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• Re: VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:15:26 -0400
  On Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:24:55 -0700, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >Hell, here is the VW body for camper conversions...
• Fw: FOR SALE- 1982 VW Vanagon - 7 passanger model with Camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 01:10:31 -0400
  ...Lbabdm@aol.com FOR SALE 1982- VW Vanagon (HobbyCat model)(Blue and White) needs a new home. Watercooled engine with lots of good parts...
• Re: VW bus in railroad museum
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:24:25 -0700
  My local (San Lorenzo, California) hobby shop used to carry all sorts of little VWs, including buses, campers, bugs, etc. I have a few...
• 2 Revell Westy Models, 3 Van Hubcaps For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Patrick or Jennifer Hatcher
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 15:24:38 -0500
  ...I've got two Revell (Monagram) "Volkswagen Van Camper" models. Both are complete, and one is still shrinkwrapped. I only opened one of them...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:58:18 EST
  ...The later model Carats were similarly equipped IIRC. I have a GL van which I consider to be a "day camper". No poptop but...
• Re: Ladder sold
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:45:24 -0500
  ...Try a camper store that supplies older models. Jim On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 8:09 AM, Bill M <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:40:43 -0800
  ...You want a Camper, the non-GL or Wolfsburg Edition variety; the best, most useful model of Vanagon ever built. :>) See my signature for...
• Chris Dixon's New York Times article on Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 13:23:30 EDT
  ...The Syncro has a military-inspired undercarriage and a jacked-up drive train with a special gear for climbing hills; on the camper models...
• Re: UK VW-based Camper
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:57:28 -0700
  dear california model makes me miss the 89 california td 5 speed we lost a couple of years ago in whyoweming sniff sniff ... oh...
• Re: NHTSA Recall
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Thu, 08 May 1997 06:20:13 -0400
  ...campaign # SL. > > The models are unfinished campers produced by VW and finished by > Winnebago industries. During the installation of the camper equipment, > an improperly...
• Re: rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 09:54:06 -0800
  ...That would depend on the model of Vanagon you have. In my camper, you need to remove the two bolts that hold the steel...
• Re: What should I expect to spend on a camper?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:51:44 -0500
  ...1) There seemed to be quite a few early model vans and later model > vans scattered around the country in the several thousand dollar...
• Re: extra seats in a full camper, or stick with a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:52:21 -0700
  At 4/9/2007 08:54 PM, John Runberg wrote: >Jeffrey, > >I concur with folks about a "weekender" model. It's often called a...
• Re: 82 diesel camper for sale ... milwaukee, WI $5200
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 07:46:01 -0800
  ...Passenger models are just the opposite with new models falling faster and older models holding level, a scenario typical of used cars generally. The...
• NON-GL vans revisited (was:Re: really dumb newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:41:27 EST
  ...html), the only non-GL models > available in the US in 1987 were the Camper and the Camper Syncro, both of > which would have...
• Westfalia font?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sat, 10 May 1997 22:36:55 -0700
  ...and back of the roof.) I'm wondering because the Vanagon camper model doesn't come with a 'Westfalia' decal, and I'm hoping...
• Re: Eurovan Sizes
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:16:24 -0800
  ...The camper is the long one, the MV is the shorter one. From the VW brochure: (short model) 2.8l 201hp six 4sp (tiptronic...
• Cool Aftermarket Wheels for the Vanagon.......I found these at h ttp://www.discounttiredirect.com/
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 00:17:57 -0500
  ...http://www.discounttiredirect.com/ go to 1991 vanagon camper.....then select the wheel size you like....they even have a model that looks like...
• Re: New 2003 Eurovan Westy now availble in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 09:34:13 -0700
  Are the US MV's Westfalia's? If the Canadian model is really a Westfalia then I wonder what differences there are. In looking...
• Re: Camper light LED bulbs
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 10:08:48 -0700
  If Yours is the 3Bulb Incandescent these Might DoIt ~ https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle/1990-volkswagen-vanagon-vehicle-led-lights?make=79&model=1704...
• Re: Clarification on non-GL Campers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Feb 1997 13:47:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...was fitted to all GL models. Tim > > > Tim, maybe they didn't offer the '84 up Non-GL Camper in Canada? There were "standard...
• HELP!!-Pricing for '87 VW Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:56:48 -0400
  ...I have been wanting a VW Camper Van for over a year. I just found out about a '87 VW Camper van, GL model...
• Pricing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Clark Duff
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:04:53 -0500
  ...comps from the exact model and year. If anyone out there has links or information for 1988 VW full campers, ether sold or for...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 95 13:06:15 -0700
  ...Are the shocks longer for this year model and newer models have shorter ones?? Any difference for gas mileage (Which is I guess what...
• Re: How many syncro multivans were made? I have one, wh...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 02:00:26 EDT
  ...In 1986 and 1987 VW made "basic" (non GL) Camper models in both 2WD and Syncro form. These were like the complete GL Camper...
• vw bus owner wanna-be
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 15:01:27 -0400
  ...i'd like a '67 or earlier camper version with either no windows or 21 windows. what year and model is considered the "ultimate...
• Re: gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 15:07:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...A recent model was very envious of the > (relatively) huge mirror I have over the sink. Hey Patrick, Don't forget that you and...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:47:42 -0500
  ...On the Eurovan Westy (Canadian model) when it was plugged, lights , fridge, aux.heater fan, and all the camper equipment, would be running off...
