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Re: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 4 Sep 2012 23:09:22 -0700
> My fridge works fine on 120 and propane but poorly on 12 volts. I have checked > and it draws 6.3 amps on "12...
Re: Not again the fridge!!!!
Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 20:03:56 -0400
...I let my fridge (empty) running all night long on > propane > with the thermostat at maximum. I put also a small fan from Fridgemate...
Re: FRIDGE MOD. 12V electrical idea + question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:11:34 -0400
Unless you have a 2nd battery, I can�t imagine why one would want the fridge to operate off the battery without the alternator...
Re: More Fridge Service
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:09:00 -0600
...More Fridge Service | In my report on servicing my fridge I forgot to mention one thing. I | found the exhaust pipe cracked, where it...
Re: Fridge problems
Historical mailing list
Mon, 09 Dec 1996 18:56:53
...Fridge problems > > >I have a 1979 Westy with a troublesome fridge. It works when hooked up >to house power, but doesn't want to...
How can I get the stove/fridge to work 1st time user HELP PLEASE
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 11:41:59 -0700
...While running the fridge overnight on AC power helps in starting the fridge on propane, the "foot pump" method may get your fridge operating...
More on the - '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
Historical mailing list - Todd Evans
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 15:53:40 -0800
...The battery indicator went from green to yellow when we switched on the fridge. I took that to mean that the fridge was drawing...
Re: pulling the stove/fridge?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:55:39 -0700
I removed the fridge in my '90 Westy last year when I installed a propane furnace, which is hooked up where the fridge used...
Re: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 26 May 2000 10:04:16 -0700
...But one Fridge-Mate fan does not move as much air as one stock fridge fan.... I figure it would take at least two...
Fridge....should it stay on...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 25 May 2005 11:53:37 -0400
Hey guys, should that fridge stay on on propane wile driving... in windy condition.... i was never able to drive with my fridge ON...
Re: D'OH (metic) fridge
Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
Wed, 24 Sep 1997 09:05:56 -0400
Would it make sense to start the cool down by placing containers of ice in the fridge, then replacing them with the cold food...
Re: LED Panel, Fridge light VERY DIM
Historical mailing list - davidb
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 10:27:39 -0700
My led on my fridge is dim all of the time, and who cares???, the fridge works and the light, britght or dim says...
Re: More on the - '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 17:22:51 -0800
Actually, the 12 volt should get the fridge just as cold as propane or 110v. But the power must not be interrupted by turning...
How to test fridge propane fitting?
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Mon, 24 May 1999 22:06:15 EDT
I've pulled my fridge and fixed the fan. I cleaned out the combustion chamber, on the theory that it was a good idea...
Re: removing the fridge
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 10:37:22 -0400
http://www.type2.com/bartnik/fridge.htm I wouldn't call it 'esay' but this link will tell you how to remove the fridge...
Another Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Mon, 10 May 2004 21:48:32 -0300
...Here's a phot of the connector on top of the fridge: http://tomrowsell.com/fridgetop.jpg Thanks Tom
FS: westfalia fridge from 88, Kelowna, BC.
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:50:00 -0700
I have for sale a westfalia fridge from a 88. I just bought a complete westfalia interior but want to install a AC-DC...
Re: D'OH (metic) fridge
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 26 Sep 1997 04:20:46 -0700
Wes Neuenschwander wrote: >That doesn't really address the central problem - which is the lag time >between starting the fridge and getting the refrigeration...
Re: Karl's Norcold Fridge
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:36:48 -0700
...Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > Pics and description of Karl's new fridge posted here: > > http://www.members.shaw.ca/McTavishPAC/fridge/fridge.html > > > > Alistair...
Fridge
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Wed, 21 May 1997 19:40:34 -0400
These comments about filling the already cooled fridge with already cooled food make me glad the PO of my westy did something about the...
portable fridge reviews
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:42:18 -0800
Electric powered portable fridges reviewed: http://www.expeditionportal.com/resources/equipment-review-and-testing/556-overland-journal-portable-12v-fridge-review.html alistair
Re: Propane fridges: '76-'79
Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 10:25:32 -0400 (EDT)
OK, since there's interest, here's some more info on my fridge customization for Bus living: I gutted the existing fridge cabinet between...
Re: D'OH (metic) fridge
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 23:24:41 UT
It will take much longer than 2 hours for the fridge to cycle and start cooling. You need to fill the fridge to hold...
Need suggestion: Storage under Engel fridge
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:54:21 -0700
My Engel fridge is on the floor behind the front passenger seat. Since I've given up that floor space anyway, I'd like...
Re: Fridge burner LED
Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:36:17 -0700
On my Fridge burner LED I have noticed it is lit when using propane, switched to 12 volt battery when the engine is running...
Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 25 May 2005 12:30:23 -0400
Before the last time I pulled my fridge I was able to drive on the highway (at 80) and the fridge would stay lit...
Re: humming fridge?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 May 1996 00:00:00 -0400
...Letting the fridge overheat will damage the internals rendering the unit useless. Using fridge with the van parked un level will do same damage...
Re: dometic fridge
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:58:01 -0400
Darrell, if your fridge still works on 12v dc or 120v ac then your dometic fridge is not destroyed. The only difference between ac...
Re: Dometic Fridge on my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Brian Walch
Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:24:09 -0800
Question about operating fridge from a relative newbie... There is a center dial (maybe dial "C" according to the diagram) that looks like a...
