a question of Fridges

[Graeme]

Hi,

been a long while since I trod the boards of the VW forums {work has been mad busy for a few years now & just don't seem to have the time} anyways,

I have a 1971 Westfalia {Campmobile, Cali import} that has just had some bodywork done and a nice shiny new coat. My wife has decided she's like the inside spruced up a bit has original interior {but looking a bit tired these days}

We removed the coolbox from the unit and want to put in a 3 way fridge but cannpot decide which fridge. I'd appreciate any views & recommendations.

also, where is the best place to buy?

Likelihood is that we will replace the interior over the winter months and are prepared to buy a slightly bigger fridge than the RM123 30 litre fridge Dometic does and have a new unit built around it.

thanks for any useful advice.

cheers.

 

[Sydney1]

Hi

We have a Dometic RM4210 3 way and very pleased with it. We either got it from

http://obrienscamping.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or

http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and as the advert says, it's surprising how much you can fit in it with a little planning. Like most fridges it will eat your battery on 12v but very efficient on 240 and gas

 

[ianscooby]

three way in a lefty is an issue with venting for gas, it's ok if you have hook up everywhere you go so you an run 240v, the only other option is a marine with low draw. engel make one that will fit exactly in the old cool box hole but not cheap, this what we have in ours


http://www.marinemegastore.com/product.asp?pf_id=AQU_Q06601&jump=0&cat_id=&cid=KRPAXYYBFKGKDMK12PK8O58Z11A9LSKS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Twinkie]

Do you still have your chiller? Mines rather tired looking and it has a small hole in it!

 

[Graeme]

I intend putting in a new interior over the winter months and will make sure the new layout gets the fridge vented properly {it's unlikely to be fitted before then}

have ordered the RM4210 from O'Briens camping £435 delivered.

Sorry, I threw the coolbox out when I removed it but the unit it stood in is ok {minus the flipover top though}

 

[Grey]

three way in a lefty is an issue with venting for gas, it's ok if you have hook up everywhere you go so you an run 240v, the only other option is a marine with low draw. engel make one that will fit exactly in the old cool box hole but not cheap, this what we have in ours


http://www.marinemegastore.com/product.asp?pf_id=AQU_Q06601&jump=0&cat_id=&cid=KRPAXYYBFKGKDMK12PK8O58Z11A9LSKS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Try as I might, I am not sure what you mean.

The only thing I can think of is the vent would be on the kerbside, is this an issue, or have I totally missed the point & I am having a very dim moment :shock:

 

[Graeme]

Hi

We have a Dometic RM4210 3 way and very pleased with it. We either got it from
http://obrienscamping.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This was the one I was looking at. Ordered Monday, delivered today. Fitted....................soon

 

[Sydney1]

Hi

We have a Dometic RM4210 3 way and very pleased with it. We either got it from
http://obrienscamping.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This was the one I was looking at. Ordered Monday, delivered today. Fitted....................soon

Good choice! Shout if you have problems. You might ewant to think about geting a length of flexible (ribbed) copper pipe for the flue from B&Q. The plain end fits snugly over the flue outlet.

 

[Ronin]

It's probably been covered before but can you route the fridge flue via the vent pipe that goes from the sink unit through the roof on the westy ? Probably some obvious reason why but I would like to fit a 3 way fridge in mine in the original location rather than cutting a hole in the side of the bus.