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• ventilators in front doors
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:02:19 -0400
  ...The cargo area has the original rubber mat plus a thick rug. New shocks, new Michelin LTX tires, etc. I have also coated inside...
• Re: Sally is FS
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:24:38 -0500
  ...I > |>>> don't drive offroad (have a Quattro for that), so it's > |really just a > |>>> nice handling covered cargo area truck that can...
• Re: Belly Pans, Bus Grand Tour, Names
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 07:46:09 -0600
  >First, on Sat, 31 Dec 1994, John Gladu wrote: > >> ...The entire cargo section is sealed. > >This sounds like an after-market addition to me...
• Re: I need intercooler fan ideas!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 07:25:53 -0800
  ...This tube goes through the member support for the cargo deck. The drivers side has a similar opening (though there is tube, just a...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests f...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:20:07 EST
  ...but not sure > Fiberglass bumpers and siding > dimpled rubber mat covering cargo area in front of rear seat and over pad > in rear > > The...
• Re: 87 Central Locks
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Cortright
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 20:18:03 -0400
  ...Is it truly attached to the main fusebox area somewhere > > or is it normally found elsewhere in the dash? I can take a photo...
• LOTSA NEW Stuff- curtains, carpet, air cond, bras, propane tanks (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 22:13:13 -0100
  ...55/pr genuine VW carpeted front mats, and $85 non-Westy cargo area mats, as well.) I have some new US-made bras that...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:52:20 -0800
  ...Water came in the cargo area just past the rear z-bed.Ruined the transmission and engine. I had a cell phone, a policeman...
• Re: Voltage Drop, 4 feet extra, 4 gauge wire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:14:12 -0800
  ...those would be a lot easier to located in a rear seat area. Thought I had the site, but couldn't find it now...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:52:47 -0500
  ...I used > Air Canada cargo straps (very neat cam action, and 2" wide webbing) to lash > fore and aft, using the eyebolts and the...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:31:49 -0700
  ...a tonne of cargo. > > Modern vans still have external gutters, but that's because they have > a large roof area and concealed gutters couldn...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, ...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:30:33 EST
  ...but not sure Fiberglass bumpers and siding dimpled rubber mat covering cargo area in front of rear seat and over pad in rear The...
• Vanagon and headrests sold. Still have jumpseats/table and bra
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 16:50:02 EST
  ...but not sure Fiberglass bumpers and siding dimpled rubber mat covering cargo area in front of rear seat and over pad in rear The...
• Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:27:44 -0800
  ...had stuff in the > > middle and back seats, or in > > the cargo area that was higher than the seat back. > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:58:19 -0700
  ...a tonne of cargo. >> >> Modern vans still have external gutters, but that's because they have >> a large roof area and concealed gutters couldn...
• Re: VW says it (yawn) again...the bus
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 08:45:51 -0800
  ...package removed in a few minutes to make a 1 ton cargo van > - once product delivered replace westfalia interior and go camping in > places...
• Re: roof top storage container for westy and etc
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 6 May 2018 21:37:28 -0700
  ...We > invariably park on ver uneven ground so I need the tracks to level the van. > > Once that cargo is out, the top goes...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:21:28 -0600
  ...The > Seattle area has three VW dealers, one four blocks from the University of > Washington campus. They all sold a lot of campers over...
• Re: Just Cause
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 16 May 2002 14:45:39 -0700
  ...They only shined flash lights inside the van cargo area. Then he started feeling my pant pockets and thats when I said "HEY! I...
• Re: What to buy? Many "buying guide" questions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +1200
  ...Too long for its cargo capacity, unreliable 5-cylinder engine, ugly, could be a Ford... also the rear-engined beast will handle better, in...
• shoulder belts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 04:47:05 +0000
  ...The stock 3 point belts in the back have their tension reel hidden behind the cargo area panel, not outside on the D panel...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:55:08 -0800
  ...Water came in the cargo area just past the rear z-bed.Ruined the transmission and engine. > I had a cell phone, a policeman...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:56:19 -0600
  ...Water came in the cargo area just past > the rear z-bed.Ruined the transmission and engine. > I had a cell phone, a policeman...
• entertainment: 1956 road test
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
  ...76.4 Cargo area length, in. ..... 106.3 Cargo area height, in. ...... 53.2 Engine ............... flat-4, ohv Bore & stroke ........ 3.03 x 2...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:53:51 -0400
  ...Another thing to remember is that the baywindow bus also outperforms the vanagon in cargo capacity by about 500 lbs. Happy Trails, Greg Potts...
• Re: ventilators in front doors
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:21:36 -0700
  ...The cargo area has the original rubber mat plus > a > thick rug. New shocks, new Michelin LTX tires, etc. I have also > coated > inside...
• Re: [vanagon] Vanagon Sightings
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 20:57:11 -0400
  ...If your going to spend any > > > > length of time in the area you may want to consider some other campgrounds. > > > > > > > > I know I can...
• Re: Suggestions for shipping a van from Germany to Halifax NS
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 27 May 2002 14:04:20 -0400
  ...Anyway, she never used an intermodal/cargo container, and always loaded the van with all her gear/luggage for a lengthy stay. I have...
• Re: VW says it (yawn) again...the bus
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 19:56:47 -0800
  ...package removed in a few minutes to make a 1 ton cargo > van > > - once product delivered replace westfalia interior and go camping in > > places...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:59:24 EST
  ...sofabed seatback to keep loose stuff from sliding around rear area -rubber cargo floor mat from '90 NON-GL Vanagon -console box for between...
