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• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:25:34 -0500
  Well, for considerably less than the cost of any propane or electricity consuming refrigerator, one can get a Yeti box, which reputedly (and per...
• Re: Fridge putty
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 18:22:17 -0400
  ...anyone know where to obtain the putty adhesive that holds > the refrigerator condensor or interior aluminum fins to the tube ? > > > > Thanks > > Robert > > 1982 Westfalia
• Dometic guru / parts source
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 23:51:35 -0400
  ...a fellow in Indiana as the Dometic technical guru for older refrigerator models (i.e. the ones on our Westy's). He is: Dave...
• Re: Disconnect 12V System?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:08:27 -0400
  At 20:29 4/10/2000, frank & susan malinowski wrote: >Is there an easy way to disconnect the 12V connection to the refrigerator There...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Marie Whitehead
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 23:56:23 -0500
  One tacky towel ring on the refrigerator door. 2 even tackier towel hooks on the closet door Three brown cupholers from Camper World (two...
• Re: westfalia stove burner
  Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
  Thu, 29 May 2003 10:27:17 -0500
  ...Archive search of Refrigerator Madness or U tube manometer should provide further info. Paul '89 Westfalia
• For Sale 85 Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - David Feick
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 02:46:23 +0000
  ...Interior in good condition Sink, refrigerator (propane) work Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Main known problems: Broken spring in transmission, making it jerk when starting...
• Adding a water tank
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 3 May 2004 16:14:38 -0400
  ...It never had a water tank (or any other sink/stove/refrigerator stuff). I'd like to be able to carry some water, and...
• Re: New ThinkGeek fridge
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:23:02 -0700
  ...Mike On 4/27/04 7:42 AM, "Gnarlodious" <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > My ThinkGeek plugletter includes this new refrigerator: > > <http://www.thinkgeek.com...
• Re: Portable Dometic 120VAC/12VDC/Propane Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:41:41 -0600
  for those that were interested in this cooler, I added a pic of it in a Vanagon. http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp...
• Re: refrigerator problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 18:14:28 -0500
  ...Edward At 04:15 PM 3/8/2003, you wrote: >Michael Bertin asked: > ><< I can't get the refrigerator to work on propane in...
• Re: Funny travel experience
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:38:32 -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...
• Re: metal cover for refrigerator vent
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:26:53 -0500
  ...Jonce >I have seen metal covers for the refrigerator vent on a VW >camper. I have had three of the plastic covers, all got...
• Re: Warm water heating staff Campingstar in Reimo catalog
  Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:30:26 -0800
  ...I was wondering if any of the shadetree engineers had ever considered the heat from the refrigerator as a source for a heat exchange...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:40:14 -0700
  ...Propane fired airconditioning > > The current thread dealing with battery power for the refrigerator > brought the above subject to mind.. > > The propane/115v refrigerator/freezer...
• Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:51:11 -0500
  ...itself, and there is a separate, four page manual for the refrigerator. I think you can find these things for sale on eBay and...
• Make of Propane furnace (was Overseas Travel Questions)
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 10:51:16 -0700
  ...by one of the previous owners, and is installed between the refrigerator and the bench seat, with trim that matches the grey of the...
• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:51:15 -0400
  ...It makes sense that the amount of heat from the flame that is applied to the working bits of the refrigerator has to be...
• Re: refrigerator behavior, people behavior
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:55:32 -0700
  ...I started the thread concerning my refrigerator's odd behavior by noting some activities related to using the camper for a fun weekend. Other...
• Re: Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:38:16 -0500
  ...So far as food in the refrigerator, if the refrigerator is working, then the food is cold, and inside the box to boot. I...
• Re: Refrigerator doesn't work yet.
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:42:29 +0900
  ...The tank is in the left box of the refrigerator now. I will check the tank pressure. Look.. http://menbers.aol.com/winpai/11gas...
• My aux battery solution
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 20:25:43 -0500
  ...Connect the refrigerator wire to the auxiliary battery positive post. My intention is to leave the switch open while the engine is running and...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:31:55 -0500
  ...For my purposes, I always cool the refrigerator down on A.C. at home before switching to D.C. for going on the road...
• 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...
• FS: '85 Westy....
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Thu, 9 May 2002 14:05:22 -0700
  ...It is the full camper package with stove, sink and refrigerator. Although NEVER used, it comes with the famous Dennis Haynes towing (receiver) package...
• Re: how many times has this happened to you
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 13 May 2002 21:38:27 -0700
  ...drive?, really?" "13 years old? she don't look it" "is that a refrigerator?" "hey buddy, wanna sell that 12 year-old bus?" nah
• Re: Death of a Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 12:15:18 -0700
  ...I bumped the table, and perhaps the refrigerator. At any rate, it fell over and onto the concrete shop floor. The neighbor appeared, corralled...
• Fridge again....
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:45:29 -0600
  ...Try wildly pumping the air supply pump at least 30 times before pressing the button that supplies LP gas to the refrigerator. This will...
• Re: Westy fridge fan newbie question
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 19:22:41 -0700
  ...Available from www.valterra.com Or go to http://www.valterra.com/RV/rvmain.htm and choose refrigerator fans from the left list A10...
• Re: Two fuses behind driver seat?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:32:56 -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: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 28 May 2011 20:25:21 -0400
  ...Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has...
• Re: Okay, so I lied.
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 13:28:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...Why do the English drink warm beer? They have Lucas refrigerators! Thom -- > In god we trust. All others we polygraph. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info...
