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Fridge Gettin' OUT??
Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
Tue, 4 May 1999 17:22:58 -0400
Okay, okay, I've looked at all the messages about Dometic fridges in Westys (from the last two weeks I s'pose). My fan...
Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:34:02 -0400
The Fridge will last from 2-3 weeks on a tank. Yes it should be safe although make sure to turn off the flame...
Re: Fridge topic
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 13 May 2000 10:47:44 -0700
...Fridge topic > Hi Marc > > I used to turn off the propane and run the fridge off the battery while > driving when I first got...
Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:33:32 -0800
Update -- Tried the fridge on 120VAC and it worked well. Filled the propane tank, and though the fridge lights & works on propane, it is...
Fridge comes on by itself
Historical mailing list - Wayne Adamson
Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:25:17 -0700
My name is Wayne and I have been leerking since I purchased my 91 westie last November.I have not used my fridge yet...
Wanted 90 or 91 Dometic Fridge RM182b EGI
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:23:52 -0500
...I built a compressor Fridge that uses the original door. The fridge is a fiberglass shell, insulted with ridged foam and uses a Danfoss...
Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior-Fridge mate Fan
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:40:19 -0600
...Pull the fridge, drill a hole through the case for the wire, wire it in, etc, etc. I bought a Fridgemate and went camping...
Re: Was Iceland, now Westy Fridge
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:50:28 -0400
Iceland, Westy 'fridge. Non sequitur.
Re: Fridge question--
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Sun, 11 Jun 2000 08:52:32 -0400
...Could it be something to do with power from the fridge relay??? I have a fridge thermometer in the fridge--thus the temps the...
Re: fridge problems
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:16:27 -0500
...at worst case, pull the fridge and clean out the combustion chamber...after 15-20 years all kinds of crud gets in there... >Hey...
Re: replacement fridge?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 16:43:15 -0400
...replacement fridge? I have a fridge that is very small and runs on 110VAC at 1 amp. Max. This means a very small 12v...
Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Tue, 19 May 2009 20:25:33 -0600
> It's "normal" for the fridge to blow out during driving. I disagree. I had my '87 Dometic running for me from when I...
Dometic fridge more mods etc
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:28:14 -0700
Those who know me, know I can’t help but diddle with the fridge. I took it out and did some things this last...
Keeping the fridge lit thoughts, experiences.
Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:19:14 -0700
I Have a 88 westy that the fridge will stay lit when the fridge is out of the van on the bench but will...
Re: dometic 182b question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:45:39 -0800
Frank, while not wanting to defend VW engineering I disagree with your statements below about the skylight and the fridge not working above an...
Fwd: Dometic Fridge Free to good home----spoken for, Thanks all.
Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:10:10 -0400
Dometic fridge has been spoken for, (gone), Thanks all..... :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Roger Barkley" <rvbarkley4347@gmail.com> Date: Jun 26, 2013 8:18 PM...
Fridge on DC power
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:51:39 +0000
HEy guys, I have an 84 westy and recently pulled my fridge to install the GW aux battery, fan kit and the new CHeck...
Westy fridge propane usage
Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
Thu, 1 May 1997 08:33:28 -0700
I hope this answers your question on how long the propane tank will run the Westy Dometic fridge. Propane Gas produces the following; ----------------------------------- 1...
Re: Fridge frustration
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:32:25 -0400
When was the lat time this fridge was serviced ? The service manual from Dometic recommends service once a year or more under heavy usage...
Re: Fridge Fan Questions
Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:48:41 -0400
I have been bothered lately by this same issue of the fan running so much (especially when the fridge isn't even running but...
Re: problems...fridge on 12 v
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:48:59 -0700
...But, on the earlier >> models, (80-81 IIRC) the fridge relay is located on the fridge itself >> and is POST fuse. So fuse could...
Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:24:51 -0700
. So > Don, I'm curious to know how it is that you have experienced flat batteries > running the fridge on 12 volts? Have you...
Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Dec 2004 - Special issue (#2004-1184)
Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:24:37 -0500
...a refrigerator replacement > >Check out Karl's fridge here on this page in my site: > >http://www.members.shaw.ca/McTavishPAC/fridge/fridge.html...
Dometic Fridges among other things
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 23:19:32 -0500
...Cool Stuff!! and a bunch of non-electric coolers, fridges, or three energy sources coolers, fridges and freezers. Check them out . www.lehmans.com...
Re: Fridge LED Panel Switch question
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 2 May 2004 22:57:21 -0400
...The Fridge LED won't light unless the fridge is on propane AND the switch is on.
Fridge won't start ...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:21:56 -0800
Hi guys, I am baffled with this fridge. It won't start on the 120V and not on the propane either. I had it...
Re: Fridge Wiring question
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:39:17 -0700
...The wiring of that internal fridge switch is not really covered in any detail in the Bentley camper diagrams but there should be a...
Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:58:10 -0400
FWIW, Roy, I ran my fridge full time 9-10 months a year for over a decade, and the chamber stayed squeaky clean the...
Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 19:52:42 -0700
...Yes - I think you are absolutely correct - the fridge draws more amps than the wire from the alternator can supply - well ,actually it is...
Lighting stove before lighting fridge
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:46:15 -0500
...When I turn off the fridge i do so first at the tank so that it burns off gas in the line. Seems safer...
Re: Dometic AC/DC fridges
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:01:06 -0700
I just explained the functioning of a fridge to my daughter who wondered why we have to heat something up to make it cool...
