13 -0400
  <<...there is an ice film where the ice-trays go, the door seals well, but I can only get 45 degrees (measured digitally about...