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• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 30 May 2014 14:28:44 -1000
  ...like it's a mortal sin to put a screw into a housing or block dry. it's all about the workmanship. Scott On...
• Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:34:47 -0600
  ...about 20F this way). > >The best way is to get some dry ice. And use that around the ice cream. > > >On Mar 8, 2010...
• Re: Cylinder Heads...cleaning up
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 06:25:25 EDT
  ...Then you can wash the pitted area with lacquer thinner, blow dry with compressed air then fill the pits with JB Weld. When the...
• Gear mini-review: The Bus Depot Ezy-Awning
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 15:21:23 -0700
  I used a Bus Depot Ezy-Awning, http://busdepot.com/busdepot/details/awning.jsp for the first time last week, camping at Paradise campground...
• Re: Tighten my exhaust manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:39:26 -0800
  ...BLM dry camping.. On Dec 16, 2016 12:05 PM, "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Where are You ~ > > On 16 Dec , 2016, at 11...
• Re: Share your solar success story?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:30:12 -0700
  ...But for my >usages I would need way too many panels. > >Dry camping I tend to use 100 amp hrs per day. > >Larry Chase...
• Re: Portable air conditioning.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:18:06 -0500
  ...THEY DO NOT WORK IN HUMID CLIMATES!!!! Your vehicle will turn into the Abominable Sweatbox!! Only in very dry climates do they work well...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:42:39 -0500
  ...generators/inverters for camping Way too complex for my meager understanding of electrical stuff. Though I am learning some. This machine (the Coleman Powermate...
• Re: Power Steering Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Aug 2011 05:30:23 -0400
  ...it appears the sources for this PS pump are beginning to dry up. I > would like very much to know about rebuilding these ourselves...
• Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 16:10:07 -0500
  ...Can't very well mow the lawn, as it's not growing with the dry weather we've had for the past two months...
• Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:11:25 EDT
  ...I reseated the clamp properly topped it up and rebled the system - this was all before the expansion tank ran dry yesterday. What could...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:13:12 -0400
  ...batteries would be for running the van and not powering your camping equipment. Have a great weekend! Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain...
• Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:27:36 +0000
  ...There is a reason for this. > The green coolant in the liquid form is ok but it is > when it drys that it turns...
• Fw: Everything is Relative (and so are some people)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:22:10 -0500
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- Back in the summer of '88 we left the San Fernando Valley for a coastal camping trip. We worked our way...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:47:33 -0400
  ...Self leveling, solid, fast drying, and very rust proof paints as apposed to your generic "enamel" you get at the dollar store. This is...
• Re: Code Red Air? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:10:25 -0700
  ...Just because it's cool it doesn't mean the air isn't sucking you dry- even if you're not sweating. I still...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - David Kurimski
  Wed, 8 May 2013 05:42:56 -0500
  ...Figure $2000 and up to have a pro replace all the hoses, > dryer, etc. and then find out the condenser leaks, the compressor is...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Defrosting & Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 26 May 1999 07:07:44 -8
  ...Obviously more of a problem in humid climates than dry. Excessive icing is usually caused by poor door seals. Check the door gasket seal...
• Re: Nevada- A/C or No A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:52:36 -0400
  ...The dry intense heat will dehydrate you in a >>> short period of time. I also have a portable misting bottle. That will >>> cool you...
• '81 Westy For Trade
  Historical mailing list - Rob Thompson
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 22:16:56 -0500
  ...http://www.diacro.com/diacro_products/diacro_hand_shears.html - Brand new washing machine and dryer set (fairly decent capacity) - An original Austin MG...
• Re: Just Bought My First Westy and I'm completely STOKED (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:16:01 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, > 2 and a half years ago the PO's daughter was driving it and it had just > started to rain after a dry...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:53:39 -0600
  ...Taking the drain plug off and purging the faucet line of water and leaving the tank lid off, lets the system dry completely. and...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 17 May 2011 12:08:27 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM, Rocket J Squirrel < > > camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > I usually drink...
• 87 poptop seal replacement *questions*
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 19:07:43 +1100
  ...Gail [looking forward to her 1st CCCs camping trip at Pinnacles Nat'l Monument] Gail Fitzpatrick '87 GL Westi Sacramento, CA <redwood@speedlink.com>
• Re: Westy Water Tank Fill
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 06:59:56 -0400
  ...When we get back from camping, I drain the tank completely, and open the top for a day to allow it to dry completely...
• Re: [WetWesties] Portable air conditioning.
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:53:38 -0800
  ...I ran on in my VW one year at Burning-Man in the mornings and it helped immensely, but it is VERY dry out...
• LiMBO WANT TO BUY ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Jun 95 14:37:39 CDT
  ...and motor doesn't matter. (NJ) Erik (609) 895-9842 DRY!!! 1967 or older sunroof bus. motor, trans, interior not important, (NH) just a...
• fair asking price?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Curri
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:37:42 -0500
  ...Now it's dry as a bone underneath the vehicle and temperature is holding steady. My fan kicked on in heavy traffic the other...
• Re: Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 23:46:18 -0700
  ...For lube, some form of > "dry" lube has worked in not attracting more gunk over the years. > > The 4 nylon/polyethylene rubbing-bumpers in...
• Re: Will be worth less or more?
