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scot909
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 Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:44 pm Post subject: Modern refrigeration for 1970 Westie |
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| Building a 1970 Westie and thinking about refrigeration. Is there a modern solution for this component in a camper. Would like it to fit into the original spot, be efficient, and use both 110 and 12 volt. Seem like after 45 years there should be a better way of keeping things cold. |
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LetsGoCamping
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Location: Corona, CA
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| Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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I did this over the summer. It's not finished 100% in these pics but you get the idea. It was a pretty simple project overall. I removed the sink (since it mas missing) and just built in a storage box instead. These are the only pics I have currently.
And this is the fridge that I used. It fit perfectly width wise.
http://www.avantiproducts.com/products/id/504
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busdaddy
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Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Tcash
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morymob
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Location: east-tn
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:32 am Post subject: |
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| Let us know how that one performs in 90+temps, looks like u dont have rear venting clearance as mfg recommend s.Solid state ones I have seen not as good as vw's old Dometic. |
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DougB
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 7:50 am Post subject: |
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I believe the Engel SR48F will fit in the '74-'75 Westy fridge cabinet (the only one for which I know the dimensions), but it's costy at $720 for rather small space. I use my '75's icebox for storage and then carry an Engel MT35 when we need a fridge.
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LetsGoCamping
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:42 am Post subject: |
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| Let us know how that one performs in 90+temps, looks like u dont have rear venting clearance as mfg recommend s.Solid state ones I have seen not as good as vw's old Dometic. |
I have vents installed into the side of the cabinet, not completely seen in the pictures. But I can certainly keep everyone updated as to how it performs.
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RocketSurgeon
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Modern meets vintage
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