All absorption refrigerators take a long time to cycle and cool properly.  I
start mine two or three days before any trip.  Use the propane or 110 volt.
Also, all food placed in these things should be pre cooled.  They have very
poor recovery.  Also, during hot weather, it is important to keep the van
ventilated as the cooling coils are located inside the van.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Zaborenko <hubband@YAHOO.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, September 08, 1998 2:02 PM
Subject: using the fridge in my new 99 Eurovan Camper

>I just purchased the new 99 EVC and have been looking through the
>manual where it cautions against using the fridge off the battery
>while driving for initial cool down.  I have no experience with a
>camper before so I'm clueless what to do.  I was hoping to be able to
>have the fridge on while driving so when we pull over to eat our food
>stays cold...this must be able to be done.  I appreciate any help
>before Friday as we are taking our fisrt trip to Maine this weekend.
>
>Alex
>
>
>
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