Date:         Mon, 7 Aug 2006 17:00:44 -0400
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: What is the transformer under my rear seat for?
Comments: To: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
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Yes,
That was/is the battery charger 12 volt power supply. It is a somewhat crude supply. You really don't want to do the 110/220 volt transformer thing. Too many issues wit switches, grounded, grounding, There is a difference) neutrals etc. Go all 110V and replace the fridge heater element.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
Date: Monday, August 7, 2006 3:55 pm
Subject: What is the transformer under my rear seat for?

> Volks,
>
> I am reassembling my 1986 Syncro Westfalia that was originally a
> Europeanmarket vehicle.  Under the rear seat on top of the vent
> where the furnace
> is, is a transformer and some circuitry that is few by the 230VAC
> system.Anyone know what this transformer does?  Looks like it
> makes 12VDC as there
> is a heavier R and BR set of wires going to it.  If it does make
> 12V then
> what for?  To charge the camping battery and run lights?  What
> happens if I
> feed it 115VAC?  I have a 2:1 transformer here that I am debating
> to install
> so that the voltage to this transformer and to the fridge will be
> 230VAC and
> replace the European plug with a North American plug and have that
> be at
> 115VAC.  The big question is will 60Hz be an issue?
>
>
>
> Cheers!
>
>
>
> David Marshall
>
>
>
> Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
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