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Subject:Re: dometic frig from ...
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Thu, 6 Jun 2024 19:19:37 -0700

I agree with Dennis about fit if vitrifrigo.  What I’ve seen in pics in van it looks like the best for fit.

My Dometic crx65 is very close but not as good a fit .

Alistair

> On Jun 6, 2024, at 8:55 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Karl
> 
> Great information you shared!!!
> 
> https://www.vitrifrigo.com/ww/en/c50i_internal_cooling_unit_2
> 
> Maybe one of our Vanagon parts suppliers could place a few into their
> inventory.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> My original fridge continues to work like a charm, but does use a lot of
> battery power.
> I pulled it out can cleaned everything real well, and also the igniter.
> Also, added cooling fan behind it! Easy, clean and cheap... really helps
> keep it cooler.
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/cdiY31RU6AMoi3za7
> 
> Jack R.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Karl Mullendore
> Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 3:41 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: dometic frig from ...
> 
> The nicest fitment is the Vitrifrigo C50i. IMO the Truckfridge quality
> hasn't
> improved and for the cost and worse fit the above is a far better option.
> The
> trouble is finding a vendor that will ship to the USA, since currently they
> are not available in the USA. They offer a 'silver' version that almost
> matches the Westy gray. Someone on the samba has installed one. Go to the
> last
> two pages.
> 
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9956251