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  • 89 VW Westfalia Camper for sale
    Historical mailing list - Abbo Peterson
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:29:35 -0800
    1989 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper One owner, excellent condition, very clean, a "must see" 46,000 original miles Full camper: stove, refrigerator, sink, sleeps...
  • 63 single cab fer sale (+ others)
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Jan 1995 10:17:17 -0600
    ...28,000 miles on new engine, camper top, refrigerator, AM-FM-cassette, very clean, all records. $6200. (515) 224-4785 (West Des Moines, Iowa...
  • '81 Westy FS
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Thu, 21 Mar 96 10:29:04 EST
    Hey all, Saw this in the Washington Post -- it's been in there for a while. '81 Vanagon Camper, auto, AC, 70K, stove, refrigerator...
  • Re: refrigerator latch needed
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 8 May 2010 14:47:01 -0400
    ...me source a new or used latch > for an '85 camper's refrigerator (seems to be identical to the other > cabinet latches). A thief...
  • Re: Fw: Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 18 Aug 1998 13:23:30 -0400
    ...ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/technical/Refrigerator-Manual.txt ________________________________________________________ Derek Drew New York, NY & Washington, DC drew@interport.net '90 Syncro Westfalia... ...seen off...
  • Re: Refrigerator relay?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Sun, 15 Mar 2015 19:50:41 -0500
    ...an '87 Westy have the refrigerator relay under the driver's seat, > or is that just on campers prior to '86? If it does...
  • Propane gas bottle position
    Historical mailing list - Coconis
    Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:41:16 +0200
    ...bottle) at a higher level than the supplied appliances (refrigerator, heater etc.)? Many camper manufacturers in Europe do not put permanent propane gas tanks...
  • FS: NW Ohio
    Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
    Sun, 5 Sep 1999 03:28:40 GMT
    ...85 VW Vanagon GL-Westfalia Camper. EC. 17,316 mi. Fully loaded w/stove, sink and refrigerator. Asking $15,000. 419-457-7545. It...
  • Re: Refrigerator elimination thoughts
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Mon, 25 Jun 2018 08:19:21 -0700
    ...That point cited in favor of the refrigerator confuses me considerably. So far as "ruining" the camper for a future owner, I don't...
  • Re: Things for Joel to Keep Track of....
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Jul 94 10:32:25 EDT
    ...Highest number of people carried in the van 11 fairly comfortably for a 45 minute drive (78 camper without refrigerator) > 11. Number of T1...
  • one more from the Post...
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 27 Oct 96 18:33:19 EST
    ...section RV ads of the Washington Post. '85 Westfalia Camper, 65K mi, stove/refrigerator, pop-top, service records available, 1 owner, $3500, 301-738...
  • Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 13:07:06 -0400
    ...Camper Supply) P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN. 55337-0499 1-800-438-5480 Item #74011-R609 "RV Frig-kool" (inside the refrigerator fan...
  • FOR SALE: 1991 VW Westfalia Vanagon Camper
    Historical mailing list - Gail S. Todd
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:56:18 -0500
    1991 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon camper 135,000 miles New air conditioning and clutch Recent major tune-up (spark plugs/connections) In excellent condition inside...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:10:26 -0700
    ...keep the refrigerator on propane mode while driving. Guess what -- the instruction to turn the propane off while driving, in the camper owner's...
  • Re: Alt idiot light on
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 25 Jul 2002 15:20:45 -0700
    ...7/24/2002, Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> If you have a camper, the refrigerator relay will also turn the light on >> with the alternator disconnected...
  • Re: NEW Eurovan MV/Weekender clarification
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 17 Aug 1996 14:22:40 -0500 (EST)
    ...an MV is the Winnebago version of the camper. That comes complete with the stove, refrigerator, etc. as the old Westys had. There is...
  • FS: '93 EV Poptop Camper
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 27 Aug 1997 12:55:23 +0000
    ...the supermarket: '93 VW EV Pop-Top Camper, auto, ps, pb, air, p-win, cruise, cassette, refrigerator, many extras. $14,900 Halterman's, East...
  • 89 VW Westfalia Camper for sale
    Historical mailing list - Abbo Peterson
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:21:00 -0800
    1989 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper One owner, excellent condition, very clean, a "must see" 46,000 original miles Full camper: stove, refrigerator, sink, sleeps...
