Date:         Thu, 1 May 97 11:22:37 EDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Sean Bartnik <sbart7kb@www.mwc.edu>
Subject:      Re: Dometic Reefer

> 
> 
> A question and an offer:
> 
> Question:  when the dometic power source switch is set to DC and the 
> engine is off, is current to the fridge cut off when cranking the starter?

Yes, and for this reason:  The 12v DC operation of the fridge only works
when the alternator is charging.  So if that alternator light is on, the
fridge is not running on 12v.

Sean


> 
> Offer:  I have the original manuel for my Dometic, if anyone wanted a 
> copy I would be happy to send them a Xerox.  Email me direct if interested.
> 
> Charles
> '83.5 Westy
> 


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'81 Vanagon Westy                   

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