----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Bryson" <patrickb@EXTREMEZONE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 9:45 AM
Subject: Gas Fridge Questions

> I have an '85 Westy.  I just lit my gas fridge for the first time.  I
bought
> this van from the original owner about a year ago.  He said the gas
feature
> of the fridge was never used.
>
> I have a slight odor that I can't identify.  It smells a little like a
> plastic bag melting on a hot surface.  It is very faint.  Sound familiar?

If ti's never been used, there's no telling what kind of smells you might
get out of it, but you might be talking about a burned propane smell.
>
> How hot should the outside vent get?  Mine is only mildly warm.

Warm's good.
>
> Is it ok to leave the fridge on in gas mode when driving?

You may get some discussion on this point, but I never turn mine off when
travellling, except to refill the propane tank.  Due to the configuration of
the vent, some folks fridges tend to blow out at hiway speeds.  So far
(knowck on wood) this hasn't been a problem for me.

Karl Wolz
>
> Thanks
> Patrick
> Phoenix, AZ