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• Re: westy standard
  Historical mailing list - BNGR8FUL
  Thu, 21 May 1998 07:42:12 EDT
  ...But it does have a sink/fridge and gas heater. Im not sure if this makes it a deluxe or standard
• Price for a VW 1979 devon moonraker
  Historical mailing list - Lukas Heukamp
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:46:14 +0100
  ...1979 full lift top fridge 12v part broken 2l engine with 80.000 miles door rusted full side tent Thanks a lot. Lukas Heukamp...
• Re: Fuel injectors needed
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 15:14:35 EST
  ...being left alone with a blue injector, with wine in the fridge. >> Yes, I suspected this at first, but the chilling Merlot was still...
• westy wiring
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 21 May 2002 10:27:11 -0700
  ...where is the main power cord for the westy stuff (sink, fridge) and is the westy light on the same circuit? thanks matthew 86...
• Re: Fridge Section? do i need to make one?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 16 May 2005 20:45:23 -0400
  ben, i for one would love to see you do it, your coolant bleedding procedure works to a "t" would love to see you...
• Isotherm Fridge - was Norcold 0040
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:10:55 -0400
  The Isotherm CR65 fits (perfect width, a little deeper and with space left on top) and has more volume than the 182B. It's...
• Re: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:51:01 -0700
  I went with a Norcold DC0040, runs on 12v DC only. On 6/29/07, ted ackley <tunated1019@yahoo.com> wrote: > > What frig did...
• FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:03:06 -0700
  ...bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> <font face="Century Gothic">Interesting article on fridge venting - might be good for generating ideas.<br> <br> <br> <a class...
• Re: Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:30:53 -0300
  Not to pollute / Hi-Jack this thread too much, but speaking of "portable", has anyone tried the 3-way absorption fridge that Mobicool sells...
• Re: Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 12:04:51 -0700
  ...best sequence to > remove the westy interior in? Right now my fridge works very reliably. > I'm worried I'm likely to put everything...
• Re: Solution - Re: Dometic fridge (external) fan replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:56:08 -0700
  ...I > didn't like the idea of having 4 corroding piecies of rubber in the back > of the fridge so compromised with 2 screws...
• Re: LPG lines, Flexible?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 1 May 2016 18:29:29 -0700
  ...But that aside, you might have a problem making the curves in the flex line to match up with the fridge inlet. And you...
• Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:44:20 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Keep in mind the fridge was intended to run on 12v power only when the engine was running to conserve...
• Use of X signal to control fridge and/or aux battery relay
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 20:33:17 -0700
  ...This switches an existing fridge or aux battery relay over to X signal control. G1 and G3 are powered by fuse S12, which also...
• Re: 1984 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 16:52:14
  Having removed the fridge from my '90 Vanagon at least 20 times I have finally figured out how to keep it working. You can...
• Re: Refrigerator Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 08:39:23 PDT
  ...I will probably find out this week, because once I get the fuel tank leak fixed, I need to pull my fridge and find...
• Re: High beam blue LED
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 11:52:00 -0800
  ...On a side note- I replaced the dim fridge propane indicator LED with a high brightness LED with no problems. The fridge LED is...
• Re: Trip Report - Westies @ Watkins
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Dean G
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 07:55:52 -0400
  ...Turned out to be my 'fridge fan. I had started it on propane at the camp site to keep my milk cold. So I...
• speaking of fridges... a mod
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 May 2005 21:31:45 -0700
  I took the fridge out this evening to do a mod we discussed on this list last year. Started with replacing a broken stock...
• Re: Will whoever left the fridge door open....
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:23:21 -0800
  ...Will whoever left the fridge door open.... Please close it! Here south of the Mason Dixon line (okay DC isn't very far south...
• Re: '88 Westy Frig
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Sun, 6 Oct 1996 13:27:59 -0700
  ...Number one, don't trust the little change of color in the corner of the fridge itself. I have never seen it on; my...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:52:34 -1000
  ...Perhaps > the Dometic engineers thought a three-way fridge would be a good thing. > I don't. > > BTW, when you run the fridge using...
• Re: Anyone know of a good cooler for a Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 07:05:46 -0400
  AFter looking at this cooler, you would be better off to buy a small appartment size fridge, and a 120v to 12v converter. You...
• fridge exhaust cover
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:34:40 -0500
  "make sure you have a cover for the fridge exhaust/intake, so that you don't get water in there when washing the outside...
• Re: camper water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:24:33 -0400
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>> As a backup means of determining if the fridge is operating (on flame, >> which is what the LED...
• Re: Pop top side bar lift?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:01:05 -0500
  ...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: Another Dometic Problem, Archives searched
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:22:02 -0700
  ...After leaving the fridge on propane >>> overnight >>> > I noted water condensate on the outside of the vent (actually could >>> see >>> > some steam) and an...
• Re: Propane Expert Eye Needed: Supply Line To Dometic Fridge (pics)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:50:03 -0700
  ...Supply Line To Dometic Fridge (pics) | |Hi all. | |Do any of these bends look like the tube is collapsed too much? | |4 pics: |http...
• Re: Fire Talk - Campers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 07:52:03 -0300
  This sounds interesting...so is it as easy as just switching the 3 position switch to 12v after the fridge is lit ??? On Fri...
• inside out
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:42:35 -0800
  ...We've never gotten the fridge to light on propane so we've been planning to remove it for cleaning and general troubleshooting. And...
