On 1/4/05 3:53 PM, "Matt Barclay" <mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM> wrote: > Has anyone had any luck installing a keg and an ice box or second > refrigeration system in a vanagon? I have an 88 Westy, and by the end of > the day have an awful thirst that can only be satisfied by a crisp beer. > But seriously, I'd appreciate any advice and success stories. I've been > thinking about building an ice box by insulating the cabinet in between > the water tank and frig, but would have to figure out a drain system in > the bottom. > > Cheers, > Matt > > I have seen it done. The vanagon had the reg fridge removed and replaced with a heater and some other stuff like a really big battery bank and charger and tools. Didn¹t normally use regular ice from what he told me. Usually he found locations for dry ice. He said he normally only carried ice when going through southwest US. Mostly carried dehydrated stuff rather than stuff needing a fridge or cooling. There isnt a lot of room in that space going down from the top. Even with the divider removed. Need to relocate your electrical outlet as well. The driver is a Canadian. Said he works only from early or late october though early march with northern transportation companies. Spends the rest of the year recuperating. Just recently saw an article on TV about truck driving company that maintains ice roads during that time of year. If that is where he is working he has more nerve than I have. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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