• vanagon accessories, upgrades, cool ideas, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 00:36:44 EST
  ...sofabed seatback to keep loose stuff from sliding around rear area -rubber cargo floor mat from '90 NON-GL Vanagon -console box for between...
• here are some cool vanagon acessories and upgrades
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 10:46:23 EST
  ...sofabed seatback to keep loose stuff from sliding around rear area -rubber cargo floor mat (truck bed mat, i cut to fit, works great...
• Hello, Happy New Year, and unusual request :-)
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 16:47:19 -0700
  ...Some have cargo nets in the trunk of their car, there are larger versions for pickup truck beds, and I am wandering the sporting...
• Re: roof top storage container for westy and etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 May 2018 12:46:03 -0400
  ...I have been thinking about a waterproof box to fit in the luggage area on top of the Westy. Wouldn't want anything too...
• Re: Fun with UPS--DON'T USE THEM.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:13:16 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > joe trussell wrote: > > > What can Brown do for you? Overcharge you and lose your cargo, > apparently. > Having the wheels picked...
• Re: Vanagon Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 07:38:11 -0800
  ...I found the black plastic trim which allows the belt to pass through the trim in the rear cargo area to be tricky to...
• Re: Shipping bulky items from Germany
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:03:24 -0400
  ...My > floor is in worse shape than I thought, so I'm tempted to cut out the whole > cargo area and drop a whole...
• Re: A far-fetched possibility...Vanagon with pop-out?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 19 May 2010 08:51:38 -0700
  ...Looks like they use it as an area to leave their shoes when camping and as a portapotti room at night. After seeing Otmar...
• Re: LT--Possible Source of Heavy Duty Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:19:02 -0500
  ...Apparently FedEx is already testing >them out in certain areas. The engines aren't finalised yet but the >information I read mentioned a Mercedes...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:07:03 -0800
  ...The > Seattle area has three VW dealers, one four blocks from the University of > Washington campus. They all sold a lot of campers over...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:41:56 -0700
  ...Whereas, the manual >>> trans have their switches at the nose come area. Jostling a loose wire >> can >>> cause such a problem. A defective switch...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:16:09 -0700
  ...a vehicle that was > originally designed haul cargo around the city. > > First and foremost, VW sold them as work vehicles. Sure, in the USA...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...Replaced battery tray area with replacement from JC Whitney. 3. Replaced right and left mirrors 4. New front windshield and seal. New front doors...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:21:17 -0600
  ...Water came in the cargo area just >> past the rear z-bed.Ruined the transmission and engine. >> I had a cell phone, a policeman...
• A postponed maintenance issue returns to haunt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 01:33:48 -0500
  ...DC to Chicago, towing a 1000 pound (enclosed) 6x10 trailer, with 600 pounds of cargo. In one day. Okay., First I changed it to...
• 90 westie vs Family of MICE!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Mon, 12 May 2003 12:22:56 -0400
  ...Well, I'm a reguvinated person this Spring!!! About 2 wks ago I decided.....It is time!! My Westie (presently Naked inside{cargo van...
• Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:04:18 -0800
  ...The cargo area is at a convenient height to load things into or to step into, even with something in your arms. The rear...
• Re: Sally is FS
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:54:36 -0500
  ...I don't drive >>>>> offroad (have a Quattro for that), so it's really just a nice handling >>>>> covered cargo area truck that can...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:13:08 -0800
  ...Image of area: http://tinyurl.com/gsh4swa And yes I was pulled out by a Syncro. Thank you Curt Long!). So what I'm...
• Re[2]: EuroVan syncro TDI / sharan url
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 23:13:08 -0500
  ...Usually Transporters have a solid wall separating the passenger compartment from the cargo area,(although this is an optional extra). They come with either...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 23:23:26 -0400
  ...what I mean) all the time, if you load the rear cargo area forget the 50/50 weight distro you could easily end up...
• Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:13:35 -0700
  ...This also gives us more cargo area in the back over the engine. Mark John Anderson wrote: > > ><< what about a poptop kit? any > > great...
• TracRac TracVan Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:36:19 -0800
  ...Along the area of the gutter of the sliding door, if the curve outward of the hooks began a little sooner, then I could...
• Re: here are some cool vanagon accessories and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 08:21:06 -0800
  ...sofabed seatback to keep loose stuff > from sliding around rear area > -rubber cargo floor mat (truck bed mat, i cut to fit, works great...
• Re: Hello, Happy New Year, and unusual request :-)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 23:15:06 -0400
  ...something that could hold up, but be stowed > in a small area would be perfect. > > Just thought I would enlist the wisdom of the...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:07:55 -0700
  ...a tonne of cargo. >>> >>> Modern vans still have external gutters, but that's because they have >>> a large roof area and concealed gutters couldn...
• Balls O' Fire ! !
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venema
  Fri, 24 May 96 08:25:13 CDT
  ...He had apparently stopped ASAP, jumped out, ran around the bus to pull out as much stuff as possible from the cargo area. As...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Maz6550
  96-07-15 19:57:25 EDT
  ...If something breaks down there while off-road in a remote area, you are totally on your own. I managed to have 3 flat...
• Re: Fun with UPS--DON'T USE THEM.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:51:03 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > joe trussell wrote: > > > > > What can Brown do for you? Overcharge you and lose your cargo, > > apparently. > > Having the wheels picked...
• Re: 2.1 Conversion-Trouble Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 09:47:17 -0600
  ...For a "When all else fails" approach, put a spare gallon of premixed coolant in the rear cargo area of the van, crack the...