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  • re Aux. Battery Isolator Relay
    Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 01:15:38 -0700
    ...I had read in the archives that I could jump terminals 85 and 86 = >of >the refrigerator relay to the switching terminals of the...
  • Re: Refrigerator cooling: Do extra fans help?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 19:52:59 -0700
    ...Todd '88 Westy Stan Wilder wrote: > What works best on my Westy Refrigerators is: > Pre Cool the night before with 110 v or Lp...
  • Re: 84 Westfalia Refrigerator noise...?
    Historical mailing list - George Jannini
    Tue, 4 Sep 2001 14:00:37 -0400
    Michael, you said: << My refrigerator is making a loud electric buzz, almost sounds like a grinding. The sound comes from the upper back of...
  • Re: Lucas (Steve Maher)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:21:42 -0400
    ...Because they have Lucas refrigerators. well, I liked it! And sometimes I drink warm porter on purpose too. ====>James Glenn
  • Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Thu, 10 Jul 2003 22:11:56 -0700
    <http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/Refrigerator/Lighting_the_Dometic_182.htm> Jim Ri wrote: > I wish I could get mine lit! Tried like...
  • Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 25 May 2005 17:54:52 -0700
    ...A very civilized refrigerator if I must say so.
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:56:45 -0500
    ...It was upright, like a refrigerator, and had an ice compartment in the top, with a drain pipe down to the bottom, where there...
  • Re: refrigerator behavior
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:15:29 -0400
    ...So, I went >through the process of restarting the refrigerator, but of course, >not being able to trust the two indicators that normally show...
  • Re: Frig fan
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 20:45:04 -0700
    ...A frig is nothing Refrigerator is long Fridge is much better My first and likely last attempt at Haiku, but who knows what will...
  • Re: cognitive dissonance and refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:39:21 -0400
    ...I read a book on RV and mobile refrigeration, and the old author said that he had seen a damage refrigerator from this unlevel...
  • Pull out refrigerator
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Jun 97 13:24:35 -0400
    My refrigerator works fine on 12V and 110V but not propane. As of this season the pilot will light but no cooling. I spoke...
  • Re: Refrigerator FUBAR Followup
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Mon, 2 Sep 2002 08:34:11 -0700
    ...15:14:14 -0500 From: Jeremy Speer <jspeer@POBOX.COM> Subject: Refrigerator FUBAR Followup Well, i figured out what i did wrong.... when i...
  • Re: Refrigerator wiring
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:05:25 -0700
    ...it is yellow) when looking > for an electrical supply on the refrigerators top electrical panel. Can > anyone help me understand what I did wrong...
  • Re: Refrigerator Fans
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:01:54 -0700
    ...Refrigerator Fans >Volks - > >I have my refrigerator out on the bench in my shop. As I mentioned in >a couple of posts last week...
  • Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:35:56 -0500
    ...Have you done any experimentation to determine just how cold this "refrigerator" will be compared to ambient, at different relative humidity values? mcneely > >>> > >>> ---- Rocket...
  • Re: RV dealer pricing on refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Thu, 14 Aug 1997 11:15:19 -0700
    ...While I was >getting that fixed I also wanted an estimate on the refrigerator. It >worked two way and we usually used coolers. I...
  • Re: Funny travel experience
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:53:13 -0400
    Yes, I both like the original refrigerator but also when it does die I’ll move on to a modern solution. I think I...
  • Re: refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:57:31 -0400
    ...But I > really do think my refrigerator needs the renovation. Checking with RV > shops. Two have essentially said that the job is not worth...
  • Re: Refrigerator Pump Mod.
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:57:02 -0500
    ...Bentley book chapter 76.26 >the pump on my refrigerator seems to do very little, maybe this will >help? I tried to use the...
  • Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:32:37 -0500
    >>Also, I removed the evaperator plate to install an interior fan.= >>There is some brown adhesive or something that went between the evaperato= >>r...
