Carvin 43Liter 3-Way Absorption Refrigerator
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fizzpault3
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Carvin 43Liter 3-Way Absorption Refrigerator
1989 Westfalia California 1.6TD
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Re: Carvin 43Liter 3-Way Absorption Refrigerator
The Waeco CR50 is the usual retro-fit for westy-type vans. Jed has them in stock (Campervanculture), but they're available from a lot of different places. Expect to pay £440-£480.
1990 2.1 DJ Syncro Caravelle/Westfalia conversion RHD
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Re: Carvin 43Liter 3-Way Absorption Refrigerator
That's the expensive 'compressor' type often talked about.
TBH I've never seen a replacement that was 'totally acceptable' to the 'purist' Westy owner, ALL have to ditch the westy trim front, the best I've seen is an acceptable grey front replacement which just doesn't look original.
I've spent 9 years looking for the 'holy grail' of upgrades and the only thing I've heard about that comes even close is the 'Addon' compressor kit, that upgrades the existing absorption setup to modern compressor workings. These cycle at around 3.5 amps (less than half of the original) but obviously the motor is working in bursts so not consuming power all the time.
This set-up is 12 volts so best used in conjunction with a big battery bank and better still, solar panels. Unfortunately NOT CHEAP!.
Martin
TBH I've never seen a replacement that was 'totally acceptable' to the 'purist' Westy owner, ALL have to ditch the westy trim front, the best I've seen is an acceptable grey front replacement which just doesn't look original.
I've spent 9 years looking for the 'holy grail' of upgrades and the only thing I've heard about that comes even close is the 'Addon' compressor kit, that upgrades the existing absorption setup to modern compressor workings. These cycle at around 3.5 amps (less than half of the original) but obviously the motor is working in bursts so not consuming power all the time.
This set-up is 12 volts so best used in conjunction with a big battery bank and better still, solar panels. Unfortunately NOT CHEAP!.
Martin
1989 California 2.1MV