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  • Re: Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 16 Jun 2005 20:41:57 -0600
    ...I was concerned about running the fridge parked in front of my house--the street/gutter has a pretty good angle. I measured the...
  • Need Numbers
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 95 10:08 CDT
    ...Bus Stop (Rocky Mtn....) 1003 Tamarac Parkway Woodland Park, CO 80863 (800) 544-5357 (sales) Bus Boys, Inc. 18595 East Lake Blvd. Redding, CA...
  • Fast idle
    Historical mailing list - John Matchett
    Mon, 2 Mar 1998 12:05:38 -0500
    My 91 carat has a fast idle while in park both on startup and stop. In gear it idles fine ~1000, however when in...
  • VW SHOW THIS SUNDAY IN NJ - Raceway park, Englishtown NJ
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 00:58:56 EST
    ...new/used parts all classes show -watercooled and aircooled vw's from '49-'03 drag racing, etc Raceway park, Englishtown, NJ 8am till 4pm
  • Re: Any good Camping sites near Santa Cruz/San Francisco?
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Thu, 13 Jun 1996 13:45:53 -0700
    ...Not quite there, but very nice, is Marble Quarry RV park, about 4 hours east and in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Marble Quarry is...
  • Strange Herd behavior..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 07:28:05 -0700
    ...Here in the Northwest, we have what are called Sno-Parks...usually wide parking areas adjacent to highways where during the winters, the State...
  • Re: Places in the SW to camp in March
    Historical mailing list - Kris S. Seago
    Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:30:10 -0500
    ...Balmorhea State Park http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/balmorhea/ Davis Mountains State Park http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest...
  • Friday Vanagon Riddle (Fun Stuff - Dubious Vanagon Content)
    Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 25 May 2001 06:31:38 -0700
    ...The man parked in the center Vanagon drinks milk. 9. The Canadian drives the first Vanagon. 10. The Syncro is parked next to the...
  • Re: coolant leak uphill parking
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 11 Jun 2002 07:24:32 -0400
    ...coolant leak uphill parking Is it normal for the overflow tank to fill to the max and leak coolant out of the air holes...
  • Re: NW trip cont'd - Hot Springs where ??
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 07:42:28 -0700
    ...Can anyone clarify where they are for this trip through > Glacier Nat'l Park, Hwy 3 to Vancouver, BC; to Seattle, Olympic Nat'l...
  • Re: Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Thu, 9 May 2002 08:23:07 -0700
    ...Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition Eric said: The headlights on my �89 Westy go out when the ignition is turned off, but...
  • REMINDER this weekend is 7th Annual Van-O-Rama
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:23:10 -0700
    ...September 8, 2007 SATURDAY 9a-?? Where: *Alta Loma Park* at 450 Camaritas, South San Francisco Directions, go to link and input for address to...
  • Question
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 15:31:25 -0500
    ...g.parks@verizon.net (509) 267-2604 Fax
  • coolant leak uphill parking
    Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
    Mon, 10 Jun 2002 14:19:41 -0700
    ...leak coolant out of the air holes on the top, when parking uphill? 84 1.9 wasserboxer. thanks, Paul __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official...
  • NVC State park reservations CA
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 14:04:09 -0800
    ...Diablo State Park, Bar b q Terrance group camp site for June 20-21-22. I can't use them and was going to...
  • Re: Questions and favor to ask of our NYC list members....
    Historical mailing list - Cesar Baptista
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:17:04 -0400
    ...Battery Park City (the apartment complex built to the north of that park) is very safe (JFK Jr. used to live there.) You could...
  • Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:43:45 -0700
    ...My understanding is that if rear brakes are in good shape, and all is set up right, they should self adjust and parking brake...
  • Re: Van-O-Rama #14 - Sept. 7, 2014
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 31 Aug 2014 10:43:11 -0700
    Next Sunday ,Alta Mesa park our twice yearly afternoon of bench racing ,BS'n and lies. Starts at 12:00 ish goes to ? ish...
  • Re: Need Read Bumper
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:11:12 EDT
    ...You are more likely going to be forced to park in tight parralel parking space in an urban setting versus a rural setting. I...
