Date:         Sun, 25 May 2003 17:01:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Joachim Preiss <spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET>
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From:         Joachim Preiss <spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dometic fridge on 110V?
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Does the fridge rely on gravity or why does it have to be level? Is
overheating the concern?

I bypassed the thermostat and it cooled just fine on max output (120V). The
electrical thermostat is connected only to the 110V circuit, on 12V it's
bypassed by default. I suppose on 12V the output is so low, no one would
want to limit it further. And the cooling fan in the back only works on 12V.
 Joachim


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Bill N
> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 11:50
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Dometic fridge on 110V?
>
>
> Just a note.  It is just as important to be level (the manual
> says within 7 degrees) when
> running on 110 or 12v as when running on propane.  It can do
> permanent damage if you run it out
> of level.
>
> Bill in the Southwest
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joachim Preiss" <spielmobil@SNUTTIG.NET>
> >
> > I had the fridge on its side for a while when cleaning it. Is
> there a sensor
> > in the thermostat disabling it when the van's not level? Maybe that's
> > screwed? Wouldn't make sense on 110V though.
>
>
>