Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 19:01:40 -0700
Reply-To: Susan Bernavich <susanb@wizzards.net>
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From: Susan Bernavich <susanb@wizzards.net>
Subject: Re: Dominic
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Hi guys ....I have the service manuel for the Dometic refrigerator which I got
off the net thanks to a list member....I also have the original /volkswagen
owners manual..would be glad to copy all or some of pages and pass on to you...I
have a 1983 Diesel ASI "Harold"...running smooth these days and having great
adventures together....let me know if you would like me to copy this stuff and
pass it on.......SusanB...PS
Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe wrote:
> Anyone with info on ASI's please pmail me. I especially need a wiring
> diagram.
>
> Matt
>
> Michael Snow wrote:
> >
> > > on my 81 ASI:
> >
> > > Whats the orange light mean,
> >
> > Don't know, mine doesn't seem to do anything. I would like to know the
> > answer to this one. Susan B. ???
> >
> > > and what does the little gauge next to it mean (half green half white)...
> >
> > This one indicates whether the pilot light is lit when running on propane.
> > The needle stays to the right (white) when the pilot light is off. On mine,
> > the smallest gas flow will cause the needle to rest right on the line
> > between white and green. When I turn the flame up, the needle swings to the
> > left. It should be in the green area when running.
> >
> > > Also, does the On/Off Switch need to be switched to On when running on
> > propane, or just the Gas on/off knob.
> >
> > I have assumed for a while that the ridiculous toggle switch was not a stock
> > feature, and that it was added by a previous owner with NO sense whatsoever.
> > This switch activates the 12v heating element. I don't think you should run
> > it with the propane. My propane system will not function properly with this
> > switch turned on. The 12v element on the Dometic RM215 fridge consumes 9.2
> > amps, which is enough to seriously discharge any battery when the engine is
> > not running.
> >
> > > Matt & Nise
> >
> > I would like to correspond with ANYONE who has some or all of the factory
> > literature that came with the ASI Vanagon campers. Some of the companies
> > that made the equipment in these vans are no longer in business or do not
> > support components this old.
> >
> > Mike Snow
> > 1983 ASI Diesel 5 speed
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