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• Re: stupid refig. question-newbie on the frig
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 2 May 2005 06:59:20 -0700
  ...The Westy fridges are notoriously hard to light on propane if they have been sitting a long time. Sometimes you need to light the...
• Re: fridge thingy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 10:50:44 -0500
  ...what is the little metal tube coming >out from under the fridge? It is a drain tube for the fridge combustion chamber, unscrew the...
• Westy fridge fan, How Important Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 20:56:15 -0400
  While on the subject of fridge fans, I disconnected my fan last summer due to excessive noise. Recently purchased a 120mm computer fan to...
• Re: carpet alternatives
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 11:31:45 -0700
  *"The Dometic fridge in the Vanagon MUST be removed at LEAST once a year to be serviced."* I didn't know that! Is that...
• Re: westy fridge stuff FS: ice cube trays, fridge shelves, fridge door racks
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 27 May 2004 21:07:41 -0400
  on 5/27/04 10:38, JordanVw@AOL.COM at JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > these fit all vanagon westys w/ the dometic fridges. > ice...
• question before I remove the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 18 May 2005 12:48:20 -0400
  For the 9 years I have owned my van, I have been able to light the fridge with minimal difficulty. I am now having...
• lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Sep 1994 17:26:50 -0700 (PDT)
  Some observations on fridge lighting... I have taken my fridge out 2X, cleaned everything (including combustion chamber), and made sure of all electrical connections...
• Re: Westy fridge clinic tomorrow, SoCal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 19:04:26 -0700
  FWIW I have posted several pictures of my fridge & burner R&R at: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/vanagonlist/my_photos and my...
• Re: Fridge Questions, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 07:49:50 -0800
  I use my fridge in desert conditions frequently. In temperatures of 100+ by day and 80+ by night it keeps milk fresh for up...
• Re: [Q] was: 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 19 May 2003 00:12:04 -0700
  ...12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge? > on the topic of fridges...... > > is running it off of propane more powerful? I assume > it will...
• Re: Fumes? from fridge
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:04:06 -0500
  I used to get a strange fume smell inside my van when the fridge was running on propane. It is slightly like burned propane...
• Re: Westfalia top opening fridge question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:08:50 -0400
  > Saw a "Westfalia top opening fridge (12V and 110V)" fridge > FS. It's listed under "81 Vanagon parts" so not sure if a > transplant...
• Can One Test the Piezo?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 02 Apr 1997 15:59:03
  After collecting methods, hints, tips and techniques for starting the Dometic fridge on LP, I still can't get my fridge working. Thanks to...
• Re: Using the fridge as an ice box
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 21:07:52 -0700
  ...If your fridge works, why use ice? We have gone on two week trips using the fridge and cooking and never ran out of...
• Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 26 May 2000 04:46:23 -0400
  Fridge expeRTS, I am transferring a different interior to my westy, and successfully got the fridge running on prop, and elec. However, the pipes...
• Burping fridges
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 01:28:26 EST
  ...Turn the fridge upside down and let it sit. Have also heard from those who think it's idiocy. Has anyone ever actually done...
• Re: Adding Fridge Fans
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 21:42:44 -0400
  ...Adding Fridge Fans > > > I found similar results. The Fridgemate fan works great even in 100 > > degree plus weather and is much cheaper than I...
• Re: More on the - '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 17:39:33 -0800
  Todd, I found that my green light that indicates the fridge is lit does not fuction. I was unable to see that the pilot...
• Re: fridge ques
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 17 May 2004 20:34:33 -0400
  ...i am know running fridge on 120v from an extension cord to get things warm in the back of fridge. i heard this may...
• Re: Adding Fridge Fans
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:17:37 -8
  ...Adding Fridge Fans > I found similar results. The Fridgemate fan works great even in 100 > degree plus weather and is much cheaper than I...
• Westy Fridge Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 May 1999 08:56:49 -0700
  I have received about 10 requests for proceeding with the fridge project so I plan to do so. The first step will be identifying...
• Re: Fridge temps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 13:19:15 -0400
  ...About fridge temps - I haven't put a thermometer in my fridge, but here is my experience. Pre chill your food before it goes...
• Re: replacement fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 11:28:07 -0400
  I have a fridge that is very small and runs on 110VAC at 1 amp. Max. This means a very small 12v DC, power...
• Fridge/propane
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:37:39 -0800
  ...I read the Fridge 12V stuff with interest because the previous owner(s) of my 85 Westy/Subaru at one point removed the Fridge...
• Wiring for 85 fridge / water LED panel needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:38:42 -0700
  Hi volks, I have an 85 fridge panel and want to use it to let me know when the fridge is lit. I tested...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:43:30 -0800
  I did some tests with my 85 fridge unit I now use in my 87 syncro westy conversion. After several days and weeks of...
• Re: Fridge again....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 19:55:03 -0700
  re the lower-left-rear-corner-of-the-fridge light that's hard to see. If your sight line is properly low enough, the...
• Re: is my fridge working properly
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 20:31:48 -0400
  Yes, you difinately want to put the circulating fan inside the fridge. I just did it to mine and it made a huge difference...
• Re: Dometic fridge wiring question (diagram supplied)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:23:24 -0700
  ...To keep the fridge 12 volts on the main battery also means keeping the kitchen on the main battery. That means the led panel...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 18:09:08 -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: Fridge Exhaust Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 May 2010 12:39:21 -0700
  ...And, if air pump on front of fridge stops working, some have used this tube for priming combustion box with air if need be...
