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• Re: Elec. Questions/Auxiliary Battery/
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:24:53 -0700
  ...Find the 2.5mm red wire leaving the back of the fuse panel that > connects with terminal 87 of the fridge relay under the...
• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:13:08 -0700
  ...5mm blue trigger > wire to terminal 86 on the fridge relay, which causes the relay to close > (terminal 85 is grounded by means of...
• Re: 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 May 2003 14:00:36 -0400
  ...Has anyone tried replacing the Dometic with a 12V only fridge, >such as the Igloo Kool Mate 40? > >http://www.igloocoolers.com/products/active...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:56:13 -0400
  ...Karl Don Hanson wrote: >> Actually...I think the real story is....Maybe....trying to use a 12v > battery powered fridge for an extended time...
• Re: Fridge vent cover
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:32:47 -0400
  ...type=cite class=cite cite="">Where can I buy a outside fridge vent cover ( not plastic) for a 84 Vanagon?<br> Go Westy &amp...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:03:44 -0400
  ...EDU> Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 6:41 pm Subject: Re: fridge wont stay lit > > The Vanagon's Camper Supplement manual actually specifies +/-8...
• Re: Battery question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:18:43 -0400
  ...Driven off the fridge relay. Their instructions make it easy to install at the expense of performance. Yrs, d
• Re: Minor fridge mods addendum
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:16:03 -0700
  It wouldn't budge and I didn't think of using heat gun. Will get around to it. Alistair > On Jun 21, 2017, at...
• '86 WE weekender Dometic fridge floor clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Annette Le
  Fri, 11 May 2012 15:29:35 -0700
  Hi All, I recently purchased a 1986 Wolfsburg Edition Weekender with the original Dometic refrigerator located behind the passenger seat. It is missing one...
• Re: Me and Peregrine fille ...
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:13:16 -0500
  >>...with girls, as soon as you open up the fridge and show them the ice cube tray, you have another convert. << Yep, that's...
• Re: Propane Expert Eye Needed: Supply Line To Dometic Fridge (pics)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:09:08 -0400
  At 06:30 PM 8/20/2010, neil n wrote: >I realize it's hard to tell via pics online, but IF bends poorly...
• 1980 VW Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Thomas K. Burkholder
  Sun, 30 Oct 94 21:35:06 -0800
  - The half-camper (sing, fridge, pop-top, but no propane or stove) variety. Canvas in good shape. - engine < 1 year old, recently overhauled brakes...
• Re: Dometic Fridge on my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 13:09:32 -0400
  At 08:24 8/20/99 -0800, Brian Walch wrote: >There is a center dial (maybe dial "C" according to the diagram) that looks...
• for sale: vanagon hitch, westy tables, plus more westy stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 02:18:14 EDT
  ...complete set of westy curtains, light brown or tan westy table, and arms vanagon hitch westy fridge racks, and trays for the door, and...
• Re: Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:47:26 -0800
  You forgot the address of the origional manuf. Euro-American RV Products 2506 Douglas Dam Road, Sevierville,Tennessee 37876 +1 423.908.9384 +1...
• 11 in. pressure = how many Bars - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:23:45 +0200
  ...But are we talking 11 inches of WATER or 11 inches of MERCURY to run the Westy fridge??? I assume water as that is...
• Re: Camping out Veggy style. Any vegetarians on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:02:53 -0400
  ...These last for a few days in the fridge or cooler and are great. > What's in your camping food supply?
• Water tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Philip and Buffy Simmons
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 11:51:43 -0800
  ...Bently info is sparse on this.anyone ever done this? Do I gotta pull the fridge? (I just put it back and it works...
• REALLY cheap westy on www.trader.ca
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:30:14 -0500
  ...4 spd., watercooled, air, fridge, stove, stereo, go anywhere & enjoy! 170K, $1450.Sports Car Factory, (613)989- 2171, John. Website: www.hallville.com SPORTSCAR...