  • Re: Alt idiot light on
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:56:28 -0400
    If you have a camper, the refrigerator relay will also turn the light on with the alternator disconnected. The alternator has to actually be...
  • Re: Mini Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:13:58 -0500
    ...It's about like any camper refrigerator, really. If you really want cold like you have at home, and I guess that's what...
  • Re: 1988 Camper Manual Download
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 3 Jul 2012 13:50:55 -0500
    ...I noticed a small difference in the Dometic Refrigerator controls between the 1988 and mine. Refrigerator model must have changed between those years. Thanks...
  • 1980 Camper models question??
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 Jan 1997 20:09:34 -0500 (EST)
    ...basic P22 Camper model with an icebox and seating for 5 and the more deluxe P27 Camper that had a refrigerator and stove. It...
  • Re: Weekender refigerator question
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:10:41 -0800
    ...I've got an '86 Wolfsburg Camper (Weekender style). It has the small refrigerator behind the passenger seat. What is the best way to...
  • FS: VW dealership videotapes for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Michael Feng
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 18:15:20 -0400
    Hi, I've got a videotape from VW's Tech Talk series titled, "Vanagon Camper Refrigerator". The other is a videotape describing Volkswagen's...
  • 87 camper $3500 southwestern california
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 20:27:14 -0500
    ...1987 VW WESTFALIA WEEKENDER POPTOP -4 spd, runs great, 144k mi, 2nd owner, sleeps 4, portable refrigerator, newer trans, AC, awning, AM FM stereo...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge Lighting Problems
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Thu, 2 Apr 1998 11:24:49 -0500
    ...refrigerators get so cranky as to require these cumbersome lighting procedures, When you find this out, let me know. One of my campers has...
  • Re: Wolfsburg Weekender Fridge
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Mon, 2 Aug 2004 11:30:15 -0700
    ...Wolfsburg_Campers Yahoo!Group (see my signature for link), there is a copy of the 8-page Dometic RC-160E Portable Refrigerator manual in...
  • Re: Refrigerator relay?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:24:42 -0400
    ...an '87 Westy have the refrigerator relay under the driver's seat, >> or is that just on campers prior to '86? If it does...
  • Diesel Westy 29/29 MPG; Re: 91 Westy Purchase
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 09:45:44 -0800
    ...This is the full camper with two double beds, refrigerator, and range. I'm prompted to write because someone mentioned they were having refrigerator...
  • Re: Refrigerator and alarm
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 May 1995 17:05:14 -0400
    ...and I normally leave the >refrigerator running on gas. Does anyone know if the refrigerator uses >any electric when it's running off the...
  • Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:08:22 -0500
    ...and the refrigerator, but honestly can't imagine that they are dirty. > I cleaned the refrigerator up when I got the camper three years...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:39:43 -0400
    ...my parents owned a camper with an icebox instead of a > refrigerator. It looked just like a standard rv refrigerator, but we just > stuck...
  • 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...
  • Re: FS: mini ice cube tray for westys
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 05:36:58 -0800
    How much are the mini ice cube trays that came with my Campers RC-160E portable refrigerator worth? I figure they have to be...
  • Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:51:11 -0500
    ...the camper in addition to the one for the van itself, and there is a separate, four page manual for the refrigerator. I think...
  • Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:08:00 -0700
    ...I cleaned the refrigerator up when I got the camper three years ago. 'Twasn't really very dirty, and fired up fine before I...
  • '72 VW pop-top for sale: $1800 OBO
    Historical mailing list - gary m taylor
    Sat, 11 May 1996 19:51:25 MST
    ...top camper van. --$1800.00 OBO --Runs very good / strong runner --Manual transmission --Not the prettiest red bus in the world --Refrigerator etc. --Will...
  • FS:83 Westy Parts
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hooper
    Sat, 31 Dec 2005 15:53:49 -0500
    ...Make offer - (2) drip trays for refrigerator - top bunk mattress pad (light brown)- set of alum. rails that attach canvas to poptop - good grill...
  • Re: [wolfsburg_campers] Portable Dometic 120VAC/12VDC/Propane Refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:32:41 -0800
    On 12/14/05, Jon Brown <jbrown510@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anybody find a model number for this thing? or more detailed specs? > Appears to...
  • Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:59:59 -0700
    ...And the Vitrofrigio refrigerator is a better choice than the Norcold. Check the archives, there has been a LOT of detailed discussion on this...