• Re: Passenger Vanagon wanted
  Historical mailing list - Syncrohead
  Thu, 31 May 2018 19:53:47 -0500
  ...GL Campers had the complete kitchen and seated just 4. Some call all the campers like this “Wolfsburgs”, but not all Wolfsburgs were like...
• Re: 'Nother Newbie--Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:42:02 -0700
  ...Good luck, TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33 Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http...
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:29:07 -0800
  ...a '90 model although I guess someone could have easily changed that for their own reasons. TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition...
• Re: Eurovan...info needed off the list..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:01:31 -0500
  ...1997-2000 models seem to have more evap and secondary air pump problems. The 01 - 03 models have problems with the fan blades breaking...
• Adding a propane heater?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Trumble
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 13:53:06 -0800
  ...to an '87 GL with a Country Homes Camper conversion. Looking suggestions for heater models -- and where I can find'em -- and idea for...
• really dumb newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Barry Martin
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 05:53:11 -0800
  ...It's an 87, but how do I know what model it is? No camper gear, just lots of seats. Automatic trans. Is this...
• Re: GTRV Westy , Class B camper - $59995
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:12:21 -0400
  ...http://www.gtrv.com/models.htm - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:11:30 -0500
  ...I have one on my camper, and it made a significant difference on long drives at high ambient temperature. mcneely ---- David Moyal <moyald@GMAIL...
• in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:02:19 EDT
  10 years from now, i predict that the only vanagons still existing will be late model campers..a few dokas, and some specialty custom...
• Re: Clock stopped suddenly
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:36:40 -0800
  ...Then for 85/86/87 the Wolfy Campers got the big clock while "standard" models had the tach as did the 86/87 Wolfy...
• Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:44:16 -0700
  ...In my infinite impatience, I've ordered a late-model Westfalia sliding door window to put in my 89 non-camper. One appealing aspect...
• Re: eurovan interior
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 18:23:29 +0000
  ...Paul Chubbuck <paul@TAKINGFLIGHT.NET> > Do you know what model of refrigerator that was? I wonder what about the > Norcold 3163, which, I understand...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:37:51 -0500
  ...On the Eurovan Westy (Canadian model) when it was plugged, lights , fridge, aux.heater fan, and all the camper equipment, would be running off...
• Re: 50 Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:55:52 -0500
  ...5 or 2004 model year? I was hoping they would introduce the Microbus and that there would be a full camper version available. I...
• Westfalia conversion on Syncro
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 00:49:40 EDT
  ...Is the camping equipment in the early Vanagon campers substantially different to the older models? Lots of questions, needing lots of answers 8) Justin...
• rear hatch mounted dome light switch? what models had them?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 12:24:40 EDT
  ...any idea why not? do the vanagon campers not have this switch either? any help/info appreciated.. chris
• Re: Factory sticker estimaged mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 26 May 2004 05:20:51 -0700
  ...1989 Vanagon/ Camper Syncro models 16 City 16 Highway As I get about 17 mpg on my 91 syncro Westy with a Weber carb...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:34 -0500
  ...Hannink wrote: > I don't think my non-power steering Camper gets three more mpg than a > similar model equipped with power steering. > > Tim --
• Re: Vanagon Heat Vents.....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 13:08:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...The heated air from the dash vents was one of the >>enhancements in the 1988 model year vans. Tim Smith wrote: >well, not exactly...
• Re: Name that engine...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 95 13:42:07 CST
  ...According to the book, there are no Type >II's for the 1974 model year, however the chasis number on my camper is: > 234...
• Info wanted RE: Country Homes Camper AC
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 22:03:05 -0700
  ...The CH camper I am parting out has the late model Vanagon AC ductwork cut and plugged at the opening of the poptop. But...
• Re: EV's quit Canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 07:42:28 -0400
  Did he hint at what the new model type would be like? And if VW was ever going to make any kind of camper...
• Re: Camper accessories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 07:35:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...You could even get a diesel model like Steve Johnson! > I'm > taking it cross-country this summer, and I want it to be...
• Re: WTB: Diesel EV Camper in Europe
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 01:43:50 EST
  ...I have seen the Executive (long model with the monstrous appendage on the roof) in Synchro/cargo door configuration...all over the place in...
• Re: outlet placement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:24:10 -0800
  Because the Canadian models have a "pull-out electric cord" ala popup campers - that we in USA don't! Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:33:09 -0400
  ...insulated) on all of the rear windows of the camper. Is this a special model that was done in Canada? Ken Wilford John 3...
• '83 VW Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Sat, 07 Jun 1997 21:48:33 -0600
  Hi, I have been interested in purchasing a VW Camper for awhile now and would appreciate some advice. I have been reading theis list...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:51:51 +0800
  ...Relays <snip> Since the refrigerator in the Wolfsburg Camper model runs on only 110VAC and 12VDC, some people (including me) tend to leave it...
• Re: Westy/Vanagon parts sources
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:54:34 +0000
  ...USA in model years 1986, 87, 89, 90, & 91 > > in both regular and Camper versions. > > Do you mean that a model was called Vanagon...
• Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
  ...HOW MUCH TO PAY Price naturally is determined by age and quality and whether the vehicle is camper converted. Obviously, larger engined models are...
• Re: How many syncro multivans were made? I have one, wh...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 23:30:46 EDT
  ...I wouldn't call it a Multivan, since all those (USA model anyway) have a poptop. Regards, Jim Davis
• Re: to the list
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 12:52:56 +0700
  Sam, For viscous coupling test on syncro model, check www.concentric.net/~sxs/vctest.html. However, it was not recommended to perform that even...