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  • NVC: 2 free San Diego Zoo passes
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Sat, 27 Jul 2002 10:14:02 -0600
    Hi all, While unpacking, I found my two guest passes (again) for the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park. They are good for...
  • Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 25 Oct 2002 04:00:15 EDT
    Jeff, The self park feature is controlled by the wiper relay. Change that and you should be ok. That is unless you have some...
  • Re: urban stealth camping..
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:42:58 EDT
    I've used hotel parking lots in the past. Find a big hotel, come in through the back if you can. Park in a...
  • Re: Brakes Stuck.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:40:46 -0500
    The parking brake cables (all 3) are essentially new. The hand brake handle does go down, but the brake light is still on and...
  • Re: [WetWesties] spotted van dec 13
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:25:47 -0800
    On Dec 29, 2009, at 9:25 PM, Roger Whittaker wrote: > dear parkers of vanagons > > was in la grande oregon on december 13 > saw...
  • front parking light out
    Historical mailing list - ncdragonfly
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 15:29:09 -0500
    NC inspection requires that I have both front parking lights operational, among others. The drivers side parking light does not illuminate when the head...
  • SA Grille & Electrical Rambling
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:49:29 -0400
    I've been thinking about an SA grille, to go along with my H4 conversion (thanks for all the help with the park lights...
  • Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 17:38:25 -0700
    Steve Schwenk wrote: > > It's parked at 850 Bryant st. I bet $50 you can't find > the key. > > Benjamin Tan wrote: > > Thanks, Now...
  • Re: Red: "resale" red only?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:00:24 -0800
    I parked next to another Vanagon at the Cass lake Visitors center at Cass Lake Minnesota with my '86 syncro back in '91 or...
  • Toronto
    Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
    Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:31:08 -0400
    ...Given the parking situation though, we probably need to find a different venue, one where we can all park in proximity to each other...
  • Re: Wal MArt camping in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Tue, 20 May 2008 07:13:03 -0700
    ...No ambiance in a parking lot, but as Don said, better than driving tired or paying for a motel just to catch a few...
  • Roadhaus - Morro Bay, CA / Camping Info
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 1 Feb 2003 12:47:38 -0800
    ...The park�s name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer...
  • NC Bus dinner/potluck tomorrow!
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexander Palmer
    Wed, 8 Oct 1997 10:03:27 -0400
    ...Look for IHOP (International House of Pancakes) on the right, which will be the corner of Hillsboro and Park Ave. Turn Right onto Park...
  • Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:05:18 -0500
    ...The program was of bears at Yosemite National Park. Whatever a hardsided vehicle is, it doesn't qualify as a means of preventing bears...
  • Re: VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Wed, 4 Oct 2006 12:55:46 -0400
    ...VW Campground Review Page - Newfoundland, Seabreeze Park ::: :::>And if you're in Twillingate be sure to check out Dildo Run Provincial :::>Park, I stayed...
  • Sacramento VW Show at California Auto Museum Opens March 18
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:13 +0000
    A few of us are planning to park Westies, Rivieras, Adventurewagens, Doormobiles and whatever else the cat drags into the parking lot at the...
  • Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:35:37 -0500
    Thanks to all who responded concerning parking brakes. I appreciate the patience of those for whom the naivete of folks like me must seem...
  • Re; New stickers
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:07:58 -0600
    ...Some Pakistani guy says to me; "Sir, you are a handicapped person, so you may park in the handicapped parking place." I turned around...
  • Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
    Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
    Sun, 3 Oct 2021 10:21:59 -0700
    As you describe it - warm engine, level ground, transmission in park or neutral, engine idling. -- > On Oct 3, 2021, at 10:04 AM, John...
  • Re: Roof-racks+Mudflaps
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Feb 1997 10:33:52 -0900
    Rocky Mountain Motorworks Incorporated (RMMW) 1-800-258-1996 1003 Tamarac Parkway Woodland Park, CO USA 80863 >This sounds good - where do I find...
