Date:         Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:03:28 -0700
Reply-To:     mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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The Dometic RM182 is meant to install into a Westy kitchen cabinet. The
fridge door and it's hinges are Westy cabinet parts not Dometic. You
could make your own cabinet of course, and would need to in order to
move the fridge position much. If you get the whole Westy kitchen
cabinet you can install it in any Vanagon. No need for any external
utility connections but the flue vent is required for the fridge to run
on propane. Just use the stock flue setup. The back of the fridge sticks
into the side of the van through a large hole in the side panel. Not
just the flue pipes but the whole back of the fridge.

Mark

Neil2 wrote:
> Hey volks,
>
> Can anyone refer to me to an owner site or provide input on the process of
> installing a Dom into a Vanagon.  I'm interested in the following:
>
> Time/tools/inspections required/advised
> Best location (I'm thinking directly aft of the Driver)
> If anyone has installed an enclosed access panel on the exterior which
> houses the utility connections and/or provides access for PM
> An improved design for the air inlet/outlet
> If anyone knows the thickness of the stock LP tank's cylinder wall compared
> to those 17# tanks or smaller sold at hardware stores.
> If anyone has shortend the inlet tube and/or lengthened the exhaust tube
> from the Dom to effect a superior 'flue draft'.
>
> Amicalement!
>
> --
> Neil2
> '82 Diesel Westy (Duckie)
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>
>