Date:         Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:05:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart Fedak VE3SMF <ve3smf@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stuart Fedak VE3SMF <ve3smf@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic Cooler
Comments: To: Jim Ogul <jimogul70@GMAIL.COM>
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I have a Dometic Model RC 160A cooler that I bought new around 1989.
120 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 0.65 A
12 VDC @ 6.5 A
Propane: 300 - 450 BTUH
 
Works great.  I keep it just behind the passenger seat, just like the newer units.  I usually plug it into AC overnight before a trip.  Then while driving I plug it into 12 VDC RV battery.  Once at a camp site, I set it up with a larger propane bottle outside in the shade.  It works better than my Dometic fridge in my 1986 Westfalia GL camper.  It is an absorption style technology.  I have had no issues with this unit since 1989. 
 
I would say for $75.00 it is a bargain.
 
It looks almost the same as this unit:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Camping-Kuhlschrank-Kuhlbox-Privileg-230V-12V-Gas-Selbstabholer-Koln-/390610895073?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Zubeh%C3%B6r_K%C3%BChlboxen_K%C3%BChlschr%C3%A4nke&hash=item5af23940e1#ht_611wt_1399

Cheers!
Stuart
86 Vanagon GL

From: Jim Ogul <jimogul70@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Dometic Cooler

On Craigslist here there is a Dometic chest type cooler that runs on AC, 12
volt and propane.  Is that likely to be the same system as in the Westy -
that is no compressor?  From the outside it looks like a chest type
portable cooler.  He wants $75 for it.