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• Re: 1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia For Sale in Boulder, CO
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:16:58 +0000
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > sitongia@ONEBEAM.NET writes: > with  lighter red pop-top, > its faded :)      try 3M color back.. ive heard  that will bring the...
• Re: van bits
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 10:27:12 EDT
  ...I'd suggest that for paragliding that you stasrt with a much lighter vehicle. It's going to take a tremendous amount of lift...
• Re: Audi / Golf and Vanagon auto transmissions are the same-sorta
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 02:12:27 EST
  ...The Golf/Jetta versions tended to be a lighter duty version than the heavier Audi/Vanagon versions. If I had my choice I would...
• Re: Piston cleaning..
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:56:04 EDT
  ...antiperspirant, and controls dry 'fly-away' hair. >> Don't forget it's a great charcoal lighter as well! Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon 2WD
• Re: Wiring in 2nd battery on Westy..
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:57:39 -0800
  ...For the interior lights, dash board cigar lighter and radio, they remain on the starting battery. They can be moved with little trouble. The...
• Re: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:59:45 -0700
  ...The thing is I already have a 300 watt inverter that plugs in the >> cigarette lighter socket and I have my son's dorm...
• Re: Idea for removable backup light wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:40:27 -0400
  ...Wire the *other* end of one pair to a lighter plug, making sure that the negative terminal is exposed on the lighter-plug side...
• Re: Little problem with trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:54 -0600
  ...a month ago, I mated a trickle charger with a cig lighter plug >> so I could plug up the westy electrical socket to a...
• Re: two questions
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 01:42:57 -0800
  ...Ozone is > much lighter than O2, that's why it rises way up >there and floats. Hence > the much touted ozone layer. So maybe...
• Re: Interior light/work light
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:22:04 -0800
  ...It comes with a cigarette lighter power > cord and uses 4-C cell batteries. > I use rechargable batteries in mine. I glued the bristle...
• Re: roof
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 14:38:51 -0400
  ...Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Is gasoline that much lighter than water? "A pint's a > pound, the world > around." i.e...
• Re: Weight Motor Oil Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Wed, 28 May 2003 19:56:07 -0700
  ...If a lighter oil was good enough they would spec it since that would save some fuel and increase power slightly. Steve ===== Steve croatoa...
• Re: center console
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:07:36 -0400
  ...When not used as a warmer/cooler (cigarette lighter plug) it makes a handy 2nd cubby locker. Mike Mark C wrote: > I've seen...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Jun 2011 to 19 Jun 2011 - Special issue (#2011-503)
  Historical mailing list - Reid Erikson
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:59:07 -0700
  ...1 connector which goes on to the radio and stock cig lighter port (I think???) This is what showed the continuity I'm not...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 17:23:38 -0700
  ...My coworker's brother also got > an iPod > and he plugs it into the lighter socket and it "transmits" to his > radio, > which is...
• Re: Metal Stove Cover
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 09:33:29 -0700
  ...a European 12 volt connection. They > don't use the cig. lighter much for power. And you will find out how flimsy > that is...
• Re: EV - Solar powered trickle charger
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 20:53:33 -0700
  ...About 12"x 5" and supposed to sit on top of the dash and plug into the cig lighter. About $30. Gary 80 Westy...
• Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:56:16 +1300
  >I have one of the VW units that plug into the cigarette lighter....tried it >out and it killed my battery also. > >Warren C...
• Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:21:57 -0700
  ...It holds more securely than the classic US lighter socket, and it seems to have more contact surface. The plug ends are conveniently smaller...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:54 -0700
  ...http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/VWBattery2.JPG There is a power outlet (aka cigarette lighter socket) on the side of the box for hooking...
• Re: Cooling system '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:00:42 +0000
  ...Made the front end lighter too. The old one was heavy! Jim On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 10:41 AM Dan N <dn92610...
• Re: Wheels, a different perspective?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 21:32:57 -0400
  ...These will be stronger, and usually lighter in weight than cast wheels. And you'll pay accordingly.
• Awning questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:29:13 -0700
  Has anyone any experience with the Bus Depot's relativly inexpensive awning? I'm interested in something lighter and easier to store than my...
• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tires
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 23:48:06 -0400
  ...Karl ----- Original Message ----- > The old Breadloafs are lighter than our Vana-gones. So they tread more > lightly. They have more rear-biased weight distribution...
• Camper battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 16:53:35 EDT
  I was thing of using one of those "jumper Battery" things they are portable, have an ac charger and also charges from the lighter...
• Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:05:55 -0600
  ...Hell why not helium for lower rolling resistance? Or hydrogen, even > > lighter. This is my Vanagon, I've named it Hindenberg... > > > > George/ATL -- David...
• Re: VoltMinder-Is it a good thing?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:37:21 -0700
  ...Pretty easy to use direct or convert the leads to a 'cigar lighter' plug or even hack for the needed parts. The dingus (though...
• Re: Some Oettinger Six info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 23:57:06 +1200
  ...save your money! :) Nah, the Subaru's a far better unit. Lighter too. Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Caravelle...
• Re: Be careful what you buy on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Andrea Berardelli
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 19:00:57 -0700
  and now for the lighter side of things. I bought a car on E-BAY ITALY. Had it shipped by container to Vancouver. The...
• Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:54:42 -0500
  On Thu, 13 Nov 2003, Warren Chapman wrote: > I have one of the VW units that plug into the cigarette lighter....tried it > out...
