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• a MUST have for Vanagon owners
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:16:01 -0500
  ...exhaust' (thinking of all you guys going around "blowing" on the fridge vent system!) http://snurl.com/1xs2 In VW Love, Light & Laughter, Jay...
• Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:38:06 -0400
  12 volt fridge operation? The short answer is just don't bother with it- propane is your friend. I'm speaking from 17 years...
• Re: camping accessories?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 00:42:00 -0600
  ...If I used my fridge, I wouldn't have to worry 'bout turning the propane off. ;>) bob
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:55:19 -0600
  > And on a seperate note, is there any "safety" advantage to using pipe > "dope" (grey stuff) on threads where fridge connects to LP supply...
• Re: Dometic insulation
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:47:52 -0700
  ...vacuum panels, nice idea but have to be custom made to the fridge's dimensions. certainly not a "drop in" replacement. Alistair '82 westy...
• Re: westfalia interiors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:56:47 -0700
  ...No fridge either, just an icebox and sink in a narrower kitchen cabinet. The storage area under the sink is a little narrower to...
• Westfalia - 4 Passenger to 7
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:55:16 +0000
  ...Of course I can't open the fridge door with the seat in place. But I can open the cabinet door. Whenever I'm...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 10:08:59 -0500
  ...Was during > my ongoing effort to make the propane fridge work a wee bit better. > > I thought I’d play with lower temp setting...
• Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:36:46 -0500
  ...I put a cigar lighter outlet on the cabinet wall at the rear of the fridge cabinet. Near the little square grille for fridge...
• Re: Filling LP tank for the first time
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 10:00:24 MST
  ...Overfilling your tank can cause some minor problems operating the fridge (in my experience). I don't think that two many people will agree...
• Re: Westy fridge vent cap [what is it??]
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 19:07:34 -0700
  ...Westy fridge vent cap [what is it??] At 12:25 PM -0700 4/18/00, Gerald Masar wrote: >Cover the plastic vent cover... OK...
• Re: Westys insulated?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 06:09:58 EDT
  ...Take a look back there some time when you remove the fridge to give it its yearly check-up. You will get a big...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:05:33 -0500
  ...I added a temperature probe in the fridge too, that I can read up forward in the cab. It's attached to the reading...
• Re: Dometic Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:47:38 EDT
  ...There was no connection to that spade connector. >>>>>>Well, I'm done with checking out the fridge, runs on propane, ac, and 12v, did...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:24:07 -0500
  ...I have enough power that I<BR>can go indefinitely with good weather and keep the fridge (and the wife who<BR>has a...
• Re: Grills, grills, grills
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:46:32 -0700
  ...I use a Truck Fridge. With that, there's room for a small 6 position panel like this: (image link): https://maraindustrial.com/cart...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:33:29 -0400
  ...with the fitting in the van > that connects to the OEM fridge. Overall it's 100% better than the > RM182B ! Bigger inside, easier to...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:25:28 -0400
  ...the black wire in the cabinet to the right of the fridge. >Would I disconnect the black wire from the connector leading to the...
• Re: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 21:42:48 -0400
  ...We have had continual problems (7-10) with the fridge, roof leak, flaky paint, door locks that went out, new hydrolics for the roof...
• Re: flue vent
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 19:41:17 -0500
  ...The inner flat gizmo in ours was slightly askew when we bought the van and speeds over 5 mph would blow out the fridge...
• Re: 82 diesel with alternator probs
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:44:30 -0700
  ...Any suggestions or clues?? Thanks, Beside the alternator and battery, one more thing to check is the fridge relay. At least in my '82...
• Re: Trouble on the road: starter motor and charging relay have common problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:22:46 -0400
  Ah! If it's wired like (or from) the fridge relay, the control circuit grounds through the starter solenoid so it can't activate...
• Re: frig
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 09:06:02 -0400
  ...letters > > > > > On Friday, August 8, 2014 10:22 PM, Mike Riley <mkriley@FUSE.NET> wrote: > > > > Fridge is a contraction of fridgidaire not refrigerator > Mike >
• Re: Nvc: cooler recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 30 May 2014 20:55:54 -0400
  ...Any suggestions? > >Thanks >Jeff Check out the Truckfridge portable fridges I sell - 31 and 41-liter models. Made by Indel, very nice quality. www...
• Hershey progress
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:12:15 -0400
  ...Later this week I'm swapping out the fridge and installing a set of GoWesty exterior connections. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a
• Re: 87-91 Westfalia Differences
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 22:16:59 EST
  ...camper-specific features on Westfalia Full > Campers from 87 to 91? Fridge, Stove, AC/DC/LP systems, tanks, fillers, > interior, pop top...etc? And...
• Re: stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 10:02:05 -0800 (PST)
  ...I then removed the grill > on the cabinet beside our fridge and placed the fan inside the cabinet. I wish to nominate you for...
• Re: Complaint DEPTand INFO!
  Historical mailing list - J
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 10:50:18 -0500
  ...Joan SW Florida '82 Vanagon GL (ex) '85 Westy GL (ex) '95 EVC (ex) '97 EVC with a non-functioning furnace and fridge. AGAIN.
• Re: 12 V. Position Fridge problem (120 V. solved)
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:21:58 -0400
  David, There are two fuses in there, one of mine was blown, do you know what the other one is for. Looking at the...
• For Sale: 1990 Adventure Wagon Syncro Camper $17k
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 13:31:29 EDT
  ...syncro, 4wdr, 5spd, exc cond in & out, AC, wood int, stove, fridge, alarm sys, sink, heater, solar shower, stereo cass, asking $17,000, 973...
