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Subject:Re: dometic frig from ...
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:12:28 -0500

So how does the Vitrifrigo perform on battery? I would actually prefer a 3 way (propane) solution if anyone could recommend anything as good as the Vit. 
Thanks
Jeff
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> On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:20 PM, Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> I agree with Dennis about fit if vitrifrigo.  What I’ve seen in pics in van it looks like the best for fit.
> 
> My Dometic crx65 is very close but not as good a fit .
> 
> Alistair
> 
>> On Jun 6, 2024, at 8:55 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Karl
>> 
>> Great information you shared!!!
>> 
>> https://www.vitrifrigo.com/ww/en/c50i_internal_cooling_unit_2
>> 
>> Maybe one of our Vanagon parts suppliers could place a few into their
>> inventory.
>> 
>> Thank you!
>> 
>> My original fridge continues to work like a charm, but does use a lot of
>> battery power.
>> I pulled it out can cleaned everything real well, and also the igniter.
>> Also, added cooling fan behind it! Easy, clean and cheap... really helps
>> keep it cooler.
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/cdiY31RU6AMoi3za7
>> 
>> Jack R.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> Karl Mullendore
>> Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 3:41 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: dometic frig from ...
>> 
>> The nicest fitment is the Vitrifrigo C50i. IMO the Truckfridge quality
>> hasn't
>> improved and for the cost and worse fit the above is a far better option.
>> The
>> trouble is finding a vendor that will ship to the USA, since currently they
>> are not available in the USA. They offer a 'silver' version that almost
>> matches the Westy gray. Someone on the samba has installed one. Go to the
>> last
>> two pages.
>> 
>> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9956251

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