Date:         Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:22:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@netway.com>
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From:         Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@netway.com>
Subject:      Re: Dominic
Comments: To: Michael Snow <mwsnow@home.com>
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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