• FS: complete Camper interior and Poptop section
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:55:15 EDT
  ...bed/cabinets/sink/stove/fridge/LPtank/h20tank/all electrics/hardware ext accy fill ports/etc... poptop complete w/ luggage rack, all hardware, beds, etc...
• Perfect fit !!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 17:27:45 EDT
  ...5" duct cap that fits perfectly as a cover for the fridge exhaust maybe not for driving but great for car wash or storage...
• Installing 2nd battery in 1980 Westy
  Historical mailing list - fiddlesticks
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:02:40 -0400
  ...Is it easy to add a 2nd battery to use for the radio, fridge, and water > pump - and have it recharged by the alternator...
• Re: Fridge madness 201 (average temperature)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 02:02:13 -0400
  At 01:56 AM 6/19/2002, Ben huot wrote: >I wonder how many hours I can get on 1 propane tank!!! Couple weeks...
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_=5BVANAGON=5D_Another_dometic_question=97does_size_m?= =?windows-1252?Q?atter=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:39:49 -0400
  ...Incidentally, my fridge has been running on AC for a couple of days, box empty, van closed up (mostly). At the moment it's...
• Re: Second battery in Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 08:42:31 -0800
  Right, the use of the fridge relay wiring for an aux battery is the poor choice he and I refer to. Mark Dennis Haynes...
• Fridge; 110 V won't work ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 27 May 2006 23:21:12 -0700
  I checked the archives for a long time and found nothing about this. All of them talk about the propane start and its maladies...
• Insulation from HD
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 30 May 2006 10:56:50 -0700
  ...I took out the ones behind the fridge and behind the rear window washer bottle. They were both wet. I don't want to...
• fridge replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:28:37 -0700
  Has anyone with a Westfalia camper tried replacing their Dometic with an Engle? I'm really impressed with the efficiency of these units and...
• Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic rc-60e
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:06:19 -0400
  Check out their site, they do offer top loaders as well. I can get a price and probably include in the group purchase. http...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:05:59 -0700
  ...new gelato-fridge installation >>> (my sarcastic name) was consuming way-more amp-hours than expected. >>> >>> The problem was located in the fridge thermostat. So...
• '56 progress - 'fridge
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 21:18:01 -0800 (PST)
  Ok campers! Whilst waiting for the weekend to try and put an end to the transmission saga, I took delivery of a Dometic 'fridge...
• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:26:35 -0700
  ...IIRC, the white wire is for the fridge 12 volt relay, which on early models is actually on the top of the fridge. ~82...
• Re: Dometic mystery ....more clues!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:01:34 -0700
  ...This is what I > was thinking at campsite when having trouble lighting fridge in the > morning. AND/OR it's like the exhaust coming...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 08:10:39 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > The only thing that has allowed my fridge to blow out under way has been > > flue misalignment. The...
• Re: 2.5 in AWG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 21:11:46 -0700
  ...drivers seat Below the seat belt > retractor for the Fridge. > I removed the fridge years ago and put in shelves. > I was thinking of...
• As non-mechanic, am I crazy to pull my own Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 18:15:12 -0700
  ...Thanks to the list I downloaded the Dometic manual and am just wondering if I'd be crazy to pull the fridge out myself...
• NewOwnerQuestions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
  Sat, 17 May 2003 12:33:16 EDT
  ...Having the typical problems getting the fridge to light on propane. Have read the advice on the Vanagon list and tried the blowing in...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:22:27 -0700
  ...one 140�F switch to be placed on the burner tube to first detect that the fridge is on, and a second 100�F...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:02:08 -0700
  ...Wilson..for star-gazing, but an anecdotal observation of what happens with my Dometic fridge.. Mine works. Dependably, for the most part, but without...
• Re: Water and Battery LEDs dead - fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 28 May 2007 11:44:34 -0700
  ...Much easier to see the bright blue LED when lighting the > fridge than the factory LED or the flame through the fridge's sight...
• Re: Westy aux power straight from the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:46:03 -0700
  ...The fridge runs off of the main battery/alternator when driving only. Otherwise the fridge is on shore power or propane. I bought my...
• RE: Dometic Druids etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Jun 97 18:05:42 UT
  ...Using either A/C or D/C before lighting the fridge helps by warming up the chimney which gets the draft started. Lack of...
• Re: 91 Westy Propane Flue: Shower Cap Needed?
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:09:53 -0700
  ...Magee wrote: >>Read the manual and found I should have a shower cap that fits over the >>flue for the fridge for propane mode...
• Re: What Specific Model Optima Auxiliary Battery Should I Buy? Any Comments on the Hella Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 08:40:12 -0700
  ...2) Did we ever determine if there was any advantage to the Hella kit over the fridge relay modification on www.vanagon.com? Advantages...
• Re: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:09:59 -0800
  ...The unit appears > > to be a small heat pump, > > and they are about the size of a Westy fridge..... > > Has anyone used one of...
• Re: Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:34:24 -0700
  ...Last summer, I ran a cheap household/bar Danby 4.5 cu > >ft fridge off of an Optima Yellow-Top with this particular inverter...
• Re: Fridge problem... which thing is malfunctioning?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 May 2015 14:18:01 -0400
  At 01:44 PM 5/16/2015, Jim Felder wrote: >Another thing: The reference to "won't stay lit for more than a minute...
• 1991 vanagon - Dometic 182B fan limit switch
  Historical mailing list - KevinPGilleran
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:10:27 -0800
  All, The fan limit switch for the exterior fan is not working on my Dometic fridge. It looks like there are two basic replacements...
• Early Camper schematic needed Re: Westfalia Kitchen Cabinet Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:44:48 -0400
  ...Yrs, >d If someone has a schematic for the early (RM182A fridge, external water pump probably switched by LED panel) Westy kitchen I'd...