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• Re: Adding the second battery to the early vanagon ('80)
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 22:16:22 -0700
  ...Late model campers (at least) have a relay under the driver's seat that prevents the fridge from running off 12v unless the alternator...
• Re: Another center cap question... PAINT
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 12 May 2004 20:02:11 -0700
  ...I completely painted the plastic interior of the westy fridge and plastic door interior and even the gasket around the door white. Turned out...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:20:27 -0700
  ...Thomas On Jul 16, 2008, at 9:14 AM, neil N wrote: > Hi Frank. > > I suggested Thomas burp his fridge as in this case...
• Re: Where to mount DC/DC charger?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:53:58 -0400
  ...volt computer case fan to exhaust over the back of the fridge. Dual purpose, works great. On Mon, Apr 12, 2021, 4:18 PM...
• Re: Dometic Fridge available
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:25:52 -0700
  Gentlemen, The health consequences of ingesting sugar cubes or Playdough are off topic. Unless you build Vanagon models out of them or store in...
• Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:51:11 -0500
  ---- Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote: > I never read the instructions.. Where did you find them?? In the packet of papers and manuals the...
• '71 Campmobile FS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 01:55:25 -0500
  ...1600 engine from '70 beetle needs carb work, has good body, sink & fridge, nice interior, lots of new parts asking $2000 (sounds like he...
• '91 westy interior trim
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:55:05 -0800
  ...edge of the counter (not table) to the left of the fridge. Is this common? I have been told that this material is not...
• Re: Good Bye - Traded Westy for Kia
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 07:51:31 -0800
  >Yesterday, after soliciting and receiving advise from the list on how to >get the gas fridge to work, I spent 4 hours trying to...
• Re: Fridge flue vent cover
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 23:05:44 -0500
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >you cant drive w/ these on? whats the purpose of them anyway then? i was >thinking about getting one from...
• Re: Port list - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 03:57:54 -0500
  Empty your water tank and take all the beer out of the fridge? J. **************************************************************** Joy Hecht and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon For musings about...
• FS: '80 vanagon Westfalia camper $2500 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:00:40 EST
  ...complete with all curtains screens, swival seats, upgraded captains chairs w/ matching doorpanels, 4spd, 2.0L aircooled, stove/sink/fridge/ sofabed/ all cabinets and...
• Re: 84 Wolfsburg Westfalia owner
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:24:57 -0800
  ...I had an '85 Wolfsburg Westy without the fridge/sink etc and it was very versatile. I'm referring to "full camper" Wolfsburg edition...
• Re: Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:19:58 -0400
  Loren Busch wrote: > The power strip is simply plugged into the 110 outlet that is there for the > 'fridge. It's been in there...
• Re: Fw: Planets and Stars to Scale.... (very teeny tiny itsy bitsy VC). :)
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:03:48 -0800
  unca j, The Meade ETX series fits nicely twixt the closet door and the fridge. I have mounted it nicely in the luggage rack...
• rare westy weekender floormount fridge for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:36:38 EST
  saw this on vortex. these are really hard to find.. they only came in the westy weekenders ('85-'87 non gl camper) and were...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Brake lint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 7 May 2021 19:33:30 -0400
  ...Why? My guess is a combination of disable the fridge during cranking and the back feed from the starter circuit helps the alternator "turn...
• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:45:35 -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: refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:38:05 -0700
  ...aren't operated too far off level (+/- 8 degrees -- typical RV > fridge is +/- 6 one way and 3 the other way) the cooling unit...
• Re: Electrical - '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 00:59:27 -0700
  ...12v, 100w (8.3a) for charging 12v batteries > > > >I would like to be able to run the fridge and water pump, and maybe a...
• Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:27:55 +0000
  ...I use a Coleman stove for cooking at the campsite and a cooler full of ice for refrigeration duties, so the fridge/stove combo...
• Re: Westy Fridge Endurance
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:17:56 -0800
  ...Westy Fridge Endurance > when I bought my van, the PO had installed a tap that was accessible > from the pantry. The tap is for...
• Re: Two propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:34:30 -0500
  ...This time I think > I’m left with little choice but to take the fridge out and {hopefully only} > clean the combustion chamber. > > Does...
• Re: Side body repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 06:40:38 EST
  ...The reason is due to the Fiberglas insulation used behind the fridge and cabinets. The insulation holds moisture created by the difference in temperature...
• Re: $100k Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:44:28 -0400
  ...Re: $100k Syncro No the van actually had a Vitifrigo 12volt fridge/freeze combo. Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2017, at...
• Re: 91 Westfalia aux battery wiring problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:27:21 -0700
  ...The plug that I'm holding is the one i've assumed as the > fridge and have labeled it as such. What's the...
• Re: Driving with LP appliances on
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 28 May 1998 19:38:42 -0700
  ...The fridge is constructed to be lit and used in a straight position and yet the car is moving and tilting; so does the...
• Re: fridge fan fuse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 00:11:28 -0400
  ...Mine croaked, btw, and I just replaced it with a Fridgemate fan that draws about 90 ma (and pumps more air). 200+ ma would...
• Re: adding a 2nd Battery; which relay terminal should I connect to?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:26:52 -0700
  ...Look at page 97.33b and you can see that the fridge relay has the main current pins reversed from the aux bat relay...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:26:53 -0700
  ...Look for spidey webs in the fridge tubing. Bow to Mecha, the spiritual soul of all mechanicles. Pray frequently, avoid sex, cigars and strong...