Re: Dometic wiring, now gas line
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:07:50 -0700
Are you asking about the propane connection to back of fridge? On 3 different fridges I've owned, (182A 182B), all 3 appeared to...
Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:04:05 -0700
On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 9:11 PM, Melissa Mourkas<westywoman@mac.com> wrote: > Volks- > > The OE Dometic 182B fridge was pulled from...
Fridge: light won't light...
Historical mailing list - Alan Yamada
Tue, 07 May 1996 09:03:37 -0700
my fridge works, but the light doesn't, it used to, and just died one weekend camping. it is not the LED, it is...
Re: driving and fridge
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 12 May 2000 19:58:02 -0700
> I assume it's considered safe to do, because many RV fridges > are "two way" fridges, meaning they operate on propane or > 110V only...
Fridge pilot going out
Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:58:33 -0400
Hi, My fridge pilot is going out when driving. Otherwise the fridge runs very well on propane. Any idea why? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
Re: Fridge Fan ?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:34:16 -0700
The fridge fan is completely independent of the fridge setting or whether the fridge is even on. It runs whenever the temp switch behind...
Re: fridge not very cold.
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:29:50 -0500
...Then I pop the frozen stuff in the fridge to thaw and to help the fridge get cold. This trick did not work when...
Re: carpet alternatives
Historical mailing list - Slloth
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 20:12:43 -0700
...With > the flooring there the fridge cannot be removed without removing the > flooring in front of the fridge. The Dometic fridge in the Vanagon...
Fridge blows fuses....help
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sun, 20 May 2001 19:25:28 EDT
I have been running my fridge on propane for a few days now but it keeps causing one of the 12 vdc fuses to...
Re: carpet alternatives
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:21:11 EDT
...With the flooring there the fridge cannot be removed without removing the flooring in front of the fridge. The Dometic fridge in the Vanagon...
RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 25 Nov 1994 06:17:53 -0700
>I was not aware that some of the fridge ignition systems had a three way >LED set up. Mine glows red only if the...
Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 07:44:50 -0700
At 12:35 PM 9/7/2009, Karl wrote: >I get a good chuckle every time GoWesty's 'fridge eliminator kit' is >mentioned ... moving...
Fridge problems...
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:38:33 -0400
My fridge has been working fine in my 83.5 for years. Last time I went to light it though it would not light...
Re: Newbe Fridge Question
Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
Thu, 4 Jan 1996 14:17:52 +0000
I also find it is good to open the exterior propane valve about 30 mins before lighting the fridge. Just seems to never extinguish...
Re: D'OH (metic) fridge
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Thu, 25 Sep 1997 07:49:44 8
> Would it make sense to start the cool down by placing containers of ice > in the fridge, then replacing them with the cold food...
Re: Dometic 182B wiring
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 23 Aug 2013 21:25:19 -0700
What diagram are you referring to, the one on top of the fridge or one somewhere else? Based on my experiences the RM182A should...
Re: humming fridge?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 May 1996 00:00:01 -0400
...Runs when it's warm whether you are using the >fridge or not. > > It should not run unless the fridge is running or the...
Re: Build Your Own Van Fridge Kit
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:21:30 -0800
...Mark Malcolm Stebbins wrote: >The fridge thread is perhaps the 2nd most popular thread on this list. My fridge works just fine, >but I...
Re: Options for Replacing Refrigerator
Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:30:25 -0400
As my Westy is not a daily driver I keep the fridge plugged into 110 while the Westy is in the carport. The fridge...
Fridge Air Flow
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:18:58 -0400
What is the air flow pattern for the fridge fan? It seems like it would be easy to install a small muffin fan into...
Re: Fridge Fan ?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 06:13:31 EDT
In a message dated 10/7/2002 1:09:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Fridge Fan ? The fridge fan...
Re: fridge wont stay lit
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:49:45 -0700
...are you sure the fridge is going out, or is the light going out?? Turn the fridge on high and listen at the flue...
Re: LogtyShelters - top load - 3 way fridge
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:50:03 -0700
...Both of these are a concern with any propane model fridge. The Westy fridge has an excellent approach from a safety point of view...
Re: Me and Mr. fridge!
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 24 May 2007 08:13:53 -0700
My stock fridge fan goes on almost consistently when it's really hot in van. But then again, I think the my fridge needs...
Fridge Exhaust Normal?
Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
Sat, 15 May 2010 11:04:52 -0800
...Is this normal? I'll probably pull the fridge anyway. Also, someone had mentioned blowing some compressed air in to clean the fridge, where...
Re: Instructions for fridge removal
Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:34:14 -0700
No need to remove the stovetop to get the fridge out! If memory serves correctly, there are a number of screws around the outside...
Re: Optima's and Fridge
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:08:22 -0500
It depends on the fridge and how much it draws off the batter. I have a 4D size Gel Cell and if I turn...
Re: Stock fridge vent delete option
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:28:25 -0700
Hi Dave, The fridge is a wee bit larger capacity. Not much, but more usable space as there isn’t any cooling unit exposed...
Re: Refrigerator lighting
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:43:55 -0700
I've posted this a few times before, but here are my fridge temp results. http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/van-fridge...
Re: A (propane) Fridge footnote
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 05:46:57 -0700
--- Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM> wrote: > I'll happily concede Malcolm the record for fridge > removal --- There are 5 screws on the outside...
Dometic fridge performance- data
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:24:43 -0700
this afternoon I did a quick measurement of the cooling ability of the Dometic 182 fridge in my '82 Westy. The fridge had been...