Van to Camper Conversion Questions--appliances - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T08:36:15Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/van-to-camper-conversion-questions-appliances?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat's usually wise advice in…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-03-16:2093474:Comment:3113402017-03-16T22:33:34.391ZCyn https://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/Cyn
<p>That's usually wise advice indeed, but I need a fridge that will operate on propane, not just electric. To buy a new one is our out of the question right now, so I was hoping to be able to use the old one I have, but I have no idea, or skills how to find out if it still works. Too bad you don't live nearby, you could come look at it for me and let me know what to do with it. </p>
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<p>From just looking at it, I think the stove should work, the pipes and things don't look rusty, so…</p>
<p>That's usually wise advice indeed, but I need a fridge that will operate on propane, not just electric. To buy a new one is our out of the question right now, so I was hoping to be able to use the old one I have, but I have no idea, or skills how to find out if it still works. Too bad you don't live nearby, you could come look at it for me and let me know what to do with it. </p>
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<p>From just looking at it, I think the stove should work, the pipes and things don't look rusty, so they shouldn't leak gas, but that I could test. The fridge scares me for some reason...lol I may have to resort to an old ice chest and buying ice now and then until I can afford a new one, or get lucky and find one not so old.</p> hi; a wise man once told me …tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-03-14:2093474:Comment:3110922017-03-14T22:27:22.238Zmike hutchisonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/mikehutchison300
<p>hi; a wise man once told me "when in dought throw out". fridge (electric only) Walmart (2 sizes) under $150.00. been working on a 1974 ihc motor home and had to fix stove replaced fridge , wired in a new breaker box to have 4 circuits, recharged a/c, went through brakes,dash and wiring(butchered took about 3 lbs of junk wiring, and made new wooden dash panel. imho, look at it like a blank canvas. if you buy used , make them show you it works . don't buy on line, buy local. …</p>
<p>hi; a wise man once told me "when in dought throw out". fridge (electric only) Walmart (2 sizes) under $150.00. been working on a 1974 ihc motor home and had to fix stove replaced fridge , wired in a new breaker box to have 4 circuits, recharged a/c, went through brakes,dash and wiring(butchered took about 3 lbs of junk wiring, and made new wooden dash panel. imho, look at it like a blank canvas. if you buy used , make them show you it works . don't buy on line, buy local. sounds like a fun project. mikeh</p>