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  • Re: How to operate Refrigerator?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:03:51 -0700
    ...How to operate Refrigerator? There should be operation instructions for fridge on the door of fridge. You got your stove working, so one can...
  • Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:34:15 -0700
    ...If you don't care for the exterior temperature you can use the remote temperature for monitor the refrigerator inside temperature. I have more...
  • Re: regarding dave's pet peeves
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:12:44 -0800
    ...the poster > (4) Anything to do with refrigerators, stoves, sinks > etc (I don't have > a camper) > (5) Subject lines not accurately reflecting the...
  • adding extra seating
    Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:43:32 -0800
    ...refrigerator, but I think that most of the time when I'd be hauling that many passengers I wouldn't be using the "camper...
  • Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 12:23:32 -0700
    Interesting, where do folks house the extra batteries? On 7/12/05, jimt <camper@tactical-bus.info> wrote: > After looking at the load rating...
  • One More 'Fridge Thread
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:25:31 -0700
    ...refrigerators. While camped last week and showing a friend my Norcold install he was immediately interested. He camps in a Chalet type towed camper...
  • for the wanabusers: buses for sale
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 12 Aug 94 18:48:52 CDT
    ...1982 Westfalia Diesel Camper, sleeps 4, 129K. Major engine and transaxle rebuild around 100k by VW. Dealer serviced, receipts. Solid CA body, no rust...
  • Re: How to operate Refrigerator?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:12:12 -0700
    ...with a owners manual but it makes no mention of the "camper" > components. Was there a manual for the Westfalia? I think I have...
  • Re: regarding dave's pet peeves
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 18:16:32 -0500
    ...the poster > (4) Anything to do with refrigerators, stoves, sinks > etc (I don't have > a camper) > (5) Subject lines not accurately reflecting the...
  • Definitely a SYNCRO Westfalia, Pop-top Camper, 1989, for sale. (how's that!)
    Historical mailing list - Arthur Neumann
    Fri, 2 Apr 1999 21:22:10 -0800
    ...SYNCRO Westfalia, Pop-top Camper, 1989, for sale. 4WD (ALL WHEEL DRIVE), Very Clean & Excellent Condition inside and out; 5 spd with creeper-low...
  • Re: Westy - 2nd battery
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sun, 4 Apr 1999 15:48:24 -0500
    ...However, these Vanagon Campers > > (Westfalias) without stove & refrigerators were not ever called > > "Weekender" by VW. When VW used the term "Weekender" in reference > > to...
  • Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:22:54 -0600
    ...I went to a different office today to title and register the camper. The clerk asked another employee in the office if it was...
  • Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:41:51 -0800
    ...It is located at terminals 85 and 86 on the existing refrigerator relay, under the front seat in the westy camper. The existing refrigerator...
  • Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:41:51 -0500
    ...A tent on wheels, with a bed off the ground, is how I use my camper. We do like the convenience of having a...
  • Trans FAQ Says Big Motor = Dead Trans
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 22 Feb 2001 20:15:07 -0500
    ...href="http://4wd.sofcom.com/VW/Campers/Campers.html" eudora="autourl">http://4wd.sofcom.com/VW/Campers/Campers.html</a><br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp...
  • Re: Road Weary
    Historical mailing list - Bob Repich
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:18:24 -0500
    ...We probably could have bought a camper upon arriving, but this saved the hassle of finding something. Also, we were able to do any...
  • Re: VW Newbie...
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 26 Nov 1996 10:40:07 -0800
    ...there was one (I believe it was called the camper) that came with a refrigerator, but I'm not sure. So, if > anyone could...
  • Re: New to list, need info on Syncro's
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Sep 1996 20:14:14 -0400
    ...the Westfaila Campers in mind, the GL models had the stove, 12VDC/120VAC/Propane refrigerator, and yes, the kitchen sink! Camper GL Syncros were...
  • Re: Fridge capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:42:47 -0700
    ...generators, someone's favorite Moodie Blues tape, or my own electric refrigerator cycling on and off... I can hear the flame in my Dometic...
  • Re: LEDs
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 25 Nov 94 14:32:28 CST
    ...not only do the campers have different led's for their refrigerators, but now we run into strange differences in other lighting. i wonder...
