Date:         Thu, 27 Aug 1998 06:40:59 8
Reply-To:     Wes Neuenschwander <wesn@ESKIMO.COM>
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From:         Wes Neuenschwander <wesn@ESKIMO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic Fridge Combustion Chamber
Comments: To: "Roy O." <keepsake@PANGEA.CA>, vanagon@vanagon.com

Odd.  I'm not aware of any Dometic's with holes in the combustion chamber.
 My guess is that these were drilled by some overzealous PO or misguided
service tech.  The Dometic literature is clear about the need for a
tightly sealed combustion system.  It's also a safety issue - to prevent
CO and/or unburnt propane accumulations within the vehicle.

You might want to call Dometic service (219-463-4858) and bounce this one
of them.  My guess is that they'll moan...

-Wes

> Date:          Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:20:02 -0500
> From:          "Roy O." <keepsake@PANGEA.CA>
> Subject:       Dometic Fridge Combustion Chamber

> I'm trolling the list for opinions concerning four small holes I found in
> the bottom of my Dometic's combustion chamber. These holes are
> approximately 2mm each in diameter and form a rectangle about 5cm X 3cm.
> I was under the impression that the combustion chamber is meant to be
> airtight. Since this is the first time I've serviced the fridge myself
> I'm not sure if the holes existed since day one or whether some
> professional had drilled them during a service call. I'm not an expert on
> this fridge or its workings (who is?) but I've had opposing opinions on
> the seriousness of these holes. (Oh, one more thing...I also found three
> 12mm flat washers rattling around inside the combustion chamber!)
>
> Roy O.
> '87 Westfalia (till death us do part)
>

Wes Neuenschwander
Seattle, WA
wesn@eskimo.com