  • Re: Spring Break Camping Trip
    Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
    05 Feb 97 15:03:31 EST
    ...One of the folks here at work suggested Philpott Reservoir area or Fairy Rock State Park and they thought both places offered the amenities...
  • 24's Chief Meteorologist Jason Laney
    Historical mailing list - MtnGal
    Wed, 29 Aug 2001 00:40:34 -0700
    ...The 2001 season of KSEE 24 Concerts in the Park is a great way to spend your Monday evenings with family, friends and the...
  • Fwd: Turn Signal, But No Parking Light
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 4 Sep 2003 16:52:50 -0700
    Your bulb should be a dual element, the parking light uses one and the turn signal the other. The bulb may be bad on...
  • Front turn signal/parking light socket needed
    Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin Lee
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:25:11 -0500
    I was wondering if someone might have an extra light socket for the turn signal/parking light. One of the metal tabs has rusted...
  • Re: Wiper question
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:28:40 -0700
    ...The wipers have 2 fuses, one for park only I think. Main wiper fuse is #11, a 15 amp. Mark Ed wrote: > 1987 vanagon...
  • Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Wind Warrior
    Wed, 13 May 1998 19:35:23 -0700
    I have had a problen with the parking brake locking up after it rains. I have removed the rear drum to inspect and it...
  • Lower Midwest Campout
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:05:34 -0600
    Campout March 16-18 in Southern Illinois at Giant City State park near Carbondale. All are invited. Located 350 miles southwest of Chicago, 100...
  • NC Bus dinner/potluck next week!
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexander Palmer
    Fri, 3 Oct 1997 14:35:22 -0400
    ...Look for IHOP (International House of Pancakes) on the right, which will be the corner of Hillsboro and Park Ave. Turn Right onto Park...
  • Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:05:23 -0700
    Have You VOMed the Alt or Batt to see if You may actually be getting a Significant Volt Drop in Park & Neut which might...
  • Re: Stuck Parking Brake
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 07 Mar 1997 00:31:25
    ...Kind of like putting an automatic in park and letting it roll >forward with a jolt. > Having seen a bus that went over an...
  • Re: women and standard gearbox
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:50:48 -0800
    ...From page 26: "Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) of move the gearshift...
  • help locating vendor for Wildwood parking brakes
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 13 Nov 2000 23:17:46 EST
    ...Since I decide to use the stock Vanagon front calipers, I need to get the Wildwood parking brake calipers. I've tried a few...
  • Starter gone??
    Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
    Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:47:22 -0400
    ...Have had periodic Park cutout switch problems, but now makes no difference - Park or Neutral. Just a click. thanks
  • Re: NVC but some of us have been there . . .
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 2 Nov 2013 01:25:31 +0000
    ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > "Meet the American Nomads of Walmart’s Plentiful Parking Lots" > <http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2013/11/walmart-parking-lots...
  • Re: a trip from Los Angeles to Vancouver Island...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:32:29 -0700
    Head back to the coast from Eugene! You can stay in any of the Oregon State Parks on 101 and have a great experience...
  • Re: Pennsylvania Vanagon Get together
    Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
    Sat, 16 Sep 2006 22:22:13 -0400
    ...Having an overnight stay might >> work better for some? See the link for more info. >> http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/cwp/view,A,1516...
  • Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:05:07 -0500
    ...Reading about the various rear brake set ups, from various vendors, one annoying thing seems to crop up and that is poor parking brake...
  • Re: Driving into NYC and using a parking Garage
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Thu, 4 Oct 2001 11:19:36 -0400
    Ed, A possible solution would be to park your Westy at or near one of the many train stations scattered about North and Central...
  • Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
    Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:01:39 -0400
    Had this problem in Rocky Mnt. Nat. Park in Colorado. Found that the connecter for the Temp II sensor had come loose. Might be...
  • Re: Vanagon In Autoweek Magazine - August 1, 2005
    Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 00:24:46 -0700
    ...One day we spent the whole day parked on Long Beach, and at one point I think there were 10 westies lined up in...
