Parts
1. Replacement Evaporator
The German specialty shop Cool and More sells the evaporator for our RC1160 (which apparently is the same for the RC1140).
https://coolandshop.de/p/verdampferplatine
2. Replacement CPT Module
Cool and More sells.two different CPT modules. Do not know what the differences are. Based on OneManVan's inspection, the module in our Westy probably (a) allows the compressor speed to be set at a certain rpm and (b) allows the central computer console to do diagnostics.
https://coolandshop.de/p/e-regler-296-9704-53
https://coolandshop.de/p/e-regler296-9704-20
3. Temperature Sensor
Cool and More sells the temperature sensor for another Westy Dometic fridge, the RC1140 (and successor RC1140-1). As the same central computer console is used in at least one Westfalia model with this fridge, the temperature sensor might work for oir Westy (looks similar).
https://coolandshop.de/p/temperaturfuehler
4. Danfoss Secop BD35F
While Cool and More also sells this compressor, it is widely available. There are different variations including a HD (Heavy Duty?) version and a B (Bus?) version.
Our Westy apparently has a sealed compressor, without Schrader valves to add more refrigerant or check pressures? These valves can be soldered on by a refrigeration specialist.
There are BD35F compressors which are sold with one-time connections and reusable multi-use quick connections. These compressors usually come in kits with a condenser and are often pre-charged with refrigerant.
5. Forced Air Condenser Coil with Fins
Have not found a source for our Westy condenser, often described as a forced air condenser coil with fins.
It seems that most condensers are sold as part of a kit with the BD35F compressor..
There are few of.these kits available with this type of condenser, and I have not found any which puts the condenser in the same position as our Westy (probably Westy specific).
Dometic, Isotherm, Vitrofrigo and Indel sells these kits, precharged and with quick connects. It may be possible to move the condenser coils in these kits to fit our Westy if the refrigerant lines are long enough.
https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/pr...oling-units/dometic-coldmachine-cu-84-_-79702
https://www.westmarine.com/marine-refrigeration-conversion
https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Air-Cooled-Vitrifrigo-Cooling-Units/
https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Air-Cooled-Vitrifrigo-Cooling-Units/ND35VR3-QV.html
https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Air-Cooled/ISO-40150LA100000.html
6. Fan and Other Parts
The original fan for the condenser was identified by OneManVan in one of the links in earlier posts. Other posters have used other fans but no details as to exact part number.
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showpost.php?p=740368&postcount=15
There may also be other parts like a drier, but these are often included as part of a compressor kit.
7. RC1140-1
Our Westy comes with the Dometic RC1160 fridge.
The Westfalia T4 and Westfalia Nugget (and perhaps other Westfalia models) use the RC1140-1, and Cool and More sells.this entire fridge.
Unfortunately, the RC1140-1 is a different shape and smaller than our fridge.
It also appears to use a different type of condenser.
https://translate.googleusercontent...700259&usg=ALkJrhgy7nManKYA65FFCZnp8gLMh2LQ8g
8. Our Westy's Unique Air Circulation Setup
Our Westy has a unique way to provide air circulation to the condenser.
The black metal box under the fridge houses the compressor and condenser. There are two circular holes in the floor of the metal box.
The condenser is attached above a fan, and the fan sits above one of the circular holes. The fan blows out the circular hole (does NOT blow directly onto condenser). The sheetmetal attachment for the condenser also directs the air around the condenser to the fan. Air is thus pulled into the black metal box from the other circular hole, drawn over the condenser coil, and then pushed out by the fan.
Mod: Posters on the James Cook Friends Forum suggested adding a divider below.and between the two circular holes to separate air mixture.
Below the black metal box is air space, and then the Westfalia raised floor. There are circular holes in the floor to the space below the floor. That space is adjacent to the tunnel storage area, and there are several air slots between the tunnel storage and the area below the floor under the fridge.
This air space and circulation setup may make other types of condenser setups less efficient than the original Westy setup.