Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:34:18 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Substitute for the RM182B
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---- Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote:
> The dimensions are given on the Guenzl site.
Frank, the outside dimensions are given, but not inside. mcneely
>As for working in hot climates, we used this fridge last year on our 6 month 18,000 km journey into Florida, Mexico and across the northern US. ALWAYS performed as expected. We had ice cubes on the beach in Mexico whenever we wanted them.
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> On 2012-08-13, at 10:33 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
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> > At 06:28 AM 8/13/2012, Frank Condelli wrote:
> >> Gilles, me again. Yes, there is this one <http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlClassicParts.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/GuenzlClassicParts/Products/%22255RM4181M%203%22> I have one in my van that I brought back from Germany last year. It fits right in there with no modifications of the cabinets. You will either have the change the 220v heating element to a 110v one or get a 220v to 110v converter as I did. Also, the propane fitting is not the same so I had to cut off the connection fitting and solder on one to mate up with the fitting in the van that connects to the OEM fridge. Overall it's 100% better than the RM182B ! Bigger inside, easier to start on propane, keeps its cool on all three services ALL the time ! Since I am a dealer for Guenzl Classic Parts here in Canada I could look into getting one shipped over if you decide to go with this fridge. Contact me privately.
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> > Other than the shocking price, that's very good news for long-term-camping Westy owners. I'm sure people would be interested in hearing more about the internal size and hot-weather performance of this unit at some point.
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> > Yours,
> > David
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> Cheers,
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> Frank Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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David McNeely
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