  • Re: Clock repair and another defect
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Thu, 27 Aug 1998 18:33:32 -0500
    ...She did make a record of my complaint. ... *************************************************************************** Cheers from Parkie's Paradise in the hills of Santa Barbara California! Voice - 805-965-8333...
  • Re: long term parking on hills
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:52:39 -0600
    ...I'm wondering if > it matter which direction I park the van, ie, nose up/nose down? Or is > there nothing in it? Surely...
  • Re: long term parking on hills
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:13:21 -0800
    ...I'm wondering if > it matter which direction I park the van, ie, nose up/nose down? Or is > there nothing in it? Surely...
  • Re: Help: Lights Wont Turn Off
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 10 May 2000 19:42:52 -0700
    ...parking light switch. (Lights remain on)and have removed the fuse which controls these lights (dash board lights go off and passenger side parking...
  • Re: waving
    Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
    Fri, 17 Aug 2001 12:43:07 +0200
    ...I knew immediately that > it had to be the owners of the old camper bus that I had purposely parked > near and checked out...
  • Re: Florida Vanagon Owners Get-together 2/29/04
    Historical mailing list - Steve Laurenzano
    Thu, 29 Jan 2004 08:48:13 -0500
    ...For more park info, directions, etc.. check out the following websites: http://fortdesoto.com/ http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm Remember...
  • Re: Walmart parking
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:24:43 -0800
    <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>Have you had a rude awakening? I've never been bothered, been in lots of wallmart parking...
  • Re: Bay Area Van-a-goon Tailgate Party
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 15:32:19 -0700
    ...bayside park--easy! > > This park at end of Powell St has gorgeous views > of the Bay & SF cityfront--picnic tables, restrooms, > paved parking lots...
  • Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 13:01:11 -0500
    ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Vanagons are my favorite vehicles for parallel parking and general > maneuvering while backing up > > > On Pavement, yes. > > Mine...
  • Rear Disc Brake conversions page PHOTO UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 21 Jul 2001 16:42:44 EDT
    ...This is the alternate route for parking brakes. The present solution is the use of Wilwood mechanical parking calipers. see at: http://hometown.aol...
  • Re: Happy Hour in Asheville NC this Friday?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:07:20 -0400
    > "Scenic route" sounds like the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. The > 45MPH limit makes the trip Vanagon friendly, while the grades might not...
  • Installing Parking Brake Cable-'86 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Winston Smith
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 20:29:53 -0500
    The parking brake cable on my '86 Vanagon broke at the adjusting end (the long cable that attaches to the lever). I thought replacing...
  • Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
    Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
    Thu, 9 May 2002 10:22:39 -0700
    While we're talking about the parking lights and hazards, I've noticed something a bit strange. If I turn off my ignition, then...
  • Re: Bugout Camping at Bull Run.
    Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
    Fri, 17 May 1996 15:48:57 -0400
    At 10:30 AM 5/17/96 -0500, you wrote: >I called the Bull Run Park, Burke Lake Park, and Prince William >National Forest...
  • Re: urban camping in sf
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 06:04:36 EDT
    ...I parked for three years at one garage near SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) 200 plus days/year. In those three years...
  • Online Directories To County and City Campgrounds?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 3 May 2010 09:27:13 -0700
    The current post to the list about the County parks/campgrounds promts me to ask this: Has anyone found anything online that is a...
  • Re: H-4 Euro headlights question
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:49:50 -0700
    ...Find a level area (such as a supermarket parkinglot). Park about 3-4 carlengths directly behind a parked car and set your low beams...
  • Re: Municipal camper bans
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:02:49 -0800
    ...RVs parking in the street has a 72 hour limitation. However, if no one complains no enforcement will occur. Trailer is a different situation...
  • Re: front parking light out
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 20:05:40 -0500
    ...front parking light out NC inspection requires that I have both front parking lights operational, among others. The drivers side parking light does not...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Wireless Internet Report
    Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 08:37:21 -0500
    ...My wife and I do not often utilize RV parks more often preferring national and state parks, forests and natural areas, which may present...