  • Re: Refrigerator elimination thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:10:07 +0000
    ...That point cited in favor of the refrigerator confuses me considerably. So far as "ruining" the camper for a future owner, I don't...
  • Dismantling Vanagons - Parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Sat, 9 Feb 2002 22:03:01 -0500
    ...93 Eurovan sliding door -93 Eurovan gas tank -95 Eurovan camper cabinets, and refrigerator -95 engine computer -95 Eurovan wheels and tires And lots...
  • Re: Two fuses behind driver seat?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:10:33 -0400
    ...What does the Refrigerator control? > What is usually on the spare? > > Sorry I can’t just look in my camper book. I appreciate the...
  • Re: What are the 'official' Syncro alignment specs
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 15 Oct 2003 09:12:03 -0700
    ...The Syncro Camper that R&T reviewed in 1986 was a non-GL camper, it seated 6 and had a removeable refrigerator. A GL...
  • Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 5 Jul 2008 10:33:27 -0700
    ...But if I had a non camper I was converting I'd look at the stand alone 12v DC refrigerators like the Isotherm or...
  • Re: Awning (formerly refrigerators, alarms, etc.)
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Wed, 17 May 1995 11:10:16 +0000
    ...Runs on 2 D-cell batteries, > circulates air in refrigerator or ice box to eliminate hot spotes and arrest > spoilage. 3.4" x 2...
  • Refrigerator Pump Mod.
    Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 05:33:35 -0800
    Mitchell Miller 1984 Westy camper First, I want to thank all the people for their suggestions on getting my refrigerator to work on gas...
  • Auxilliary battery relays and wires
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 18:25:42 -0800
    ...Isolator, where to put it? > > > >Greetings, > >With regard to relays in "campers": > >"3-way refrigerator relay": > >The 2 vanagon full westfalia campers ('81 and...
  • FOR SALE: 1991 VW Westfalia Vanagon Camper
    Historical mailing list - Gail S. Todd
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 12:57:10 -0500
    ...Located in Durham, North Carolina 1991 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon camper 135,000 miles New air conditioning and clutch Recent major tune-up (spark plugs...
  • Re: Anybody interested in a 220V fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:08:11 -0700
    ...That British refrigerator might be 240, it might be 230, but it would not be 220 unless it was intended for use elsewhere. This...
  • Re: Question for Week-ender or Multi-Van Owners
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:04:58 -0400
    ...bed and the funky little refrigerator but not the sink, refrigerator, stove unit that is in a full camper. It's an 86 with...
  • sagging springs
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Mon, 11 May 1998 15:46:49 -0700
    HELP! I am self camperizing my '82 (formerly)diesel. I must have a pretty heavy cabinet-refrigerator setup, the van seems to list a...
  • Re: Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 4 Jun 1999 00:50:19 -0700
    ...1991 VW CAMPER van, refrigerator, stove, sink, air, manual, excellent condition, 35,000, snow tires, $22,000 (541)568-4272. Cove, OR Jim Arnott...
  • Re: 87' VW Westfalia - $12500
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 11 Mar 2014 06:41:43 -0700
    ...No refrigerator is also a downer for a potential buyer looking for a camper.
  • Re: Propane gas bottle position
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:02:50 +0200
    ...bottle) at >a higher level than the supplied appliances (refrigerator, heater etc.)? >Many camper manufacturers in Europe do not put permanent propane gas tanks...
  • Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Carlos & Margaret de Carvalho
    Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:45:40 -0300
    I have a problem with my Norcold Model 3163 refrigerator in my V.W. camper van. The fridge lights and runs well on all...
  • Re: How to operate Refrigerator?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:52:21 -0700
    ...wrote: > My '84 came with a owners manual but it makes no mention of the "camper" > components. Was there a manual for the Westfalia? >
  • Re: Howdy from a neophyte!
    Historical mailing list - James Cook
    Tue, 19 Jul 1994 18:42:24 -0700 (PDT)
    ...As to propane heat, my own approach is to have pucrchased for a few hundred dollars a propane heater that hangs off the refrigerator...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:31:23 -0500
    ...We ran the refrigerator on propane when camped, as long as five days nonstop, and cooked our meals in the camper. the only time...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:10:31 -0700
    Years ago my parents owned a camper with an icebox instead of a refrigerator. It looked just like a standard rv refrigerator, but we...