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 09:36:12 -0700
  ...As I indicated before Mexico's oil supply is drying up and they ship there last barrel in 2014. The equation is very simple...
• Re: 4th vanagon camper hookup - summer cooling
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 05:28:30 -0400
  ...I am now searching for an automatic vent, like a household dryer vent, that would open when the fan runs but made from stainless...
• Re: Clunk
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:04:42 -0400
  ...When camping your shoes were wet so you set up a bungee cord under the van and hung them there to dry. They have...
• Re: Rear hatch release
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:13:20 -0400
  ...to come and go during camping for that quick evening relief. Especially if raining, gives you a dry spot to drain from. Eric eRic...
• Re: Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:27:24 -0500
  ...Now it can stay nice and dry and let the roller do its job as it was designed to do. > > > > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte...
• Re: [T2] Thank you for participating in the 8th annual Westies at Watkins campout!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:20:50 -0400
  ...camping food to bat. By this time, as > predicted, it was pouring rain outside so it was nice to be in a warm dry...
• Thoughts on batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:20:45 -0700
  ...If I'm camping on the water or dry land, I want the 6 volt wet cells. If you stop at 11.5 volts...
• Re: fridge replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 19:10:04 -0700
  ...On 8/2/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Jake de Villiers typed: > > I've been biting my tongue through all this...
• Re: Engine Degreasing
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 11:28:08 -0700
  ...Always start the engine immediately afterward to see "if" it starts and to warm up the engine to dry it off. If the engine...
• Re: [Syncro] looking for some shade !!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 18:49:46 -0400
  ...Having just installed the ShadyBoy on my '87 Westy late last month, I had the chance to use it on a camping trip this...
• Re: Westy Now, Boat Soon? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:54:15 -0700
  ...at least your safe on dry land ! and that is a wonderful thing about Camper vans.. you don't have to be driving them...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:45:46 -0500
  ...long as the 50W panel will allow (about 7-8 full dry-camping days without recharge of any kind, except solar). Of course, having...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:24:45 -0400
  ...The case for nitrogen being used in the Agilis > tire is that it is a very dry gas - no entrained moisture - and being a...
• Re: Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 07:54:57 -0800
  ...Now it can stay nice and dry >> and let the roller do its job as it was designed to do. >> >> >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> Frank Condelli >> Almonte...
• Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:44:09 -0600
  ...about 20F this way). >> >> >> The best way is to get some dry ice. And use that around the ice cream. >> >> >> On Mar 8, 2010...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 06:35:35 EST
  ...AND, those gaskets that are installed dry and become baked to the aluminium surface and have to be removed with a gasket scraper or...
• Re: Neat vanagon expedition accessory
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 11:48:18 -0800
  ...Baja, Mexico on a camping trip I will have found the perfect solution. I plan to do a few dry runs to the mountains...
• Re: Bounce Mice/Mosquitos/Odors from your van
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 02:48:40 -0800
  ...Lotsa camping/camper uses here. And all this time you've just been putting Bounce in the dryer! It will chase ants away when...
• RE: 1987 VANAGON QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  12 Sep 95 17:23EDT
  ...camping with the top up in the rain, so how do I keep it from getting all mildew-y (other than the obvious--dry...
• Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:45:09 -0800
  ...Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint > Does anyone have a list of procedures for removing the camping equipment > to > get at...
• Re: Westy water tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:55:06 -0500
  ...dry. I was planning to get >>> antifreeze for it but the darn RV supply shop was closed every time I >>> drove by. >>> >>> Went camping...
• Buses by the Beach...pt-II Upstate NY
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:47:53 -0400
  ...And I didn't want to toss our Upstate NY VW camping event in the midst of the Bus Boo chatter. So I waited...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:43:31 -0500
  ...much of the inside heat longer. Dry heat versus Wet heat is a different animal all together. dry heat you could run a fan...
• Another case of stumble/loss of power after warmup
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:44:43 +0000
  ...driven these days, tank needs reseal but weather has been very dry. Replaced fuel lines several years ago. We've had occasional instances of...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:16:52 EDT
  ...Dennis, weight is 282 for the moto, dry, 40lbs for your hitch and the carrier about 50 lbs, so about 372 give or take...
• Re: Cabin Fleece Sleeping bags write up [ LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:45:36 -0400
  ...Cabin Fleece Sleeping bags write up [ LVC] > > > I've used these for several years of mild-weather camping in tents, > the westy, and occasionally...
• Re: No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:28:46 -0500
  ...injectors are dry is the issue. > > TJ > > Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:40:16 -0700 > From: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 10:53:32 -0800
  ...realized that the >> propane tank is empty, 100% bone dry. >> >> When I was camping, the stove burners were working fine. So I'm >> wondering...
• Re: Mice prevention, was : Heater knee bar cross beam
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:16:47 -0700
  ...mouse neutron bomb trap Last, but not least keep traps when camping. Believe me,I think they get in right through the door jambs...
• Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 01:00:14 -0800
  ...O-rings go on dry. Robert 1982 Westfalia ----Original Message Follows---- From: Frank Condelli In a message dated 1/14/2003 5:15:38...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:46:56 -0500
  ...The case for nitrogen being used in the Agilis >> tire is that it is a very dry gas - no entrained moisture - and being a...