  • Re: emergency brakes
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 18:50:50 -0800
    ...Once this happens, even Hercules could not make the parking brake hold any better because the parking brake cable is not pulling the shoes...
  • Re: Faulty wiper "parking"
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 28 Jan 1997 09:52:17 -0800
    Jeff Diebolt wrote: > > Go to the wiring diagram and check every connection to be sure they are on > the proper terminals. "Park" is a...
  • New spin on parking light problem, '91 Westy GL
    Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
    Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:27:31 -0700
    My parking light problem is more interesting than originally thought. I spent some time yesterday rewiring the "quick-splice" type blue connector joints by...
  • Re: long term parking on hills
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:53:31 -0800
    My '88 is parked nose up hill on my driveway. I recently discovered a water leak on the driver side; water flows under the...
  • part needed, parking brake handle
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 22 Nov 2000 05:09:53 -0800
    I am looking for parking brake handles from 84 and newer Vanagons. I need the complete piece. It is bolted to the floor with...
  • Parker's Westy water filter install
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 9 Sep 2004 19:51:50 -0700
    Parker kindly allowed me to post his pics and description on my website. Its linked here at the bottom of my "mods" page: http...
  • Rancho Jurupa Park
    Historical mailing list - J B
    Wed, 3 Dec 2014 20:16:53 -0500
    We haven't camped in over a month so decided to check out Rancho Jurupa park= . I also added a short time-lapse video...
  • Camping in Florida State Parks
    Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:06:37 -0500
    ...I am entertaining a mid-winter camping trip to Florida (probably state parks) from my location in Ontario. I am looking for insight and...
  • unclas : Florida Camping
    Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:41:49 -0500
    ...Also, at the Fort [???] beach, just before you enter the State Park, there is a parking area that may be for day use only...
  • Re: Dead of Winter Campout in Georgia, USA
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:53:12 -0500
    ...The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the > mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to > 1,980 feet." > > Scenic...
  • Re: [WetWesties] secure storage?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:17:09 -0800
    ...like an x taxi ) I refuse to even park in the parking lot... the street around the apartment has even more signs and the...
  • Re: Gettysburg PA campgrounds, anyone have any insights?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
    Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:13:02 -0500
    ...This park is >> separated into a camping area (with easy access to Route 15), the >> lake area (which is a nice place to cool...
  • Re: Stealth Vanagon Camping
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:01:30 -0800
    Other places I've used:� hospitals, Starbucks, McDonald's (free wi-fi at those).� Yes, big cities are tough...so many parking restrictions...so...
  • Re: pre-tour warm-up
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Sun, 6 Nov 94 13:50:51 PST
    ...I rather like David Garth's suggestion of the Pfeifer > Big Sur State Park, since, as he puts it, it should be warmer > relatively...
  • Shuttle Launch
    Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
    Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:03:54 -0500
    ...However, if you drive north of Canaveral towards Titusville on the A1A there are lots of places to park and watch the launch. Pick...
  • Where is Mecca?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
    Fri, 3 Apr 2009 10:52:38 -0700
    ...I parked my mobile office ('84 Westy) and did some writing at the Mt. Tabor park, relaxed by playing dobro at a Gypsy Jazz...
  • FREE Saab 900 turbo in SF
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:20:11 EST
    ...it AINT MINE so contact the email address BELOW... <A HREF="mailto:dfaeriebug@yahoo.com">dfaeriebug@yahoo.com</A> Car is parked down off...
  • Re: [Re: california camping: state parks or what?]
    Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
    Thu, 17 May 2001 09:48:27 MDT
    careful I can just see my luck with this, park @ walmart the the parlinglot cleaner 1. hits my car ;( or keeps me up haft...
  • Re: Boston Camping - One More Time
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 16:42:19 -0500
    ...On the Web at http://www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/womp.htm The nearest commercial park, Normandy Farms is in Foxboro, http://www...
  • Re: Oil recommendations simplified-Campground reservations!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:35:14 -0500
    ...Or, going to Big Bend National Park, drive all day, then sleep in the parking lot at Panther Junction after pulling in at 11...