• Re: fridge problems-LEAST IMPACT TO THE EARTH
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:49:10 EST
  ...plant some trees! Plant them in the Van ? Front of the fridge would be good so we can have a cold one under a...
• RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:55:13 -0700
  ...Currently it cools only on AC After assembled, fridge lit, but didn't cool. (used BBQ tank outside) No real heat going into 1st...
• Dometic Flue Assy was Re: Fridge vent cover
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:50:21 -0400
  At 08:58 AM 7/7/2009, Pascal Giasson wrote: >Check the Samba.com vanagon classifieds. I see them there quite >frequently. He's...
• Re: Propane going out while driving
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Tue, 8 Nov 1994 16:26:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...It has never been demonstrated that using the fridge on propane while driving is dangerous. Many current refrigerators are only 120V and propane with...
• Re: Upper bunk
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Feb 1995 10:18:49 -0600 (CST)
  ...How >does one get into the upper bunk on a Camper? Well, in our 75 camper, we first climb onto the fridge/stove top...
• Re: '82 Westfalia $800 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 01:09:44 EST
  ...tires, Alpine stereo/cass system, pop-up camper bed, elec propane fridge, $800 OBO. (860) 447-8544 (3). New London >> any listmember buy this...
• undeniable signs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:26:42 -0700
  ...at least) have returned ...but the one sign that really yells "Summer is Coming" is the raft of "Dometic fridge questions". vernally yours, Alistair
• Re: Westy Fridge Now Works Great! 23 Degrees F
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 24 May 1999 13:39:15 -0400
  From: Mark Drillock < > Yesterday I made the discovery that the propane pressure was set to only > 8 inches on my 82 Westy. The Dometic...
• westy lists to port
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:43:41 -0800
  ...does lean a bit (just noticeable) to the cabinet/stove/sink/fridge/table side. So is this normal? Eg, would a new westy (if...
• FS: 86 syncro westy (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - matt bezark
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:07:31 -0700
  ...gold 1986 syncro westy weekender (fridge, but no stove or sink) very good condition, no big dents or rust. $11,900 obo call 303...
• Re: Aux. Battery Pondering
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 24 May 2001 10:23:20 EDT
  My '85 Wolfsburg Westy came with a removable dual voltage Domtec fridge that mounts behind the passenger seat and plugs in to the outlet...
• Re: � � � Re: What do YOU h ave in your fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:25:57 EDT
  In a message dated 9/9/02 8:30:36 AM, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: > While you are looking for the NLA ice...
• $29,850 Now...Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 01:05:38 -0700
  ...I'll offer my '85 for $750,000 canadian and mine even has the egg shelf still in the fridge! On Thursday, June 19...
• Re: haha..making ice in a westy fridge?? haha (wasbarbie ice cube trays)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 20 May 2004 16:10:38 -0500
  Mine makes Ice at any temperature you'd care to go camping in. Once I had the windows rolled up and parked in the...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:27:20 -0700
  Our fridge didn't work on a recent trip and I suspect the cause was the battery was too low. I think there may...
• auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sun, 8 May 2011 15:35:30 -0700
  ...it currently only runs the fridge (norcold) and inverter. i want to wire things up so the stereo and lights run off the deepcycle...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 19:34:46 -0600
  ...As for consumption, I just camped for 2 weeks, cooked and used the gas for the fridge and not run out. The fridge uses...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Wed, 25 May 2005 13:39:37 -0700
  i just want to be clear - the point is NOT "don't use the fridge while driving", the point IS (or was) to flip...
• Re: Fridge problem... which thing is malfunctioning?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 May 2015 11:01:26 -0500
  ...You're rated for six degrees (maybe eight?) >> out of plumb in either direction, which is far more than most >> absorption fridges. Running it...
• Re: anyone bought a Coleman thermoelectric cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 23:28:41 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>I have a coleman 12V fridge set up in my van. The fridge itself draws 3amps. and...
• Used parts up for grabs
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:37:49 -0400
  ...internal and external engine parts, cooling system parts, metal body parts, plastic body parts, brake parts, suspension parts, electrical parts, glass parts, fridges and...
• Dometic Fridge woes
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jun 1997 16:30:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Hope you find it's the same type problem, because this is cheap fix versus RV repair shop bill, or new fridge!.. Ron Katz...
• Re: Fridge Fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:53:00 -0600
  ...or at least, this > part of it! > > I'd like to install the "matchbook" fan in my fridge in the westy. > Gotta keep the...
• dual battery/vanagon.com error?
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 12:24:15 -0500
  ...The Vanagon.com page says the two red wires run the fridge and the cabin light. My Bentley says the two red wires go...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 19:05:16 -0400
  ...The fridge is using about 250g of propane per full day. Just try to go to a big RV center like "Au foyer du...
• Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:25:40 -0700
  ...I am not all that impressed with the westy fridge and have not yet cut the vent hole in the side of my conversion...
• Re: Frig on 12v
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:32:49 -0700
  The stock 3 way fridge setup can't and doesn't work on 12 volts unless the engine is running. It is simple to...
• chilling westy draft (beer)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:56:20 -0800
  ...Perhaps a copper line wrapped around the fridge cooling elements? Doubtful I think. I had previously dreamed about using heat from the engine coolant...
• Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:37:31 -0600
  > Did you do a paint match for the drawer front or did you > salvage the fridge door? I was conservative and did nothing that...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:12:14 -0700
  ...I connected a 12V > analog clock to the fridge fan wires, so that the clock would accurately > measure the full time the fridge was...