• Re: Bentley Dometic fridge air pump mod - anybody tried it?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 13:17:13 -0400
  ...Bentley Dometic fridge air pump mod - anybody tried it? > I did this mod, and it did seem to help (a little) in getting the...
• Re: Fridge+Stove removal question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 14:05:54 -0800
  On a related link, What do you do if you strip the propane connector to the back of the fridge? (The part of the...
• Re: Westy fridge in warm climate noisy and hot?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:39:21 -0500
  At 09:39 PM 12/10/2008, dj wrote: >fridge ran on propane. There were periods when it was warm that the fridge >seemed...
• Fridge Problem -additional coil fan
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:17:00 -0500
  Earlier this summer I added a second coil fan in parallel with the stock fridge coil fan. It seemed easy enough to do (a...
• Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:34:28 -0400
  A vent for the fridge? Really? I'm surprised the manual doesn't say anything about opening the skylight during fridge operation. The wierd...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:19:12 -0800
  ...The sliding window > behind the fridge does a good job venting the fridge heat, no need for > the skylight. > > > Alistair > > > '82 westy, diesel converted...
• Re: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:22:38 -0700
  ...It isn't a fix for fridges that aren't already working well, it just lets well working fridges do better in hotter weather...
• Planning to add auxiliary battery and fridge to my 91 week ender - suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Tom DeMarcus
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 08:56:15 -0400
  Folks, I've begun camping more and plan to run fridge, stereo, interior lights, maybe power inverter from auxiliary battery. GoWesty sells kit for...
• Re: Fridge ?
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 15:46:05 -0400
  ...The fan blows air up over the fins at the back of the fridge to help heat transfer, which in turn helps the fridge...
• Re: driving and fridge
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 21:09:11 EDT
  > Is it possible, advisable, legal to drive while having the fridge running > on propane or should it run on 12 V? (or maybe 120V...
• Re: Fridge blows out on propane
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sun, 6 May 2001 09:41:39 -0400
  ...My fridge runs on all 3 settings, but, in a Westy I just > bought the fridge blows out on propane when going down the...
• Re: replacement fridge?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 09:15:22 -0700
  ...The Westy fridge takes about 8 amps at 12 volts. Either will kill a battery in one night of warm weather operation. The Westy...
• Re: propane fridge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 05:31:17 -0400
  Read and follow my directions and that fridge will work as well as it was designed to. <http://www.frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm> On...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 09:18:38 -0400
  Except for rare occasions of nasty gusts or something, the fridge should be able to stay lighted while driving. Usual causes of it blowing...
• Re: Original Dometic Fridge for "sale"
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 13:41:35 -0400
  ...just a fyi, those barbie ice cube trays and fridge racks usually sell for @$20 each... and that grey fridge door is desireable for...
• Re: Fridge noise and blown fuse and chairs wanted.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 07:11:52 -0500
  ...I have used the fridge on propane 12 times a year for 2 years. Saturday >for the first time it started making a noise...
• Re: Fridge comes on by itself
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:41:05 -0400
  Wayne, the fan that cools the fins on the back of the fridge will come on whenever it gets over 125 degrees or so...
• Fridge fan GREAT!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 16:52:35 -0700
  If you hav'nt done the modification to add an internal fan to your Dometic fridge stop what your doing and do it NOW...
• Re: 85 Westy fridge removal
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 30 May 1997 12:08:10 -0400
  : > Hi All, I've established that my fridge doesn't work on 120V. > I've also phoned around to the dealerships listed in my...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Wed, 27 May 1998 19:43:23 -0400
  ...Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode >Mark McCulley wrote: >> You don't have to be stopped to run the fridge on propane. I always...
• A good portable AC/DC fridge to buy?
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 00:35:44 EDT
  Hmm, WIth all the talk of a recall for the Norcold fridge, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good AC/DC fridge...
• Re: Fridge fan times three
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 06:04:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've noticed that my Westy fridge seems to work differently than any other RV fridge I've had before. In warm weather, performace...
• Re: Was Iceland, now Westy Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:03:06 -0500
  Why? It was a thread about Iceland than I linked in an article about building a Westy fridge, so I changed the title. Thanks...
• Another fridge question.
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:45:16 -0700
  Have a fridge that seems to work better on propane than 110. The main tube gets plenty hot when on 110 and the fins...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:42:00 -0700
  ...Why is 'fridge not working better? Keith, based on my own experience and especially comments from others on this and other Westy related lists...
• Re: westy standard
  Historical mailing list - BNGR8FUL
  Thu, 21 May 1998 12:15:59 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-21 11:20:20 EDT, JordanVw writes: << yes, folks, a "fridge" and a "icebox" aren't the same...
• Any probs. w fridge not level?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:16:05 -0700
  With camping season here again and questions re the Westy fridge, and the instructions calling for the fridge to be level, has anyone had...
• Dometic Fridge Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kenn Draymon
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 08:45:26 -0800
  ...The fan works great, and is barely audible with the fridge door closed. I'd encourage anyone with a lackadaisical fridge to consider this...
• Connecting a 2nd battery & fridge questions
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 21:51:34 -0500 ()
  Would appreciate any comments on the following electrical and fridge questions. Last year, I purchased a '91 camper in which the previous owner had...