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jsalkeld
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 Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:43 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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Hey singler
How has this install worked out? I have truckfridge floormounted in the same spot but with a drawer above. I am going to install a propex and like this location for a lot of reasons  I'm wondering about the proximity of the fridge and if the propex operation has adversely affected anything heat-wise.
Thanks
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baltik
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:24 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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| Has anyone figured out a less intrusive spot to mount the propex controller rather than the ubiquitous spot on the Westy cabinet? was really hoping for something less permanent... |
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WestleyTheWesty
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:17 am Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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A buddy installed his Eberspacher thermostat in the hole for the cigarette tray on the passenger wall of the back bench seat. Already a hole, you just have to figure out to fish the wire there
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| Has anyone figured out a less intrusive spot to mount the propex controller rather than the ubiquitous spot on the Westy cabinet? was really hoping for something less permanent... |
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Alaskaberrys 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:53 am Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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A more "out of the field of view" location from Gregg's Propex HS211 Install thread
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Finally, I took a little different approach to the thermostat mounting. putting it next to the stove, as it was the most central location in the vehicle and routing the wires there while keeping them totally hidden was not too hard:
Route under bench - can do this without taking anything out and just shaving a little plywood in the driver's corner - then through a hole I drilled in the utility space between the water tank and the little cabinet.
Then through the little cabinet above the door and out a hole that's carefully drilled from behind the table pole into the fridge box right behind where the front panel connects. I had to separate the wires to get them to tuck in here.
Finally, bore a hole diagonally up into the stove area from the fridge area and a hole on the side panel.
Hopefully the heat from the stove will dissipate quickly enough after cooking that the temp will stay stable. The table pole clears in this spot, but if I did it again I'd probably move it 2" to the driver side.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...p;start=40
Certainly easier to remove and cover in a less noticeable way if that's what your after.
We mounted ours in the typical spot on the cabinets. Out of the way, tho kinda wish it was closer to reach from a warm bed to turn it on/up in the chilly AM
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koubiak
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| Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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Thanks a lot for all the tips.
I had a TF49 that i installed earlier in the year and finally source a propex this month that I got Buslab to install last week. They told me that my fridge was a bit too low for good clearance.
Following this information and all your tips I remove the top metal trim from the fridge that I think is only cosmetic or for good air circulation (don't think so). This way the fridge is less than 21" so with the bracket and everything it has enough clearance. I had to cut the top of my trim to lift the fridge and add angle bracket for maintaining everything. I will have to remove the lower trim because it is not very useful or nice anymore. I wish I would have done the same thing.
I used aluminium tape out of caution but from what I hear it is not required. I still need to do the front trim and I plan to make a drawer on the right. but at least it is functional
No problem with the depth which was a problem before now nothing touch. I found the vancafe instruction to be the best out there.
One question I reused the air vent in the back to install a 3D printed plate that include 12V and USB but interfere a bit with fridge. Anyone know a cigarette lighter type plug with connector with limited depth (including connector? |
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mfw59
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Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
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| Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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I'm about to do this job myself, reusing the existing propane line/connection that the now-replaced Dometic fridge had used.
Anyone know what fittings (types? sizes?) are needed to connect the 1/4" copper tubing to the existing line?
Very similar to what is used in this picture: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/887642.jpg
Thanks!
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DirtDog
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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| I believe you just need a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter with compression fittings on each side. |
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westyventures
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Propex under fridge |
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| Ask Propex / Van Cafe for a 3/8" elbow fitting as replacement for the 1/4" elbow. They should have them, I stocked them when I was the distributor. Then you can bend the old fridge tube and cut to fit. Alternately, use a 1/4" x 3/8" Yor-Lok connector to adapt. These double-lock connectors work great for propane lines. https://www.mcmaster.com/5272K211/ |
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