Date:         Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:33:29 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Substitute for the RM182B
Comments: To: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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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.

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.

Yours,
David