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  • Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
    Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:06:45 -0400
    ...Guilford 84 VW CAMPER, white, standard, sleeps 4, stove, refrigerator, sink, excellent condition in & out, $7300. (203) 352-3357 Stamford 84 CAMPER, white, standard...
  • Re: Mini Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:40:02 -0500
    Jim, why not just clean up and get into good condition the refrigerator you already have in the camper, the Dometic? It really works...
  • Re: refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:10:42 -0600
    ...So, that means I need to pull the refrigerator and find the leak. All joints suspect, I assume. I have never smelled propane except...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:47:27 -0500
    ...show whether the refrigerator is on in propane mode. Do you have an owner's manual for the camper (_Camper/Multivan supplement to Volkswagen...
  • Re: '78 Westy Refrigerator
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Mar 1996 11:24:32 -0500
    Have had this camper for 2 years and am finally getting around to the fridge. Runs off spare battery(no good and haven't...
  • Re: Adding 2nd battery to Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
    Wed, 1 Nov 1995 23:33:18 -0500 (EST)
    ...bently manual for a description labeled something like vanagon camper without 3-way refrigerator. i have a weekender with two batteries and it is...
  • Re: Refrigerators, alarms, fans and other toys
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Tue, 16 May 1995 07:34:52 +0000
    ...this audiovox alarm and assume that the cooling fan > in the refrigerator doesn't draw enough current to trigger the alarm. I'll > post...
  • FS: 1985 Westfalia Camper
    Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
    Tue, 27 May 2008 06:55:44 -0400
    Time to find a new home for our beloved very clean 1985 Vanagon Camper - 134K miles. Never in an accident, never a daily driver...
  • Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
    Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
    Thu, 28 Jan 1999 11:44:48 -0500
    ...1.) The vanagon westy camper with the 3 way refrigerator (propane, 110 and the 12 volt while driving only) does not have a factory...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:29:36 -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: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:30:57 -0700
    That refrigerator uses 900 btu/hr on maximum setting, it says. A 16.4 oz bottle of propane provides 10,000 btu so the...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:11:30 -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: Things for Joel to Keep Track of....
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Michael Stevens
    Tue, 12 Jul 94 10:42:57 EDT
    ...Highest number of people carried in the van > > 11 fairly comfortably for a 45 minute drive > (78 camper without refrigerator) > 17 fairly (un)comfortably...
  • Converting electric Dometic Fridge to propane
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Jan 1997 18:05:18 -0800
    I have an 86 Vanagon Westy Weekender ("Bus Plus" according to local dealer), that came equipped with a removable 12/110V Dometic refrigerator. Recently...
  • Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Thu, 28 Jan 1999 13:25:06 -0500
    ...VW vanagons and campers. > We came up with the following. > 1.) > The vanagon westy camper with the 3 way refrigerator > (propane, 110 and the...
  • Danfoss type fridge help needed. NVC
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:47:26 -0700
    ...A very rare camper, I think there are only 40 members on their yahoo group. Thanks, Chris C � � "Looking for a thermostat assembly for...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:09:37 -0400
    ...On 08/25/2012 03:10 PM, Don Hundt wrote: > Years ago my parents owned a camper with an icebox instead of a > refrigerator...
  • Re: 86' Westy 4-Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:44:42 EST
    ...That is we ordered it (for pick-up in Germany) without the refrigerator and mid-section cabinets. So the mid-section is clear, except...
  • Re: Another naive battery question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:51:23 -0500
    ...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: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:51:55 -0500
    ...However, the splice caught just where the refrigerator and the cabinet between the refrigerator and the tank meet. I had to enlarge the opening...
  • Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:24:53 -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: Refrigerator wiring
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:39:40 -0700
    ...P 97.32e ("Camper 1982-1985") of Bentley shows a Yellow wire between water pump switch and pin T6/1 on connector to display...
  • Re: refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:28:24 -0600
    ...So, that means I need to pull the refrigerator and find the > leak. All joints suspect, I assume. I have never smelled propane except...