Re: question before I remove the fridge
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 18 May 2005 19:35:33 -0400
...You'll need to pull the fridge to work on it. The igniter is the device that causes the flashing bulb (and causes sparks...
Re: Stock fridge vent delete option
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 22:37:43 -0400
...I’ve installed a Dometic CRX-50 fridge. And I repurposed the stock fridge vent . > https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge...
Gas Fridge Questions
Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
Tue, 13 Feb 2001 09:45:40 -0700
...I just lit my gas fridge for the first time. I bought this van from the original owner about a year ago. He said...
Re: Propane fridges: '76-'79
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 09:05:58 -0700 (PDT)
...they supply most of the big fridges > for big momma RVs. So go to your local RV store and ask to see their > fridge...
Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
Historical mailing list - PB
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 15:08:31 -0700
...The downside is that the portables take up a huge amount of floor space, and I think if the fridge were stowed away in...
Re: Fridge Fan Questions
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 11:05:32 -0400
Pull the fuse for long term non-use of the fridge and sink. The fuse is conveniently located right behind the driver's seat...
Fridge fan running a lot; defrost needed
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hammerstrom
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:59:57 -0700
...I had noticed in the past that sometimes my fridge fan would start coming on more frequently, sometimes going off for a few seconds...
Fridge Removal/Replacement Mod
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 19:11:09 -0500
I've just re-installed my Dometic fridge after installing the air pump mod and doing some maintenance. The re-installation went much smoother...
Re: Fridge capacity?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:20:48 -0500
...Any ideas what kind of capacity our fridge is rated for? In litres or cubic feet I guess? Just trying to compare - need to...
Problem fridge 12V circuit
Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 19:54:08 -0400
...Can the Refrigerator 12V heater relay be the culprit? The fridge works on 120V and on propane. No display on the fridge board, all...
Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 4 Aug 2007 23:53:45 -0700
...I'm still very amps/volts/challenged, so how long would that fridge run on an auxiliary battery while the van is parked? It...
problems...fridge on 12 v
Historical mailing list - barriver witch
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:45:17 -0400
...I have power to the fridge... inline fuse working...but fridge won't cool.... works on propane and plugging in....???? _________________________________________________________________ Find hidden words, unscramble...
THANKS - was:Troubleshooting Gas Fridge
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 11:00:50 -0800
Hi All, I'd like to thank all of you who responded to my querry about getting the gas fridge to work. I now...
Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
Historical mailing list - Karl
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:35:49 -0400
...Karl Devin van Tongeren wrote: > I removed my domestic fridge the other day (I have an outboard electric > fridge and so bought and installed...
Re: General questions about fridges in the westy
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:06:14 -0400
My 1980 ASI model camper has a 2way compressor style fridge. it doesn't seem to mind potholes much, I'm not sure about...
Re: Dometic Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 13:26:46 -0500
The fridge has been plugged in since I received an email from Matthew Pollard. I just walked over to it. The thing stinks like...
Re: Dometic Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 01:00:11 +0100
...Dometic Fridge question > The fridge has been plugged in since I received an email from Matthew > Pollard. I just walked over to it. The...
FRIDGE connection question
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:11:31 -0700
...I am trying to connect that little instrument panel to the fridge, so I can see the LED to come on, while the fridge...
Does your '76-'79 fridge work?
Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 18:56:57 -0400
After watching some of you guys beat your heads (or chests) to get your original battery fridge running, I'm curious if there are...
Re: fridge question/Larry Alofs
Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:07:19 -0500
How to know if the fridge will work !!!!!
Re: fridge....saga continues
Historical mailing list - Ed
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:54:35 -0800
...Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:08:48 -0500 Bench test it --- see Frank Condelli's fridge page --- http://frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm you can...
Re: Can One Test the Piezo?
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 02 Apr 1997 18:04:26 -0800
At 06:00 PM 4/2/97 -0600, you wrote: >After collecting methods, hints, tips and techniques for starting the >Dometic fridge on LP...
Re: Fridge/propane
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:09:46 -0800
Have you determined exactly which parts you are missing? The should be 2 flexible metal pipes sticking up from the fridge heater area. These...
Re: fridge wont light
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:02:56 -0800
...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/Refrigerator/Dometic_fridge_basics.htm as well as resources that explain step-by-step how to remove and...
Fridge and Propane Questions
Historical mailing list - Kristopher B.
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 10:10:40 -0400
...I finally got my fridge and propane to work in my 82 Westy, and I have a few questions on both. 1. How many...
WTB: fridge part
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Mon, 17 May 2004 17:40:34 -0700
I'm still looking to buy the inside cooling fin assembly from a Westy fridge. Anyone got a dead fridge to part out? The...
Re: Fridge on propane ...
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:24:16 -0700
Hi Zoltan, Sometimes it helps to get it started by running the fridge on electricity for a while first. Then follow the procedure outlined...
Dometic Fridge Trouble-shooting
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sat, 24 Apr 1999 23:09:21 -0500
...Tried plugging in the fridge directly into extension cord to isolate problems further. Still, no luck. Anybody have any ideas? Does this fridge make...
Re: '85 Camper fridge relay wiring
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 5 Aug 2000 11:18:27 -0400
...The relay only drives the fridge. The water pump, LED panel, and fridge auxiliary fan all run off the other circuit and fuse, live...