You don't mention the year of your Vanagon, (don't forget to mention
the year! --- :^), or more importantly the model of fridge, but even
though there is power at the fuse, it may not be getting to the 12V
heater element.

Check the wiring from fuse to fridge plug. If there is power to plug,
likely the fridge relay is ok as it is PRE fuse. But, on the earlier
models, (80-81 IIRC) the fridge relay is located on the fridge itself
and is POST fuse. So fuse could be fine, but relay could be at fault.
On later models this relay is under the drivers seat in aux battery
area. (yes you need to remove the drivers seat --- :^)

One other thing to remember is that the PO could have done any number
of things to wire up an aux battery (if present) or other wiring
mayhem that could cause problems. Check associated wiring before
pulling the fridge.

Basically if there is 12V getting to the plug that connects to the
fridge, you *likely* have to pull the fridge to check the
wiring/switch etc. on it.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
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On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 6:45 AM, barriver witch
<barriverwitch@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi
> Can anyone help me out here... I have power to the fridge... inline fuse working...but fridge won't cool.... works on propane and plugging in....????