  • Re: DC refrigerator options
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:12:48 -0700
    ...Have any of you purchased the Engle DC refrigerator GoWesty is offering as a Dometic replacement? It doesn't fit in the Dometic cabinet...
  • Re: Westfalia refrigerator issues
    Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
    Tue, 24 May 2011 07:24:13 -0400
    Wow! Thanks a million. On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 7:00 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com>wrote: > Dometic RM182 manual in PDF...
  • Re: Sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Mon, 7 Jul 2003 21:43:13 -0700
    ...for all my windows and for over the outside over the refrigerator and they work great. They should work for the sliding door screen...
  • Speaking of...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 14 Jan 2005 16:32:54 -0800
    ...I'd almost welcome yet another @&#$% refrigerator discussion. Well maybe not. : ) Cya Robert
  • Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
    Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:17:42 -0600
    ...I think I got ripped off! > "The LED that indicates that the refrigerator is on in propane mode > is on a panel on the...
  • Modifying Dometic refrig. in 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jeffory Schiebel
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 18:33:15 -0500
    ...I have read that some people add a computer fan to the coils on the back of the refrigerator. I am planning on doing...
  • Re: refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:25:25 -0800
    ...2005 10:43 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: refrigerator Hey man,dont buy that westy tilllll you pull the frig.Check...
  • Re: Fridge
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:14:15 -0700
    ...You are correct that my refrigerator has electronic ignition. mcneely On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 11:50 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net...
  • Re: fuse request
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 9 Aug 2015 12:11:59 -0400
    ...But should I change the water pump, refrigerator fan and indicator fuse back to white? I now know that on my 85 that is...
  • Re: Funny travel experience
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:01:37 -0700
    ...So, your home refrigerator would be running around 20 C at a delta of 20 C. That's 68 F. But mine holds a...
  • Re: Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey)
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 08:32:12 -0800
    ...Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey) >I see this type of post every Spring (what at PITA it is getting the fridge >in...
  • Re: DC refrigerator options
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 14:35:23 -0700
    ...DC refrigerator options > > Have any of you purchased the Engle DC refrigerator GoWesty is > offering as a > Dometic replacement? It doesn't fit in...
  • Re: refrigerator behavior
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:14:06 -0500
    ...2013 17:07:28 -0400 > From: dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET > Subject: Re: refrigerator behavior > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > At 05:01 PM 6/24...
  • Re: We're Science explains propane refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Mon, 14 Jul 1997 19:20:21 -0700
    ...might be interested about why lighting a >propane fire under your refrigerator actually cools the food inside. >The weekly science program "We're Science...
  • Re: Big Bend National Park (very long) and refrigerator question
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:58:53 -0700
    Sounds like a fun trip! Maybe I will convince the troops to detour down to Big Bend when we head for Mexico! Thank you...
  • Re: refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:02:09 -0700
    Dave: Check the regulator carefully. It could be failing. If it is an original--square diaphram vs round, I'd replace it for sure...
  • Re: Eurovan Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
    Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:51:55 -1000
    ...The MV Weekender also has a small refrigerator under one of the seats, as I understood the from the brochure I recieved in the...
  • Re: Funny travel experience
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:22:28 -0500
    ...When I first got the >> van, the refrigerator would frost the freezer compartment, though I never >> tried making ice cubes. It would run at...
  • friday funnies
    Historical mailing list - James Digennaro
    Fri, 11 Jul 1997 23:58:51 -0500
    ...Then to make sure he was dead I threw the refrigerator on him." 'Thats awfull" replied St Pete "You can't come in here...
  • Re: Westfalia refrigerator issues
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 24 May 2011 10:21:29 -0700
    ...Westfalia refrigerator issues > To: george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com> > > > Hey George - thanks. > > How can I tell if the gas power is working? It said...
  • Re: Norcold Frig. in Eurovan Camper
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 7 Aug 94 17:53:34 PDT
    ...So if it is 90 degrees inside your camper your food will spoil :( Norcold is, at least, a good brand of refrigerator. Mine is...
