The fan in the back only "Uses" 12 volts .... but is strictly
temperature dependent.  It'll run even if the fridge is not on ..... as
long as the area behind the fridge gets hot enough.  Even parking with
the sun on the driver's side will, on a hot day, cause the fan to come
on.

Mike

> Does the fridge rely on gravity or why does it have to be level? Is
> overheating the concern?
>
> I bypassed the thermostat and it cooled just fine on max output
(120V). The
> electrical thermostat is connected only to the 110V circuit, on 12V
it's
> bypassed by default. I suppose on 12V the output is so low, no one
would
> want to limit it further. And the cooling fan in the back only works
on 12V.
>  Joachim
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On
Behalf
> > Of Bill N
> > Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 11:50
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Dometic fridge on 110V?
> >
> >
> > Just a note.  It is just as important to be level (the manual
> > says within 7 degrees) when
> > running on 110 or 12v as when running on propane.  It can do
> > permanent damage if you run it out
> > of level.
> >
> > Bill in the Southwest
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Joachim Preiss" <spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET>
> > >
> > > I had the fridge on its side for a while when cleaning it. Is
> > there a sensor
> > > in the thermostat disabling it when the van's not level? Maybe
that's
> > > screwed? Wouldn't make sense on 110V though.
> >
> >
> >
>