Harvey,
It's usually pretty self-evident how the fridge is attached to the rest
of the trailer. In my Avion, it's simply 4 screws through plugged holes
in the front of the unit. Our A/S had bolts through the floor that
looked to be a bugger to remove. Although I never did remove the fridge
in the A/S, I've had the unit out of the Avion twice, it takes maybe 10
or 15 minutes.
A replacement with a different unit might take a bit longer because of
possibly having to modify the gas line, make and install a filler panel
if it's not exactly the same size, etc.
Look at yours and it'll be pretty much self-evident what needs to be
done.
<<Jim>>
Harvey Barlow wrote:
>
> Charlie Burke and others,
>
> I bought a nice '84 A/S 31' from a good friend several months ago for a good
> price. My friend put what he called a "cool pack", apparently a rebuilt
> cooling unit, in the refrigerator several years ago while he owned it. When
> I left home with it in late March for the WDCU Cherry Blossom Rally the
> refrigerator cooled very well but on the return trip, it began to warm up.
> Since then, it will cool on maximum using either 110 vac or propane but
> freezer temperature is 12.8 degrees and the box is about 48 degrees.
> Clearly not adequate.
>
> I have a couple of quotes to have it replaced which are fair, but I'm
> thinking about buying a new Dometic RM 2820 and install it myself. It
> doesn't look very difficult to simply remove the old one and slide the new
> one in and save myself several hundred dollars.
>
> How big a job is it? Would you please give me a little advice on how to
> remove the old refrigerator?
>
> All information and advice will be appreciated.
>
> Harvey Barlow
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Charlie/Betty Burke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 8:49 PM
> Subject: [VAC] Re: Vulkem
>
> > Interestingly enough, on the Vulkem I buy for the company, from
> > Airstream I can't find a number like 116 or whatever. I just buy it
> > through them to make sure it's the stuff they prefer. It's kinda like
> > wheel grease seals. Over the years they have used mostly one number
> > (680370-100) and the seal I get has changed a couple of times. According
> > to the guys at Henschen this is because when they test new design seals,
> > if they find a better one they change it. I have always received a very
> > durable double lip seal. And for the peace of mind they are not
> > expensive. There are single lip seals out there that fit.
> >
> > Charlie
> >
> > Steve Hingtgen wrote:
> >
> > > Okay folks, pardon this point about one of our products. I promise
> > > not to promote our store on this list.
> > >
> > > I've been hearing and seeing Inland's comments about 600 series Vulkem
> > > being the only Vulkem to use on Airstreams. We'll be at the
> > > International in a few days and we'll have a long conversation with
> > > the Airstream folks to get the straight scoop. We'll also call
> > > Tremco/Mameco, the manufacturer of Vulkem and hundreds of other
> > > caulks--including DAP--to get their opinion.
> > >
> > > Up to now, we have been hearing from Airstream that 116 is fine. And
> > > we have been hearing from hundreds of customers that they like Vulkem
> > > 116 (except it is so messy!). Here's a fact sheet provided by Ro-An
> > > that shows information about 116 and says it is suitable for travel
> > > trailers...
> > > http://www.roancorp.com/tremcospecs/trvulkem116.html
> > >
> > > I don't know much about 600 series Vulkem. But I'm sure you'd be fine
> > > with 6XX Vulkem too and I'd encourage you to buy it from Inland if you
> > > want to test it. We don't carry it but might start if someone can
> > > explain why it is worth the extra money it costs.
> > >
> > > I will report back to this with more information after International
> > > when I have spoken directly to the sources.
> > >
> > > Hope to see you all there!
> > > Steve
> > > http://www.AirstreamDreams.com
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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