  • Re: shore power vs batteries
    Historical mailing list - Michael Richardson
    Fri, 1 Aug 2014 18:25:36 -0400
    <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Unless it has been modified in some unusual way, your camper already > has 120 V hookup, and an outlet in...
  • Dometic Recall
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:07:18 -0700
    ...Here's the official text: "A defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an...
  • Re: Camper Refer Madness
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 May 94 09:58:02 PDT
    ...wonder if the > > refrigerator vent is blocked? Took off the vent fitting and looked in. > When we first bought Cassie ('89 Westy) last year...
  • Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:15:52 -0500
    ...the camper is parked in the shade (not always available -- in that case I try to turn the refrigerator side of the camper away...
  • Re: Connecting a 2nd battery & fridge questions
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 07 Jan 1997 13:00:37 -0800
    ...1980-1985 or page 97.33b for Campers from 1986, you will find a relay labeled REFRIGERATOR 12-VOLT HEATER RELAY. You will find...
  • Camper refrigerator
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 Apr 1996 23:31:53 -0400
    Took the boys on a spur of the moment first camping trip this weekend. It does beat laying around on the ground! All worked...
  • Re: differences between '86, to '89 westfalias???
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:04:46 CDT
    ...refrigerator, folding side table, 3-seater folding bench seat, 3 cup holders 1988 as far as i can tell, there was NO Camper available...
  • Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Feb 1999 12:05:14 -0500
    ...Closter VW VANAGON CAMPER 83, needs starter, some dents, $1600. (718) 384-7721 . Williamsburg VW WESTFALIA CAMPER 84, sink, stove, refrigerator, auto, air, sleeps...
  • Re: Refrigerator Pump Mod.
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:57:02 -0500
    ...Mitchell Miller 1984 Westy camper First, I want to thank all the >people for their suggestions on getting my refrigerator to work on gas...
  • 88 turbo diesel camper FS $12000 obo in San Fran, CA area
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 12 Jul 2000 20:18:38 -0500
    ...Van 1988 Volkswagen Westfalia , 45000 Miles, $12,000/OBO Type Conversion/camper Options Exterior Color - Blue Interior Color - Beige/Tan 4-cyl. Manual Transmission...
  • 88 FS Honolulu
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:36:23 -1000
    ...an ASI conversion with a refrigerator and a microwave. I can't believe it. I turned Shawn (Imua Camper Rentals - Hilo) onto it... he...
  • looking for engine/tools
    Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:30:19 MST
    ...We could trade a stove & refrigerator from a '74 westy, the propane tank, misc parts + cash, or whatever. Thanks! --Shaun Dustin '71 camper
  • '90 syncro westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Sun, 9 Apr 2000 14:05:51 -0700
    ...Send it to the address below. -- Coyote --- For Sale 1990 4x4 Syncro Vanagon, Westfalia Camper (immaculate & fully loaded) Mag rims, tough tires, bra, trailer...
  • Re: Fridge
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:14:15 -0700
    ...camper? At any rate, one connector, all 4 went from not working to working. >> >> Wish that was all that was wrong with my refrigerator...
  • Radio causes buzzer to go off
    Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:27:58 -0500
    ...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: Westfalia top opening fridge question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:48:51 -0700
    It might be a Dometic RC-160 removeable refrigerator that came in the 85-87 Wolfsburg Edition Campers. It would draw around 7 amps...
  • Re: ebay car?
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Sat, 16 Feb 2002 04:12:28 +0800
    ...65.35.24.163 Comments Weekender camper. Nice camper seats six, sleeps four people. All curtains and bug screens are intact. Includes removable refrigerator...
  • Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
    Thu, 11 Mar 1999 09:01:51 -0500
    ...New Canaan 68 VW POP-UP CAMPER, rebuilt motor, 4 speed, new carb, front end, new canvas top, no rust, exc cond, refrigerator, sink...
  • Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:26:43 -0500
    My wife truly likes the stove, sink, refrigerator. I would be fine without them. If I ever needed to cook inside when raining, I...
  • 1979 Westfalia manuals; refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kunkel
    Thu, 1 Jun 1995 09:46:35 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Does anyone have/know of a source for owners' manuals for the Westfalia stuff on the 1979 camper? There are a couple of little...
  • Re: Value of my van? Was Poptop conversion
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:42:46 -0700
    ...Yes, the camper is mostly stock, but the refrigerator has been removed. We haven't made any active plans toward selling, but will probably...
  • Re: refrigerator
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:51:36 EST
    ...The only concern I have about the vehicle is that the refrigerator doesn't work and my neighbour said it has never worked in...
  • List Must Mass VW On A/C
    Historical mailing list
    18 Aug 94 21:30:32 GMT
    ...Rear bumper hit once, straigthened out as much as possible Has the standard stuff, the stove, sink, refrigerator, stove and refrigerator work very well...
  • FS: 88 Vanagon Westy Automatic - in Rochester NY
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 19:53:44 -0700
    ...Full Westfalia model with Pop Top, Clean Canvas, Stove, DOMETIC Refrigerator, Sink, Cabinets, Propatne/Electric refrigerator functions well. Upper and Lower bed bunks and...
  • Re: Westy Fridge Project
    Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
    Sun, 16 May 1999 11:19:43 -0700
    ...this > together if desired. > > I have a copy of the Vanagon Camper Refrigerator book that I > purchased from LIMBO some time ago. It contains...
  • Re: Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:24:50 -0400
    ...I have a problem with my Norcold Model 3163 refrigerator in my V.W. = > camper van.=20 > The fridge lights and runs well on...
  • 4th vanagon camper hookup - summer cooling
    Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
    Mon, 4 Oct 2010 20:04:08 -0700
    ...a flex tube inside so I can extract heat from the camper refrigerator when it runs on propane or 110 V. Another mod I...
  • Re: Dometic Refrigerator -- 1984 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:47:39 -0400
    ...sale) Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
  • Re: adding extra seating
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:04:28 EST
    ...refrigerator, but I think that most of the time when I'd be hauling that many passengers I wouldn't be using the "camper...
  • purchase advice sought
    Historical mailing list - Ken Baldwin
    Tue, 29 Jun 1999 09:58:33 -0700
    I'm looking at an '84 Vanagon Camper tonight. Perhaps some of you experts out there could help me with a couple of quick...
  • Re: metal cover for refrigerator vent
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:24:34 -0700
    I never had trouble with the vent while driving, but where I park the camper it would get dust in the vent when we...
  • Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jul 1996 13:15:17 -0400
    ...Multivans did not come with the 12VDC/120VAC refrigerator of the earlier non-GL Campers. >So, uh, well is a "weekender" a "basic camper...
  • Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
    ...Of The Three Modes I have tested several Vanagon Camper RM 182 B refrigerators under controlled conditions in all three of its modes: propane...
  • Westy Fridge Project
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 16 May 1999 09:30:38 -0700
    ...I have a copy of the Vanagon Camper Refrigerator book that I purchased from LIMBO some time ago. It contains info gathered from several...
  • For Sale 1972 Campmobile
    Historical mailing list - Wayne Ross
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 22:31:31 EDT
    ...Parting with my prized possesion, a mint condition 1972 Volkswagen Camper, is a reality I've been forced to face. !972 VW Campmobile (manufactured...
  • FS: '86 Westfalia $800
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 15:20:14 -0800
    ...some body damage runs alright but needs new radiator (it's water cooled) It's a camper with a top pop and a refrigerator...
  • Re: 2 way fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Thu, 14 Nov 2002 05:08:03 -0800
    The 85-87 Vanagon Camper model (non-GL) came standard with a 110-VAC/12-VDC portable refrigerator and an auxiliary battery to run...