Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 06:12:34 EST
Reply-To: RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: 85 Westy fridge shelves
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In a message dated 02/11/2006 4:41:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Does anyone have a spare set of shelves and door pieces for
a fridge they would like to sell? I got one ice tray with
fridge but no shelving?
Haven't bothered to date since fridge went out when I hit
road but I now have the manual going to attempt to
get it going for a upcoming trip.
It worked well on ac and okay in drive on propane but four
hours later at destination it was out. Lit it couple times
at camp ground but continued to go out and eventually
wouldn't light so bought bag of ice.
The ice melted and soaked everything, so have to fix it
or get good bag/box to hold ice and some shelves to keep
things in place.
I have been told most likely problem is leak in vent tubes.
I had fridge removed and cleaned out 6 months ago when I
first got vehicle because it wasn't working then.
I have heard varying things about the fridges, from don't
bother get some ice, work well when maintained to get a
new model. What's the groups opinion?
Input appreciated.
Gary, I may have some shelves in the shop. I'll go look around this
morning. Give me a call this aft, 613-256-6763. Your fridge may need a complete
overhaul. You say it was removed and cleaned out recently. Did they service
it properly, clean the burner and jet, bench test, verify for leaks in the
intake/exhaust system, re-install it properly ? Seen my _VW Vanagon Westfalia
Dometic Fridge Maintenace_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/fridge.htm) webpage
for more details.
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
_Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html)
_Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm)
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camping event, Almonte, ON, June 07 ~ 10, 2007
