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Date:         Tue, 24 May 2011 14:08:35 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westfalia refrigerator issues
Comments: To: Steven Yoon <drssyoon@GMAIL.COM>
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At 09:35 AM 5/23/2011, Steven Yoon wrote: >My 83 westy fridge does not seem to be working. Not sure how useful it would >be even if it was working - given the small size.

Some people find the small size and marginal cooling major loss factors and swap for a compressor-powered unit. Others find the ability to run on LP for weeks at a time a major win factor and cheerfully put up with the rest. Your call.

>I saw on line (Go Westy?) that there is a conversion kit to take the fridge >out and install some shelf space in its place. > >Has anyone done this? Should I try? Will it lower the resale value >(snicker)...

Don't snicker, Westys are comparatively expensive and will continue to get more so, all things being equal. My guess would be that removing the fridge entirely would reduce resale. Replacing it with a compressor-driven fridge and auxiliary battery setup would raise it for many people and lower it for some. However I'm sure the conversion could be reversed.

>Here is to more excellent adventures to come...

Indeed!

Yours, David


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