The 16 amp fuse is for the D/C portion of the Fridge.  It is feed by a relay
under the seat.  The relay is energized when the alternator is actively
charging,(ignition on, alternator warning light off).  Its wired this way to
disconnect the Fridge in case of alternator failure.  The approximately 8
amp draw will drain the battery quickly.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Rich Durant <rich_durant@MENTORG.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, August 03, 1998 12:21 PM
Subject: Power to fridge. 86 Westfalia

>After replacing a broken fuse block for the kitchen in my newly aquired 86
>Westfalia, I don't seem to have power at the 16 amp fuse for the
>refrigerator.  I have 12 volts at the 8 amp fuse.  The water level and
>battery indicators are working, as is the water pump.
>
>This is a dual battery setup.  I disconnected the aux battery and I get
>continuity from the fridge fuse (16 amp) to ground when I put the fridge
>switch in the battery position.  Is the refigerator the only thing on this
>16 amp fuse?
>
>What should I look at next?
>
>Thanks -- Rich Durant