  • 95 Eurovan Camper
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 27 Feb 95 15:13:36 CST
    Volkswagen Camper Bare-bones RVing in an ultra-compact package from Winnebago Motorhome, April 1995 Tom LaRocque It was once called the Weekender package...
  • Ground Wire For Camper Light Mystery
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:40:56 -0500
    <html> <body> Does anybody know how the factory default ground wire / grounding location is from the camper light in the back of late (grey...
  • Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:30:24 -0800
    ...titling and registering camper in Washington I have run into something unexpected in moving my camper to Washington. The clerk at the registration office...
  • Propane fired refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
    Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:06:54 -0700
    ...about absorption refrigerators and I thought you all might be interested in how the beasts work as used in your campers. 2) The second...
  • Re: Trim Levels
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:41:49 -0500
    ...non-GL) camper with seating for six, pop-top, dual batteries, rear cabinet, "weekender" rear seat and removable 110/12V refrigerator. I have pictures...
  • Fridge guts... for sale?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 25 Jun 1995 17:58:59 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I was thinking that someone might be able to use this to turn their older Westy icebox into a refrigerator. Any takers? The unit...
  • Re: eurovan interior
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 3 Jul 2007 18:23:29 +0000
    ...Paul Chubbuck <paul@TAKINGFLIGHT.NET> > Do you know what model of refrigerator that was? I wonder what about the > Norcold 3163, which, I understand...
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 6 Jun 1999 13:19:08 -0400
    ...800-577-7468, pin 3980900. '85 Pop Up Camper, in great shape, stove, sink, refrigerator, a/c, ps, $5800 obo. 703-237-2679. '78...
  • Re: Isolator, where to put it?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 23 Jan 1999 15:57:26 -0800
    ...to 1991 vanagon): >on page 97.33b, camper from '86, >They call the relay a "refrigerator 12 volt heater relay". >The main wire to...
  • Re: Circuit Breaker '81 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 23 Jul 1996 23:11:23 -0700
    ...I also need to find that little fuse from the refrigerator... Trying to get the camper in shape to head north with the wife...
  • Second battery relay
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Mon, 1 Feb 1999 00:35:42 -0800
    ...the refrigerator 12 volt heater relay installed (this is the five post one shown in the Bentley book for the 82 year camper) below...
  • Re: Another naive battery question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:08:19 -0700
    ...battery problems > with the camper (1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile). When the van > sits in the sun the refrigerator exhaust fan runs. I've...
  • Re: DC Refrigerator Alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:08:58 -0700
    ...Humidity plays a very big part as water vapor has very high specific heat. - Vince http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net 1989 Vanagon GL Camper...
  • 1963 23-window for sale
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 22 Mar 96 11:17:14 EST
    ...Northerv VA. '88 VW camper, 60K, auto, a/c, stereo, stove, refrigerator, sink, awning, sleeps 4, new tires, shocks, battery, transmission. $10,900. 703...
  • Quick Mod : Blue LED for Refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - Mike D.
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:02:34 -0700
    ...Last night I replaced the green refrigerator LED with a blue one. It was a very easy procedure (detailed below) and has two benefits...
  • Re: One or two? Alternator question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:28:49 -0400
    ...Westy campers have the refrigerator control relay tied to the alternator warning light one side with the ground being completed through the solenoid coil...
  • '82 Adventurewagen to be dipsosed of (long)...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:21:51 -0700
    ...This camper could use a new lease on life. It has been very good to me, and has been all over the Western U...
  • Can I Set 13.6 volts at the Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:33:20 -0400
    ...But I noticed that on 12 volts with this setting the refrigerator gets SUPER cold in one of my syncro campers (a 91). It...
  • Re: fridge wont stay lit
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:08:33 -0700
    ...refrigerator - > the propane portion of your Westy fridge. Happy reading. > > http://www.rvmobile.com > > - Vince > > http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net > 1989 Vanagon GL Camper...
  • Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle . . .
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:31:00 -0700
    ...Still, "Unless you are using a furnace the 2.5 gallon tank is plenty for two weeks or more of refrigerator and stove use...
  • Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 4 Aug 2007 23:02:40 -0700
    Amazing! I just spent about 2 hours researching portable refrigerator-freezers, and all of a sudden this thread appears! This is the first I...
