At 09:35 AM 5/23/2011, Steven Yoon wrote:
>My 83 westy fridge does not seem to be working. Not sure how useful it would
>be even if it was working - given the small size.

Some people find the small size and marginal cooling major loss
factors and swap for a compressor-powered unit.  Others find the
ability to run on LP for weeks at a time a major win factor and
cheerfully put up with the rest.  Your call.

>I saw on line (Go Westy?) that there is a conversion kit to take the fridge
>out and install some shelf space in its place.
>
>Has anyone done this? Should I try? Will it lower the resale value
>(snicker)...

Don't snicker, Westys are comparatively expensive and will continue
to get more so, all things being equal.  My guess would be that
removing the fridge entirely would reduce resale.  Replacing it with
a compressor-driven fridge and auxiliary battery setup would raise it
for many people and lower it for some.  However I'm sure the
conversion could be reversed.

>Here is to more excellent adventures to come...

Indeed!

Yours,
David