• Took the Vitrifrigo plunge: new fridge on the way
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:48:26 -0800
  ...or storage tank hose) in orde= r to install the new fridge=2C but I don't see that mentioned on Karl's sit...
• Custom cabinet
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 19 May 2016 11:34:01 -0400
  Has anyone built a small cabinet to the left of the stove/fridge unit in the Westy that would hang under the tray? I...
• What do you use solar or an aux battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:10:56 -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: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:27:30 -0500
  Clearly people will do what they want regarding matters that most consider safety issues. I wonder why VW chose to ADD the safety warnings...
• Re: deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 14:28:15 -0400
  ...work as auxiliary batteries in Westies, to power the stereo, >lights, fridge etc. when stopped? Too big (tall) to fit in the standard battery...
• F.S. '84 Westy only 52k orig miles! $4500 obo
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  05 Oct 96 12:19:36 EDT
  ...It is a 4spd, cruise control, stove, propane/electric fridge, Tan in color , perfect interior,canvas & body. New radiator, current Pennsylvania state inspection. He...
• Re: Eurovan Westy Aux Battery drains
  Historical mailing list - Kleinwagen
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 01:52:41 EST
  ...I noticed that there always seems to be a current draw on the fuse going to the refrigerator even When the fridge is off...
• Re: westy standard
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Fri, 22 May 1998 02:54:43 -0400
  ...But it does have a sink/fridge and gas heater. > Im not sure if this makes it a deluxe or standard My '81 sounds...
• STEBRO stainless muffler news
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 05:36:10 -0400
  Well, as I promised before I went on holidays and had trouble with my fridge, I have got pics of the STEBRO stainless steel...
• 82 Country Homes Diesel Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Curiel
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 12:04:08 PST
  ...AC/DC fridge, propane stove, water tank, westfalia rear bench and cabinets, new tires. Engine siezed (timing belt did not break or jump). Will...
• FS - 1985 Vanagon (Abingdon, UK)
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 23:05:07 -0000
  ...Electric fridge, gas cooker, hob. Pop-up roof, will convert to seven seater bus. Awning and extras included with large US VW manual. Mileage...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:23:58 -0500
  ...That's what I have in my westy (installed by the PO along with an electric (compressor type 12v and 120v) fridge. ~200Ah of...
• Re: How much does a Westy weigh?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 17:50:53 -0600
  ...1986 2WD, mostly full water tank, fridge, 2-100 lb dogs, me and my wife (270 lbs combined ;-) and we tipped the scale at...
• Re: how do I fill the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:33:22 -0600
  ...I have a stove, fridge and heater that all use the propane and even then I don't use that much. Bob '91 Westy...
• Re: Fridge Orfice Keeps Getting Blocked Any Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:09:28 -0400
  One more thing. If you consider repalcing the tank, I think they are about $300.I would remove the old tank(not hard to...
• FAQ: fusebox behind driver's seat.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:27:43 -0300
  ...Is one for the fridge and one for the cabin light? i.e. one is always hot, and the other only when van is...
• Re: water in fridge vent?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:57:17 -0500
  At 12:38 AM 2/2/2009, Jeff Palmer wrote: >Is there any reason not to leave this cap off all the time (the...
• Re: Pop top side bar lift?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:32:19 -0400
  ...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: gowesty aux battery problems
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 17:47:41 -0500
  ...Sat, 8 Apr 2006 17:38:44 -0500 > >last weekend, i: > >pulled the fridge, cleaned it, and installed gowesty's increased airflow >starter kit...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 20:57:29 -0700
  What was the air temp in the fridge at 73F room temp? The cooling fins will get really cold but that's where the...
• Re: Truck Fridge / Pilot light indicator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:33:50 -0400
  ...chassis ground. > which makes it tricky since my switch for the fridge is wired to > the positive. I'm guessing that a double pole...
• Re: Tracking down alternator D+ circuit.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:45:41 -0700
  ...behind the driver's seat? One of those is for the fridge. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luke Bakken" <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Things I have learned on taking out the cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 11:53:50 -0500
  ...I took out the 'fridge and sure enough, the floor was rusted and both sides of the seam were bad. So we decided (I...
• Re: westy camper part needed
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:35:28 -0800
  ...I got the fridge but the > door was gone. > > Also, quick question...For the Westfalia camper wiring - there are 2 wires > that goes from...
• refrigerator non-refrigerating blues
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 19:14:58 -0700
  so i pulled my fridge today to try to troubleshoot why it doesnt work. at all. at least under both flavors of electrical power...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Greg K.
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:28:27 -0500
  ...There was an optional removable icechest-style fridge which can operate on 12DC or 110AC. The rear seat folds into a bed but is...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:28:00 -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: Opinions-Well, It's Mine Now
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:42:25 -0700
  ...did� weekenders come with a big ugly a** Dometic fridge that bolted to the floor� behind the passenger seat? It looks like a big...
• Re: FS: stove, fridge, inverter, sink, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 May 2001 13:17:20 EDT
  ...These are all out of an aircooled westy. > > *Inverter- heavy and works > *Fridge- dometic. I had it working on propane once up-on a...
• Trilogy of the trip to libby montana part 1
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 09:56:18 -0800
  ...Chains were not needed nor a flu cap for the propane fridge vent as the fridge preformed flawlessly and even froze the cat food...