  • Re: Propane and refrigerator success
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 17:28:37 -0700
    ...I also came across a camper equipment manual, probably from this forum, and read that. Oh - one more hint they gave me, and I...
  • Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
    Thu, 27 Aug 1998 08:52:42 -0400
    ...Lyme 84 VW CAMPER, white, standard, sleeps 4, stove, refrigerator, sink, excellent condition in & out, $6600. (203) 352-3357 (6X). Stamford 87 VANAGON, silver...
  • Re: Isolator, where to put it?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Sat, 23 Jan 1999 19:41:17 -0600
    ...to 1991 vanagon): >>on page 97.33b, camper from '86, >>They call the relay a "refrigerator 12 volt heater relay". >>The main wire to...
  • Re: auxiliary battery again
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:27:54 -0500
    ...Can anyone recommend fridge? >> Tom, Atlanta >> >> >> TJ Hannink >> Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition >> 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33 >> Winter Park, Florida >> http://home...
  • Re: Empty Weight of Westy Weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Sun, 16 Oct 2005 09:25:28 -0400
    ...Empty Weight of Westy Weekender? > > The Car & Driver Road Test of the 1986 Vanagon Syncro Camper > http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/technica/car-and...
  • RE: Batteries/Dual Installation
    Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
    01 Dec 95 14:12:22 EST
    ...As the idea is to use the camper for some fairly serious back county cross-country skiing it would be really scary to get...
  • Re: fridge wont stay lit
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:00:54 -0700
    ...fridge wont stay lit > > > --- Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > > The Vanagon's Camper Supplement manual actually specifies +/-8 > > degrees. > > To view the fridge...
  • Re: Strange switch near sink
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:11:01 -0700
    ...it is NOT: > > It doesn't affect the running of the refrigerator, > Or the fan on the back of the fridge, > Or the control...
  • Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:56:25 -0400
    ...I'm about to replace my WACO compressor fridge for this fridge <http://www.lehmans.com/store/Appliances___Gas_Refrigerators_and_Freezers___Unique___Unique...
  • '85 westy fs
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:39:36 -0700
    ...anyway, here's the scoop: -'85 vanagon westfalia camper -second owner -2.1L engine with head gaskets replaced about 30K ago -auto tranny -bronze...
  • Re: Isolator, where to put it?,Thanks
    Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 06:43:05 -0800
    ...to 1991 vanagon): > >on page 97.33b, camper from '86, > >They call the relay a "refrigerator 12 volt heater relay". > >The main wire to...
  • Re: Fridge frustration
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:31:07 +0000
    ...It is part of owning a camper. When I referred the Dometic on my parents' pull-behind travel trailer I had to do the...
  • Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 10:54:55 -0500
    ...68 VW POP-UP CAMPER, rebuilt motor, 4 speed, new carb, front end, new canvas top, no rust, exc cond, refrigerator, sink, real classic...
  • Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:59:11 -0700
    ...Did good routine maintenance work for me Able to do camper work (refrigerator, propane) Has done restoration work, including Vanagon and Beetle Europro Automotive...
  • Re: Radio causes buzzer to go off
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:48:11 -0700
    ...I hooked the + wire to the fuse for the > refrigerator (Never run on 12 volt I use the propane or 120v when hooked up...
  • Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:38:12 -0600
    ...do folks house the extra batteries? > > On 7/12/05, jimt <camper@tactical-bus.info> wrote: >> After looking at the load rating of some...
  • MPH at RPM And Michelin MXTs
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:35:04 -0500
    ...http://4wd.sofcom.com/VW/snow.html http://4wd.sofcom.com/VW/Campers/Campers.html http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/trips/ranger-rover/index...
  • Vanagon-Subaru Camper project FS
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:09:49 -0700
    This is a 1983 air cooled full Vanagon Westfalia camper with an automatic transmission that almost runs. Automatic transmission, Poptop, stove, refrigerator, both front...
  • Eorovan mentioned in NY Times
    Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
    Mon, 1 Jan 2001 10:00:18 -0500
    ...A Weekender Package ($3,500) > adds a pop-up roof, extra battery, swiveling captain's chairs and 12-volt > refrigerator. A full camper version...