• ** FS: (CA) '82 Westfalia- Great Mechanically, Good Body/Interior **
  Historical mailing list - C. Stafford
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 20:24:22 -0800
  ...Stove, sink, refrigerator and hook-ups.. - Good Body/Interior- Straight/Clean.. - Slight surface damage to left door/rear bumper has crimped ends.. - Reg/Smogged...
• Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Mon, 1 May 2000 23:38:41 EDT
  My refrigerator does not have any sort of retaining bar or what not to hold anything in the door. It appears that there are...
• Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 11:44:59 -0400
  On 120v it does fine. In the morning the frig interior is 20 degrees, however when the sun rises higher this quickly goes up...
• Re: cognitive dissonance and refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:04:15 -0400
  ...They expect (unreasonably?) that this thing should be much better and easier than ice, and not that much different from the refrigerator at home...
• Re: First of many questions
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:22:09 -0700
  The refrigerator in mine is plugged into a receptacle under the sink. The plug in the cupboard to the left of the refrigerator is...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator thermal paste source?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:03:03 -0700
  ...or "the thing that is > supposed to get cold inside the refrigerator", onto the pipe that actually > gets cold? Is there a source other...
• Re: Death of a Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 17:11:13 -0400
  ...I bumped the > table, and perhaps the refrigerator. At any rate, it fell over and onto > the concrete shop floor. > > The neighbor appeared, corralled...
• Re: What VW says about the flue cover
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:14:53 -0700
  ...wrote: >> What VW says about the flue vent cover: >> >> TechTalk Bulletin Refrigerator Operation >> >> Flue Vent >> --Cover the flue vent only when washing the vehicle...
• Re: Westy fridge 12 volt cooling, was: Re: battery question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:58:56 -0500
  ...Time to pull the refrigerator and clean it up, anyway. mcneely ---- mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote: > They can cool just fine on 12...
• Re: '78 WESTY SHOULD I BUY IT???
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 96 19:39 AST
  ...Go for the Campmobile Deluxe with a stove and 12 volts refrigerator. Good luck! Angel '78 Caribbean Westy San Juan, P.R.
• Re: Toronto area Refrigerator Service
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:45:51 -0400
  On Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:34:50 -0400 Ron Mighton wrote: > Anybody in the Toronto area have a good place to suggest for...
• FOR SALE: 1991 VW Westfalia Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Gail S. Todd
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 12:57:10 -0500
  ...Three-way refrigerator, gas stove, water hooks and tank. Seats and sleeps 4. Kenwood removable face tape deck and radio. Excellent storage. 4-speed...
• Refrigerator FUBAR Followup
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 15:14:14 -0500
  Well, i figured out what i did wrong.... when i was reinstalling the fridge, i was paying far too much attention to the exhaust...
• Re: Westy Fridge Endurance
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:42:27 -0500
  ...Westy Fridge Endurance How long will the Westy's Refrigerator last on a tank of propane? Thanks............, contemplating a trip to Baja, Mexico in...
• Need Dometic fan thermostatic switch
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:19:20 -0600
  Regarding the switch mounted on the Dometic 182 fridge cooling fins which turns on the rear refrigerator fan on warm days never goes bad...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:47:11 +0000
  ...Anyway, with the domestic you end up using it more as a spoilage retarder than an actual refrigerator when it is really hot. Bread...
• Seat covers for 86 Bus Plus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 18:53:37 -0800
  ...Also works fine inside if weather is inclement. *I removed the refrigerator and use it at home for storing beverages: works much better on...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 20:12:53 -0700
  ...I may be contacting those shops that change out the refrigerators in Seattle. mcneely On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 7:46 PM, Neil...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:33:52 -0400
  ...The ammonia cycle refrigerator as we know it was invented >by Dr. Carl von Linde, who made fortune selling his ice-making machinery >around...
• auxillary battery losing charge in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:40:13 EDT
  ...For example, I turned the engine off and ran the refrigerator for several hours. Then I drove the van for an hour with the...
• Re: Refrigerator drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:03:31 -0700
  oh good in theory, didn't happen in practice... for me alistair On 2013-06-27, at 9:53 AM, David Beierl wrote: > At...
• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:55:48 -0400
  ...One biggie can be checked with the refrigerator installed. A common leak area, if the refrigerator has been previously removed, is in the corragated...
• Data base requests
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 16:03:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Mostly everyone else cooked their items at home & stored them in their *refrigerator* (what's a refrigerator - "Honey, we need more ice!"). Thanks again...
• No More Pancake Syrup!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 11:51:25 -0500
  ...I also had this old, dead refrigerator in the carport that was taking up room because I haven't yet got a trailer hitch...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 12:57:33 -0700
  ...dial was >>>>>> set to Max cooling. >>>>>> >>>>>> Am I correct that this is the expected functioning of my stock >>>>>> refrigerator with all stock parts and...
• Re: Isolator, where to put it?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 13:58:28 -0800
  ...on page 97.33b, camper from '86, They call the relay a "refrigerator 12 volt heater relay". The main wire to the relay from...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:09:06 -0500
  ---- Gilles H Turmel <gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA> wrote: > Hi, > Is there somebody out there that found a 3 way refrigerator that could replace the...
• WTB: City water inlet
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:41:08 -0700
  ...I first modified it to take a little fan to blow out hot air from behind the Dometic refrigerator. Now that I have Vitrifrigo...