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• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:34:43 -0500
  ...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: Part request interior panel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:44:27 +0000
  ...to give out in the corners.  The 84 lived in hot areas most of its life so I’m thinking the heat may have...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:58:19 -0700
  ...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: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:36:47 -0700
  ...A guy who can eat Dometics for breakfast. > > Then again, that's some pretty nice looking cargo space under the > stove right now . . . > > regards...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:34:55 +0100
  ...The long side panel on the left was simply cut vertically at the cargo door of the doka and attached via the stock plastic...
• Rusty meets real Rusty (Vlong)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 13:32:58 -0700
  ...The passanger side rear fender was unmercifully cut to allow for the opening of the rear most side cargo door. The rockers of the...
• Re: Amplified Subwoofer question
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 15:16:31 EDT
  ...I mounted them in the same area as the factory speakers but mounted them to the side walls instead of the ceiling. I used...
• Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 10:06:35 -0500
  ...Saved many a pilots butt, his passengers butts, and the cargo's butts. Nothing wrong with them being on other vehicles including Vanagons......but...
• Highway of Heroes - Vanagon trip report (limited vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:26:55 -0400
  ...The C-130 Hercules cargo plane is met by an Honor guard lining the tarmac, and the fallen soldier is then escorted by a...
• Westy Roof Buckling
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:38:21 -0600
  ...We're living in a motel and chasing things to finish in the Denver area. I am all ears in finding a trustworthy bus...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 15:52:46 -0500
  ...I still attach lines front and rear to my bumper -- the tie downs in your cargo area are not strong enough by any stretch...
• Re: Part request interior panel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:47:27 -0800
  ...The 84 lived in hot areas most of its life so I’m thinking the heat may have something to do with the issue...
• Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:41:40 -0800
  ...Though I have not kept track of the mileage, understandably, my current 14" Nokians "Cargo" winter tires wore out relatively quickly in terms of...
• Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:32:58 -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: Highway of Heroes - Vanagon trip report (limited vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Will Snodgrass <VE6VWJ>
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:52:08 -0600
  ...The > C-130 Hercules cargo plane is met by an Honor guard lining the tarmac, > and the fallen soldier is then escorted by a...
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:01 -0700
  ...Hitch racks are usually the most affordable option but the least able to carry cargo other than bicycles. 4. Hitch racks are my favorite...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:21:30 -0700
  ...In the engine area, pull each brown wire off and clean the contacts and put it back and make sure it's tight onto...
• Re: roof top storage container for westy and etc
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 7 May 2018 11:00:24 -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: very interesting siting
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 10:12:41 -0500
  ...Blue '88 at one of the cargo buildings on the drive in from the rental car area. Can't tell from the road if...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 18 May 2007 00:56:29 -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: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:45:31 -0500
  ...Your explanation and that of others concerning the "hole" of the luggage rack leads me to wonder if placing cargo in the rack, even...
• Re: 8000 mile road trip planned on 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 09:47:41 -0600
  ...It's not that bad, but it really helps to have stuff in the cargo area piled up to seat height, then you can...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:16:26 -0700
  ...A guy who can eat Dometics for breakfast. >> >> Then again, that's some pretty nice looking cargo space under the >> stove right now . . . >> >> regards...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:29:31 -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: Highway of Heroes - Vanagon trip report (limited vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:33:08 -0700
  ...The > C-130 Hercules cargo plane is met by an Honor guard lining the tarmac, > and the fallen soldier is then escorted by a...
• DIY Westy chuck box
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:44:52 -0800
  ...When I am packed for extended travel I have a rubbermaid cargo bin that happens to fit the recessed top of that box, too...
• Re:23Horror Story...Lee reply ( L)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 11:58:43 -0700
  ...Another trick was the removal of the cab divider because it because it was too hot in the rear-cargo area during a return...
• Re: Any user reviews on the BusDepot Ezy-Awning?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 11:03:28 -0700
  ...If you are camping in a dusty area, its difficult to construct it without laying everything down in the dust. Its designed like cheap...
• Re: Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:30:32 -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: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:42:55 -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...
• door hinge plates(long)SUCCESS
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Tue, 05 Sep 95 08:53:38 EST
  finally! the new cargo doors are on and adjusted properly and i never want to do this again. here's the deal: 1) posted...
• Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:58:14 -0700
  ...I think many folks overload the vanagon based upon its huge cargo area and its GVWR spec. 150lbs of payload is much more valuable...
• Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:01 -0500
  ...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: Fun with UPS--DON'T USE THEM.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:00:55 -0500
  ...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: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:22:35 -0500
  ...In the engine area, pull each brown wire off and clean the contacts and put it back and make sure it's tight onto...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 00:03:38 -0500
  ...John On 2/21/2014 11:25 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > University towns have always been VW centers, especially for campers. > The Seattle area...
• Ex Bus Boy and Bus For Sale (CA)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jun 1997 02:02:19 EDT
  ...As much weatherstrip in my inventory is included (included is a NOS set of side cargo door seals that I purchased from WCM about...
• SALE Reluctantly-89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - K Dungay Allas
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 19:45:26 -0500
  ...Have New Hella wiring kit/to add a second battery- New carpet added to the rear storage area, Port-A-Potty and a cool...
• Re: VW says it (yawn) again...the bus
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:08:58 +0000
  ...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: Highway of Heroes - Vanagon trip report (limited vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:10:41 -0700
  ...The > C-130 Hercules cargo plane is met by an Honor guard lining the tarmac, > and the fallen soldier is then escorted by a...
• Re: Eurovans future
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 00:09:39 -0400
  ...I also got a real heater, better fuel mileage, a lot more versatlity, and a more useful cargo area. It also pollutes less and...
• vanagon on googlism
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 11:19:53 -0500
  ...from a standard vanagon in several ways vanagon is a people/cargo hauler that do most thing very well vanagon is introduced vanagon is...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:30:05 -0700
  ...In the engine area, pull each brown wire off and clean the contacts and put it back and make sure it's tight onto...
• Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:32:35 -0500
  ...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: Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:18:10 -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: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:15:16 -0700
  ...A guy who can eat Dometics for breakfast. >>> >>> Then again, that's some pretty nice looking cargo space under the >>> stove right now . . . >>> >>> regards...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:12:07 -0700
  ...A little pop top for standing room, a ladder rack for some cargo boxes and a bit of cabinetry inside and it won't...
• Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:18:46 -0400
  ...Though I have not kept track of the mileage, > understandably, my current 14" Nokians "Cargo" winter tires wore out > relatively quickly in terms of...
• 4 Westfalia Campers (& a Splitty) For Sale in Pa (LONG)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 17:54:54
  ...There are a couple of quarter-sized holes in the cargo area, a very rusty battery tray, and a few spots where new metal...
• Trip Report: Big Bend National Park (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:38:49 -0500
  ...I fired up the engine, released the clutch and shot across the wash, skimming over the surface of the softest area. The retrofitted-to...
• Re: Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:30:59 -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: DIY Westy chuck box
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:08:21 -0700
  ...When I am packed for extended travel I have a rubbermaid cargo bin that > happens to fit the recessed top of that box, too...
• Re: Trip Report: Big Bend National Park (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:18:01 -0700
  ...I fired > up > the engine, released the clutch and shot across the wash, skimming over > the > surface of the softest area. > > The retrofitted-to...
• Re: Tire pressure question 2
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 06:54:05 -0700
  ...These numbers that I am using are based on normal drive with about 300 lbs of extra load for cargo being added from time...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:50:18 -0800
  ...I turn and > > look toward the street in time to see TWO Tintop Vanagons with cargo > > carriers on top - one behind the other, one...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:37:32 +0000
  ...In the engine area, pull each brown wire off and clean the contacts and put it back and make sure it's tight onto...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Aug 96 21:23:33 EDT
  ...i've been across the united states and have seen many a pretty area. but the north carolina mountains are the most pristine in...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:13:02 -0700
  ...I turn and >>> look toward the street in time to see TWO Tintop Vanagons with cargo >>> carriers on top - one behind the other, one...
• Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - Charles E Clement/FWF/EXP/UTIA
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:04:54 -0500
  ...Thanks > My wife and I are new owners of a '91 Westfalia and we would like to know > of any mechanics in our area...
• Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:17:45 -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...