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• Road Trip! Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:01:07 -0700
  ...We are going to begin by heading directly east toward Idaho, up into the Sawtooths, Tetons, Yellowstone, Black Hills, then ?? Prefer camping remotely away...
• Re: last of friday fun .. planning retirement ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:45:45 -0400
  ...And it wasn't remotely as loud as an auto race. I think I'd rather commute. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws...
• Re: Wesipes
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 18:21:55 -0500
  ...We have so many "engineer" types on the List, maybe one can borrow a remote temperature gauge and try it out back there, in...
• compression test
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 13:47:07 -0700
  ...solenoid from engine compartment) and maybe an easy way to connect a remote starter, so I can watch the gauge while cranking? Thanks, Jerry
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:35:41 -0400
  I like the idea of a remote oil filter.Genius. Not gonna touch that switch!! Z-man. Stop whining?It's getting to be...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:55:13 -0500
  At 11:15 PM 1/27/2009, chris and/or ruth wrote: >I actually have yet another-- with remote! It [-->]osculates[<--], >ceramic, timer and...
• Re: Spark Plug Tester
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:42:12 -0800
  ...If the > engine is running you can check the wires with the timing light like Jake > said. > > Remote starter > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi...
• Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sun, 2 Oct 94 20:44:19 PDT
  ...for data Recaros up front Alpine in-dash CD changer w/ remote along with beaucoup Sounstream amps and Cambridge Soundworks speakers If the only...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:03:23 -0700
  ...86 syncro doesn't start > can you describe how one would make a Remote Starter Switch? I have a > new/rebuilt starter in my...
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:56:20 -0800
  ...the car if there's nothing notable about the scenery (the remote is handy for pausing it and directing their attention out the windows...
• Re: New PBS Special (Was: '57 Mystery Deepens!) /f
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 10:08:33 CST6CDT
  ...you stay home and watch from our remote satellite downlink. -dan
• Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:54:25 +1200
  >Yes, but silenced submachine guns are illegal! Better stick with the >regular noisy kind... But if you call it a noise suppressor, is that...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:20:50 -0500
  ...The remote is a "must have" feature as far as I'm > concerned for the camper application. I have mine wired to aux > battery...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 May 2017 12:22:16 -0700
  ...and it depends on - how new or "fresh" what you have now on your van - how remote where you will be going and how...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:31:03 -0700
  Hmmmm.... This sticker says the tank it's attached to is greater than 40 lbs. I don't think the tank on my Westy...
• Re: 86 Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:51:17 -0700
  ...who would not mind a Westy in their driveway for tomorrow (Tuesday) night down here on Key West? > > Thanks, > Art > > Sent from my remote
• Re: new stereo/remote
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:52:01 -0400
  At 13:42 10/18/2004, Mike Miller wrote: >Because the arm wouldn't track even at 5 gms pressure and wouldn't work...
• Baja Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:25:35 -0600
  ...Any suggestions on places to camp (the more remote and isolated the better!), on things not to miss, and on things that would be...
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:35:34 -0800
  ...member posted, 8 years) not all your time is spent in remote undeveloped areas. It becomes a little different than just a long weekend...
• Baffled - still no spark
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:06:20 -0800
  ...Using a remote starter I have started in all kind of possible variations. Cleaned the ground wires and the spots on the head, bolted...
• Re: Death Valley in early January
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:14:55 -0700
  ...Be aware > that between DV and Havasu, it is pretty remote and none of the routes are > direct....I really love the open space...
• Re: external temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:45:54 -0800
  RE: Remote Thermometers One thing to keep in mind with such thermometers with external probes. You can't shorten the length of the probe...
• FS: '91 with wheelchair lift, SE Mich
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jun 1997 12:13:26 -0500
  ...VW Van '91, Wheel chair lift w/remote. Excellent. Low miles. A/C. $13,500. 313 482-9498. Anyway, you now know all I...
• Re: 87 Syncro vs 02 eurovan camper
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:39:30 EDT
  ...We also go places like Moab a lot and camp in remote areas>>> Sounds like you answered your own question. Stick with the 4x4...
• Re: WESTFALIA-WERKE serial# decal for RF door? where to get? orcan someone make em?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:48:40 -0800
  ...Mine is coming apart, but I see no easy mechanism of replacing it with anything that looks even remotely original. -MB -- _______________________________________________________________________ Mark Belanger - belanger...
• Charge Controller
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 7 May 2008 13:14:35 -0700
  ...Its MPPT without question, with 3 stage battery charging, and has an auxillary output, as well as allows for a remote. Sales guy said...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 09:03:13 -0500
  ...It has a remote, which I think is a must for the Westy. there are a lot of buttons on the remote, but not...
• Re: Starter Relais?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:42:37 -0800
  ...makes a real mess. *always* ...always always always operate the starter with a remote starter switch in a aase like this .. if it still...
• Re: Re; Who Cares
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 11:07:18 -0600
  ...woods.... :-) Matthew, Not a thing! It's just that the more remote areas of the country seem to attract many who are at the...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:55:22 -0700
  ...If you're thinking you'll get well off the beaten path and explore in remote areas, then you've got to listen to...
