Scott,

From what I recall, the propane and 110AC are controlled by the temperature knob, but the 12v cools at only one set temp and not via the temperature knob.

Ric

> Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:50:53 -0700
> From: scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM
> Subject: Attn: Dometic Experts! - does the 12 volt function really work ?
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> ( thanks for the google links and pics Neil...........but no dice on being
> able to join google though  tried 8 times )
> 
> now.........my real reason to post :
> 83 waterboxer westy.
> Dometic fridge does 38 degrees F overnight on 110AC.
> does 'OK' on propane.  Doesn't seem real strong, but saw 41 degrees and fan
> on back of fridge cycles off and on.
> 
> but on 12 volts driving - only drove 30 minutes so perhaps that's why it
> doesn't seem to do much.
> I did check that the relay under the seat energizes and suppies power to one
> of the fuses behind the driver's seat when the alternator is charging.
> so is that 'just how they are' ? ..........ie. very slow in the 12volt mode.
> thnx,
> scott
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:33 PM
> Subject: Attn: Dometic Experts!
> 
> 
> > Hi all.
> >
> > I'm swapping out my 182A for a 182B.
> >
> > Is the 182B supposed to have this piece of trim I'm pointing at?
> >
> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/182Atrim.jpg/182Atrim-full;init:.jpg
> >
> > The 182B:
> >
> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/AddTrimto182B.jpg/AddTrimto182B-full;init:.jpg
> >
> > 182B didn't come to me with this piece, and I don't know if it came
> > with from the factory.
> >
> > Thanks much,
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
> > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

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