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Date:         Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:08:23 -0500
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      Re: Dometic Fridge on my 84 Westy
Comments: To: Matt Brickell <bricknord@WEBTV.NET>
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Hi Matt:


I went through this too!


The fridge has no moving parts (except a fan, which likely won't come on
untill the van itself is hot inside). Doesn't make noise, and takes time to
cool down. ZZZZZZZ


Leave it on 12V or AC  overnight, and see if it is cooler in the morning,
before you worry too much.


There is the possiblity of a fuse gone - others will suggest other things.


Marshall Ruskin


Thank you all for the prompt and informative reply to my propane tank
question.  I have another in what will become a bunch of questions for
all of you I am sure ( new westy/vanagon owner).  I notice that the
fridge has 3 way power.  I have no propane in the tank now but shouldn't
I be able to run the fridge on 12VDC?  I switched it to the 12v setting
and have seen heard felt no results.  Is there some trick to getting the
fridge going?  Does it make any noise at all when operating 12v or on AC
power?  Are the Dometic units known for good or bad service and are
repairs/parts still out there for this brand?  I appreciate any fridge
wisdom that anyone can provide.  THANKS EVERYONE...eventually I will get
familiar enough with this bad boy to bug you less!


Matt Brickell
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