Hi Neil -

I dug out my ancient fridge references, so here's some info:

Thermostat Switch on the panel is the same 80-91

Thermostat itself is the same 80-86 (RM182A and B)

Thermostat changed in 1987 model year thru 1990, then changed again on 1991
models (RM182B and B EGI)

Hope this helps
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
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On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:37 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> My 182B was exposed to water/moisture by PO. It works, but thermostat
> "scratchy" and tube from thermostat to interior on 182B corroded at
> bend behind thermostat. Tube might last, but hope to nip this in the
> bud (swap in 182A thermostat + tube).
>
> My 182A thermostat looks relatively new.
>
> Will a 182A thermostat swap "plug and play"  into a 182B Dometic?
>
> Tubes to "yellow" safety valve different so it would stay. But,
> distance between "yellow" valve and gas valve *seems* the same. But,
> not sure if "yellow" safety switch threads at thermostat are the same
> or if special tape or pipe dope required at these threads.
>
> Pics easy to provide. Thought I'd ask before taking apart!
>
> Much thanks and apologies if this has been asked and answered in archives.
>
> Neil.
>
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