• Re: - 83.5-85 Vanagon Stainless Coolant Pipes!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:40:44 -0700
  ...B'sides, I probabaly have food in my fridge older than the Duff gurl. Catfud... yes, I've seen it before. -- BenT
• Re: stupid refig. question-newbie on the frig
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:56:31 -0400
  ...On May 2, 2005, at 9:59 AM, Paul Guzyk wrote: > Both the flame window in the bottom of the fridge and the factory...
• Re: how do you test late model fridge ignitor?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:38:26 -0400
  A sure fire way to test an early ignitor is to put your fingers on the end of the cable and push the button...
• 87 westy camper fuse question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 11 May 2008 20:24:11 -0700
  ...Is the other fuse for the fridge fan? thanks gary ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it...
• Re: dometic thermostat replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:46:49 -0700
  ...Great place to deal with, they've been very helpful on parts for both fridges, even some hard to find items. This is their...
• Re: Fifth connection on relay
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:03:14 -0800
  ...It refers to it as a "ground connection", which I find a little confusing, but the fridge relay does show the same "thin line...
• Camper/ pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Thu, 27 Oct 94 14:01 CDT
  ...What would be a reasonable offer for the stove/sink/fridge stuff? What should I be careful of? I know I won't be...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:54:36 -0400
  ...Perhaps the Dometic engineers thought a three-way fridge would be a good thing. I don't. BTW, when you run the fridge using...
• FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - adam f grove
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 22:44:23 -0800
  ...fridge Stereo with four speakers Four brand new tyres Custom cabinets/accessories Security system Propane furnace with thermostat All camper accessories work including fridge...
• Dometic Fridge Flame Window. Reseal with Hi Temp RTV?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:55:36 -0700
  ...Other than some unusual things like the drain tube snapped off about 3" from the combustion box, the fridge appears to be in good...
• Re: Help with 12v Dometic wiring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:00:21 -0700
  ...started charging, would the fridge relay then not be able to energize ? ( due to lack of esoteric connection to the fridge relay from the...
• Re: Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:05:12 -0800
  Jeanne, The fridge is not going all the time... the thermostat turns the heating element on and off as needed to cool the inside...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:22:50 -0400
  ...This fridge was a standard item purchased out of a catalogue. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:31:44 -0700
  ...Maybe the high > pressure sprayers could get water into the flue? After inspecting the > burn chambers of both my 84 and 90 Dometic fridge...
• Re: Dometic fridge problems
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 3 Sep 2017 09:35:35 -0700
  ...mcneely On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 10:12 PM, Andre Fiedler <fiedlerac@gmail.com> wrote: > I've got the Dometic fridge in my...
• Re: What do you use solar or an aux battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:36:36 -0500
  ...In my old 79 the aux battery would power the two way fridge overnight. > In my 85 I use propane for extended stays. All...
• Re: Fun's over (ie.Trip report) Longish
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 19:15:48 -0400
  ...The small circulator fan I installed in the fridge >died after 1 month of continuous duty. It was one of the Radio Shack Match...
• Need advice: Propane/LP system check -- RV service center?
  Historical mailing list - J J
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 07:15:51 -0700
  Hello! I've had my '85 Westy for a little while now and want to try firing up the fridge and stove. Since the...
• Re: ugh!! fridge still blowing out!!
  Historical mailing list - Justin M.Mayrand
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 09:21:02 -0400
  ...check the archives, tried gasket sealant, readjusted the flue itself, > pulled fridge and made sure the combustion chamber was cleaned and > sealed, > measured the...
• Re: speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 08:39:38 -0400
  ...I've even thought of using the OXY LIGHT to do something different like indicate when the fridge is on 12 volts or something...
