Date:         Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:30:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fridge hardware
Comments: To: JP <jpbeauch@GMAIL.COM>
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Keep in mind that while the Westy fridge model has a nice safe snorkel
for the fridge combustion gases most other model fridges don't.

New 2 way or 3 way fridges are meant to be installed in an air tight
cabinet with respect to the vehicle interior. They rely on large vents
on the outside wall of the vehicle. A lower vent to supply fresh air for
combustion and an upper vent to let the gases out. These outside vents
are fine for an RV vehicle but add complications for our vans.

Mark

JP wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm in the process on converting my Vanagon Syncro to a full westy. .....
> A friend of mine will be making the cabinets. Since I do not have a westy
> interior and a westy fridge, he will be designing the cabinets (much like
> the reimo kit) So I'm looking to get a new fridge. Would you have any
> recommendations to which model to choose. I want a 3 way. The dometic 2354
> look nice but cost around 1000$ CND once here! ouch. Any
> help/recommandation
> will be appreciated
>
> TIA
>
> JP
>