• [review] JVC cd/mp3 player for van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 13:21:44 -0700
  ...least expensive cd/mp3 player with remote had rotary control was available in my area doesn't look too garish had some good reviews...
• Re: B/W darkroom work while on the road/camera people help
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:04:54 -0400
  ...If you're really remote, it should be dark enough unless you have a bright full moon. If there's no moon, get a...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife -please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Norman
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 15:37:19 -0230
  ...Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp! > Does it sound to anyone else like he may need the 'hard start solenoid...
• Re: product report
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 10:03:33 -0400
  ...had a reasonably priced ($14.99) dash mounted Thermometer+voltmeter with remote temp sensor > >heres the link (hope it works) http://www.radioshack.com...
• Re: Hot water if you've got shore power
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 19:32:11 -0500
  ...A great little invention IMHO. >Another favorite of mine is Coleman's tent light with remote. I think I >paid about 15 bucks for...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:36 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 3:33 PM Subject: Re: remote/keyless entry > Yes, the kit I referenced came with four actuators; 2...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:55:46 -0800
  ...Joe (Sent from remote location) :-) On Feb 7, 2009, at 5:19 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > RE: Daves comments of the...
• Re: sometimes it just won't go...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 19:45:29 -0500
  ...the spark - I have no help and haven't built a >remote starter. All you need is a wire with clips on the end...
• Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:23:04 -0700
  > > One of the first purchases I made for my Westy, was a remote > > thermometer from RS. > > > > It gives ambient temp in van as well...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 21:52:03 -0400
  At 06:02 PM 6/21/2014, Larry Alofs wrote: > Of course it's not easy to reach or even see this terminal. You...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:30:38 -0400
  At 03:18 PM 6/22/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >And the wire on those crocodile clips is sufficiently skinny that >should the...
• Re: Vanagon photo site WAS: idea exposition
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 09:43:34 -0500
  ...I'll find a way..) http://members.tripod.com/adm/interstitial/remote.jpg " the link at the vanaogon site is broken. Try the following...
• Re: Oil block off adapter for WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 21:09:28 -0600
  ...John Aircooled.Net Inc. > Does anyone know a source for a remote oil-filter adapter that will > replace the existing oil filter and provide...
• Re: Old Cars and engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:09:18 -0500
  ...Old Cars and engine conversions > "remote sniffers" > > ?? > > Are you serious? :^) > > That's way too scary! > > > Neil. > > > > On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 5:47...
• Re: wireless Internet connection from Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 13:17:45 -0700
  ...mostly you will be able to get reception from remote high points... mostly you will not get any reception from low points in remote...
• Re: Car Alarm Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:56:00 -0500
  ...Also, their remote doesn't have the same range as Compustar, and you need that range to know if somebody enters your van when...
• Re: The Road Trip Game, you can play at home...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:30:13 -0700
  ...James, on gravel roads, really beautiful and remote country. alistair On 2012-06-24, at 7:05 PM, Rob wrote: > For this game you...
• PBS Westy alert
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 12 May 2011 04:23:06 -0700
  ...an adventure-rigged motorcycle (KLR650?� Hard to tell) and floatplaning into remote spots. Previews of the upcoming part 2 ("The Road North") show a...
• Re: Blower motor anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:41:59 -0500
  ...Is that the end that needs more attention because it gets so dirty? How beneficial do you think Karl's remote oiling technique would...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:29:34 -0700
  David Beierl wrote: > > Have I missed anything? Probably. It's still not complicated enough. Before I do this I want to make sure it...
• Re: engine bay mounted starter switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:16:26 EDT
  ...As for remote starter switches, you can buy these from NAPA or similar for around $20-30. Hope things work out for you. The...
• Looking for a good Car Alarm for the Westy
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 17:52:35 -0700
  ...Basically I just want a remote keychain that starts ringing when someone is breaking into my Westy. Oh, and the more break-in sensors...
• CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:23:04 -0600
  ...I realize they probably achieve their description, but I have the Syncro at a remote location, awaiting the rear axles I just rebooted and...
• Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:20:42 -0700
  ...can work > it's way down a non-road to a remote camping spot. Toyota Hiace 4WD Nissan Caravan/Homy/Urvan 4WD ...Yeah, I...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bingman
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 07:55:20 -0800
  ...So is it really a pain, or am I imagining > it to be worse than it really is? > > I am thinking a remote oil...
• Re: OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 13:13:08 -0500
  ...if our 2 wd westy got stuck/broke down in some > remote winter area > > besides that fact we prolly have 2 weeks of food...
• Re: electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 20:44:32 -0500
  ...Thanks for your comments and assistance :-) Steve On Dec 4, 2013, at 8:10 PM, Neil N wrote: > With my remote PDL add on...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:25:55 -0400
  The remote filter is a great idea. Then you can deal with unexpected hose failures while away from home. Hey, stop driving cause you...
• Heater repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:36:08 -0500
  ...Like relocating and tidying up the headlight relays , radio wiring, neater transmission and engine oil temp gauge wiring, radio wiring, remote door lock wiring...
• Re: Notes on traveling, internet access and rv parks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:55:41 -0700
  ...GPS in Remote Areas Ken was talking about the GPS built into the cell phones. The GPS receiver will still work in the bonnies...