• Re: Refrigerator drain plug
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:53:29 -0400
  ...The fridge will blow out if the drain isn't sealed -- lets air move sideways through the system impelled by external pressure instead of...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:24:05 -0700
  On 07/17/2012 04:13 PM, Karl Wolz wrote: > Wouldn't we also need to level the fridge (to say nothing of the...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:36:29 -0600
  Ya, My mistake, I meant one LED for Battery and Three LED's for water level. Trevor R. >> "My Van is a '91 GL...
• 80 camper for sale (CA.BA)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 16 Sep 95 10:20:39 CDT
  ...80 VW Westfalia Camper $3500 1980 Westfalia Vanagon VW Camper - sleeps four (pop-top) - fridge, stove, sink all work. - 87,000 miles (3,000...
• S&S Header photo
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 23:45:45 -0400
  ...http://members.aol.com/rubatoguy/Vanmods.htm Also some photos of Dometic fridge mods at: http://members.aol.com/rubatoguy/Dometic.htm Best viewed...
• fs:86' Westy (Florida)
  Historical mailing list - fcf
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 10:20:05 -0500
  Posting this for a friend: ---------------------------------------- |130k miles | | 4 speed | |fridge, stove, a/c, hitch, etc. | | | | Asking $6000 | | | |Located in Big Pine Key, Florida Keys...
• '80 RHD UK Camper for sale in Maryland
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 12:36:34 EST
  ...inspection, no rust, only 97k orig miles, white, sink/stove/beds/fridge/cabinets/aux propane heater/ shower in rear/lots of goodies.... runs great...
• FS- 1989 Westfalia 86k Miles 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Herbert S. Phillips III
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 19:13:22 -0600
  ...Pop-top, sink , stove and fridge, Looks just like a 1991 model, everything works great, never modified all stock VW. Just had new heads...
• fridge door on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 11:53:11 -0700
  http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=288171384 vw westy 87', refrig-door grey, excellent condition Not mine, etc. Just thought...
• F.S. '84 Westy , $3900, Allentown, Pa
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 12:30:24 EDT
  ...brown int, am/fm/ CD player, 1.9L engine, stove, sink, fridge, bed, tables, etc. runs good and inspected in pa. call him for...
• FS: 84 Westy needs engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Fahrney
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:50:19 -0700
  For Sale: 84 Westy. Body and interior in great shape. Fridge, stove etc all in good working order. Engine blowing smoke and has no...
• Re: Fridge flue vent cover
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 23:08:28 -0800
  Found it. It is number 12 and it is actually the container and not the lid that fits perfectly over the vent. William 1989...
• Re: 2 questions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 02:54:52 -0400
  ...I got a replacement at RVWorld (check the archives on replacement fridge fans)....The replacement is a lot quieter.
• Dometic 182B Service Manual
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:05:38 -0600
  ...BTW...I have the automatic lighting version of the fridge so the igniter is electronic. --peace-- stu
• Re[2]: Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 28 Apr 97 09:26:00 PDT
  ...What is the longest continuous use anyone has gotten out of their propane tank? This would include running the fridge 24 hours a day...
• Re: Deep cycle battery replacement for Eurovan 92
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 18:44:14 -0800
  ...The charger below the fridge outputs about 2 amperes. Could > > it be that the battery needs to be plugged for a much longer time...
• We got it! 82 turbo diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 21:05:39 -0500
  ...We plugged in the utilities and switched the fridge to 120v. It is as cold as the fridge in my house. It even made...
• Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:14:19 -0700
  David, this is a useful summary, but what things to you put in the fridge? What things don't you put in there? Have...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 19 May 2009 21:10:37 -0600
  ...that one makes the wheels go around and requires the vehicle operator's full attention, not worrying about fridge fires ..... or cell phone use...
• Dometic fire alert - errata
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 09:10 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Solder the RED fan wires to the fridge's Yellow wire which comes from the thermo switch, and the BLUE fan wires to the...
• P22 Westy layout
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:41:01 -0700
  ...Thus no stove and no true fridge. It has a stainless sink and an icebox style "fridge" that require blocks of ice to keep...