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Subject:Re: Substitute for the RM182B
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:07:15 -0400

OK, I'll go measure the insides.  I'm also working out the landed here in Canada price for those who are interested.  Stay tuned !

Frank

On 2012-08-14, at 10:34 AM, mcneely4@cox.net wrote:

> ---- Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote: 
>>        The dimensions are given on the Guenzl site. 
> 
> Frank, the outside dimensions are given, but not inside.  mcneely
> 
>> As for working in hot climates, we used this fridge last year on our 6 month 18,000 km journey into Florida, Mexico and across the northern US.   ALWAYS performed as expected.  We had ice cubes on the beach in Mexico whenever we wanted them.  
>> 
>> 
>> On 2012-08-13, at 10:33 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> At 06:28 AM 8/13/2012, Frank Condelli wrote:
>>>>       Gilles, me again.  Yes, there is this one <http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlClassicParts.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/GuenzlClassicParts/Products/%22255RM4181M%203%22> I have one in my van that I brought back from Germany last year.  It fits right in there with no modifications of the cabinets.  You will either have the change the 220v heating element to a 110v one or get a 220v to 110v converter as I did.  Also, the propane fitting is not the same so I had to cut off the connection fitting and solder on one to mate up with the fitting in the van that connects to the OEM fridge.  Overall it's 100% better than the RM182B !  Bigger inside, easier to start on propane, keeps its cool on all three services ALL the time !  Since I am a dealer for Guenzl Classic Parts here in Canada I could look into getting one shipped over if you decide to go with this fridge.  Contact me privately.
>>> 
>>> Other than the shocking price, that's very good news for long-term-camping Westy owners.  I'm sure people would be interested in hearing more about the internal size and hot-weather performance of this unit at some point.
>>> 
>>> Yours,
>>> David
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers,    
>> 
>> Frank Condelli
>> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
>> '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale)
>> Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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> 
> --
> David McNeely

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