  • FYI- NY Vanagon camping 2009 season schedule
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:19:25 -0500
    ...Oct 16-17 Letchworth S.P (LOOP 200 again electric & dogs loop ) http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkId=12
  • Re: Brake pedal vibration
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 14:56:46 -0400
    ...While pushing in the release button, pull slowly up on the parking brake lever. If you get a pulsing in the lever, the rear...
  • adjust parking brake?
    Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
    Thu, 7 May 1998 11:09:17 -0700
    ...But you know it's been so long ago that I forgot, How do you adjust the parking brake? And what is the proper...
  • Meet a fellow (UT) listee
    Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
    Fri, 27 Apr 2001 14:26:13 -0600
    ...Drew 83.5 Westy Park City
  • Camping in San Diego?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:52:01 -0800
    We're headed to San Diego over Thanksgiving--any recommendations for Westy-friendly parks, preferably with H20 and 110? We're planning to visit...
  • Lowering springs popular? Look at this ad...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 21:36:09 -0500
    http://thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200302112343304473 " Very popular with Vanagon Westfalia Owners, as this should allow you to park that Camper...
  • Re: Looking for travel advice in Quebec and southeast Ontario
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Thu, 21 Aug 2014 01:57:19 -0400
    ...I have since > recovered. > > Forillon is lovely. > > Also note that both provincially and federally owned parks are referred to > as "national" parks. I will...
  • Camping in Yellowstone..Gummint Monopoly..NVC
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:21:59 -0700
    Yellowstone Park...Ahh, don't get me started on the National Park system..Wait, too late! I lived a long time in Jackson, Wyoming...
  • Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:03:48 -0700
    ...The effect of the brake is less apparent with the automatic transmission, which I have. > Adjust your parking brake and if you really need...
  • Re: Cooked wire harness for tail and parking lights
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:08:50 -0700
    ...Cooked wire harness for tail and parking lights I just repaired about a foot long section of the right tail / parking light harness on...
  • Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:43:47 -0700
    ...The > >> park function "lives" in both the dash switch _and_ the motor - both > >> have to be there for it to park. > >> > >> The motor housing...
  • Re: Enroute Camping
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 11:28:46 -0400
    Walmart allows RV's to stay overnight in their parking lot at most of their US stores. Make sure to ask the Walmart manager...
  • Re: Wal-Mart parking lots
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Tue, 20 May 2008 08:52:57 -0700
    ...Wal-Mart parking lots > > > In a vanagon a real option is to park on the street. It's somewhat > stealthy in the urban east...
  • Re: Syncro Convention! :)
    Historical mailing list - Karl G Vochatzer/AMR
    1 Jan 97 21:36:36
    ...Syncro Convention! :) >> I pulled into the parking lot of the REI (Recreational Equipment Inc) here in Spokane today and parked next to another Syncro...
  • Re: Wal-Mart parking lots
    Historical mailing list - taeke
    Tue, 20 May 2008 02:02:51 -0400
    In a vanagon a real option is to park on the street. It's somewhat stealthy in the urban east coast. I really don...
  • Slightly off vanagon topic - missed Friday
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:45:48 +0000
    Dear Is anybody out there National Park loss — 1. I am Canadian with no partisan dog in the fight - 2. Snopes completely debunks this...
  • Re: Strange electric problem!!!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:29:30 -0800
    The wires at the front left turn/park light socket. There are 3 wires there, plugged onto 3 separate prongs. Parking light, left turn...
  • Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 14:50:38 -0700
    ...Then once wiper arms are stopped, remove and reposition to where you want it to park. Then run them again. Unless there is another...
  • Re: VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:54:01 -0700
    >And if you're in Twillingate be sure to check out Dildo Run Provincial >Park, I stayed there with my Girlfriend in 2004. Most...
  • Re: parking brake cable guide
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 2 Jan 2007 22:25:36 +0000
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > On an '85 theres two plastic round guides that the rear parking brake > cables go through immediately before combining/meeting...
  • Re: Anza Borrego Desert Wildflowers
    Historical mailing list - Geo
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19:11 -0700
    As noted A-B State Park is one of the few parks where you can camp at large. If you prefer a restroom there...