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Subject:Re: Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey)
From:Mike Miller
Date:Sat, 26 Feb 2000 21:28:31 -0800

Now you've done it you fool!  Now the refrigerator gods, [the Dometic
Dogmas] are really going to get you.  You won't be able to get that thing in
with a hydraulic jack.

By now you should know better than to test the patience of the Van deities>

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2000 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey)

> I see this type of post every Spring (what at PITA it is getting the
fridge
> in and out for service).  I have had mine in and out several times, and it
> is literally a 15 minute job - it always lines up perfectly, and drops
right
> into place.  Am I just that skilled/lucky, or is it something having to do
> with the model year?  ('89)
>
> Just curious...
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 GL Syncro Westy
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christine Murdock <chrismur@MICHIANA.ORG>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2000 12:18 PM
> Subject: Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey)
>
>
> > Adding to other's posts: 1. Bend tubes to clear bottom of stove. 2.
> > Using 2-3'-2x4's and 2-1x2's total 2-1/2" each set as risers off floor,
> > slide refrig onto side rails 'till tubes hit back.  3.  Hook up ground
> > wire on top center.  110v & 12v wires are clear to back right?  4.
> > Through side grill opening pry tubes up with a short 2x2 to exit hole in
> > exterior; while, lifting with your knee in the refrig push it in to the
> > marks with your right arm.5.  locate screw holes with an ice pick &
> > hookup 110v, gas, and 12v. 6.  Install vent cover.  Rawson Murdock '86
> > Westy