One small trick that helps sliding the fridge back in is to run your hand
over the surfaces inside the hole for the fridge. Remove any irregularities
and it will slide in MUCH easier.... very small irregularities will make the
fit way too tight.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
-----Original Message-----
From: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: 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
>