• Re: Dashlights
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 May 2004 01:31:55 EDT
  ...brakes, anything specific to look for?>> have you tried turning up the instrument light dimmer? is your lighter working? same circuit, i believe. benT
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 18:29:42 -0700
  ...I use the cigarette lighter socket for > charging > >> my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it does > >> well...
• Re: Spray paint to match old brown dash?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Mon, 30 May 2011 09:15:39 -0700
  I have the Krylon paint "Fusion For Plastic" in Expresso; it is slightly lighter than Lola's brown (unfaded) dash. Ellen, Lola & Coee �Be...
• Mystery dash outlet '83.5 GL Westy
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 20:55:21 -0800 (PST)
  Ok, there's what looks like an extra electrical socket about halfway between the cig lighter and the glove box. Its maybe slightly larger...
• blowing fuse
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 16:31:42 -0800
  Hello Volks, The fuse for our radio, interior lighting, cig lighter, blew while driving along the other day and anytime I try to put...
• Re: lighter socket mod
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 17:33:18 -0800
  James Karukas wrote: > www.miata.net/garage/pushstart I took a Honda S2000 out for a test drive a couple of years ago and...
• Re: Installing carpet
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:34:08 -0700
  ...I think that most list vendor sell rubber mats that dont like contact with petro based fluids like chainsaw gas or coleman lighter fuid ?
• Re: Nitrogen was:Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:45:21 -0600
  ...I >> remember him saying something about it being lighter and more stable >> pressure-wise than compressed air. I'd love to hear more about...
• Re: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 23:09:51 -0700
  ...They ran the car for 30 minutes or so all closed up and > had a mannequin inside with a cig and lighter. When the...
• Re: Subject: Re: Was: dead cat kills van- What About Bad Gas
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:50:32 -0400
  ...Closer to lighter fluid. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '89 Po' White Star "Scamp"
• wierd dash outlet on 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 17:33:42 -0400
  ...strange power outlet in the dash to the right of the lighter. in the archives, several mentions were made of older busses which had...
• Tiico in a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - jay m.
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 09:20:41 -0800
  ...My wallet is getting lighter by the minute... --sharks
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 19:44:52 EST
  Chris -I,m very familiar with the black cap it is not of the same quality as tan cap it tis of lighter weight...
• Re: Traveling lighter... a goal... Kayak carriers?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Fri, 27 May 2005 01:33:46 -0400
  You can see what I do - no wonder my van has so much use (I said it was my company van): http://onwatersports.com...
• Re: USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 17:55:26 -0700
  ...I installed extra cigarette lighters so 12V is still available. In fact, I have two cigarette lighters buried in the dash, one with a...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:46:00 -0400
  ...That said, if your winters included extended periods of sub-zero temperatures, using a lighter oil would certainly be reasonable. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• New German Side Tents Available
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 18:46:50 EST
  ...http://EuroCampers.com/Tourmobil.html This is a less expensive and lighter weight tent, but is still well made and durable. Listmembers can take...
• cheap power inverter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 19:09:25 -0600
  ...It comes with both a cigarette lighter plug and a hard-wire harness. Seems like a great deal for campers who need a little...
• clarification on batteries and cig lighter hole
  Historical mailing list - Jeannette and James Hayden
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 11:13:46 -0700
  >James, >Using a power inverter with out using the batteries ? >Hallelujah, and amen. >You have found perpetual motion !! >Where did you get this miracle...
• Re: missing a hole in my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 21:08:40 -0500
  ...MUCH better than the cig lighter type; mine are from John Deere, but they're made by Hella[as are the BMW ones] they...
• Re: Middle Seats
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 23:53:53 EDT
  ...in every other day? > I was referring to the center bench (two person) seat, rather than the one person seat (which will be lighter).
• Re: westy silver socket - where to get plug?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 11:02:30 -0400
  ...the silver socket that will convert it to a > regular cigarette lighter plug? I heard bmw uses same type for their > motorcycles but too...
• Re: Need to get some paint mixed
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:45:39 +0000
  ...the color did not match (both were a couple of shades lighter). Take the van to a good auto body supply store and ask...
• Re: Fridge use
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 30 Apr 1995 23:28:26 -3100 (PDT)
  ...Those "Igloo coolers that plug into the lighter socket" are junk compared to your fridge. Don't waste your money. They will only cool...
• Re: Heading NORTH on 20w-50
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 07:40:55 -0800
  ...I run a thicker 20w - 50 oil with no probs in the warm climate, but >is there any reason to change to a lighter...
• Re: Power Outlet (Cigarette Lighter) Rotating
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 21:05:21 -0400
  ...www.autobarn.net/xxx8714series.html ) that plugs into the 12v > Cigarette lighter outlet. It is great so my soon-to-be-ex-wife can...
• Re: instrument panel lights
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 18 Jul 1994 11:46:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The fuses are ok and the bulbs are ok. > Anybody have any suggestions before I dig into this? Do the cigarette lighter and the...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:14:23 -0500
  If you notice Doug, most all of the Van conversions of many origins have either Limo tint or the next step lighter. Your 100...
• Re: Flasher Relay Mystery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:09:55 -0800
  ...Having the cig lighter and dash > heater fan on the same ground wire as the dash warning lights and gauges > was unwise. > > Mark
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 May 2011 07:14:49 -0700
  ...That implies a heavier > use than you are doing. > > The cig lighter socket and the radio both get power from that > circuit and there...