  • Re: Funny travel experience
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:02:53 -0400
    ...Several years ago a new 85 owner asked me to show him how to light the refrigerator. I was in a packed bus event...
  • Re: Stock fridge vent delete option
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:28:25 -0700
    ...https://www.dometic.com/en-nz/outdoor/nz/products/food-and-beverage/refrigerators/rv-refrigerators/dometic-coolmatic-crx-50-_-55521 Alistair > On Jul 23...
  • 1979 Westfalia manuals; refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kunkel
    Thu, 1 Jun 1995 09:46:35 -0500 (CDT)
    ...The problem at present is with the refrigerator. It never worked super well, but would generally keep food cooled if (a) the food was...
  • Never ending propane supply
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:13:31 -0500
    ...How long can I expect this thing to take to empty? granted the refrigerator is not working very hard in VT. It is not...
  • Re: refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:20:22 -0400
    Reload the page, the choice appears while the "Loading" bar is visible. Yrs, d On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:27 PM, David...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Differential Lock Switch Wire
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:15:22 -0400
    Except the one in the Dometic refrigerator (hot lead to fan). Guess how I know... d At 11:32 4/8/2000, Per Lindgren...
  • Looking for Parts!
    Historical mailing list - Will
    Mon, 1 Sep 2003 13:17:40 -0400
    ...door, front and rear chrome bumpers, all the shelves for the refrigerator and the tables, gray with supports. They are for my 87 Westy...
  • Re: Two fuses behind driver seat?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:24:49 -0400
    ...my driver seat are labeled refrigerator and Spare. > > Which one is the water pump? > > What does the Refrigerator control? > What is usually on the...
  • Re: Propane and refrigerator success
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:32:39 -0500
    ...I would not want my household > >> refrigerator to be ammonia-based. Esp. since we do not have > >> air-conditioning in our house. > > > > I can...
  • Iceboxen and/or 'fridges
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 20 May 1998 22:50:53 -0700
    ...Westies did have >a fully functioning 3 way (12V/110V/Propane) refrigerator. Just sold one a >very nice used one from an 80 I...
  • Re: Westy Fridge Project
    Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
    Sun, 16 May 1999 11:19:43 -0700
    ...Mine came from a local supermarket, > $4, EKCO Premium Refrigerator & Freezer Thermometer. I placed it on the > top shelf, centered, and at the front...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:39:43 -0400
    ...It looked just like a standard rv refrigerator, but we just > stuck a couple 10 lb blocks of ice in it. The ice sat...
  • Stove probane leak
    Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
    Sun, 14 Oct 2001 21:17:03 -0700
    ...I have preformed the soap bobble test on all know connection - yes the refrigerator fitting too., no bobbles no smell. The only place I...
  • Westfalia for Sale
    Historical mailing list
    28 Nov 1994 23:04:19 GMT
    ...Runs but will need a new engine at some point soon. Refrigerator has been removed. Stove and sink work fine. Interior is in good...
  • WTB
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:29:00 -0700
    ...Grey velour front seats in very good condition ...one or two Sliding door interior panel (grey) refrigerator door and the entire outer cabinet (the...
  • Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:59:02 -0400
    >>Lucas brand refrigerators are one reason the British drink warm beer. > > The joke I've always heard is that Lucas headlight switches have three...
  • Grey Knobs
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:20:52 -0800
    I'm still looking for a pair of grey knobs for the Westy refrigerator. I purchased a couple of brown ones from E-Bay...
  • Problem fridge 12V circuit
    Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 19:54:08 -0400
    ...Can the Refrigerator 12V heater relay be the culprit? The fridge works on 120V and on propane. No display on the fridge board, all...
  • Sink water pump
    Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 18:22:48 -0400
    ...Blue LED for Refrigerator <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:03:29 -0300 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;actually, before...