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Yakima Roof Rack Questions
Historical mailing list - DaBomb
Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:42:59 -0700
A former Vanagon owner just bequeathed to me a set of Yakima roof racks that he inherited from the PO of his transport. The...
Storage tips for a carat with the roof a/c duct work
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:38:27 -0400
...I've got a bluestar tintop with the A/C ductwork running along the roof dead center. I'm looking for ideas, tips, and...
Re: Roof racks on non westies
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:43:51 -0700
...cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > I am looking to purchase some roof bars for a sunroof syncro. > I need to know what systems work...
Re: Pop top issue
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 28 May 2011 12:06:00 -0800
...We'd adjust the latch to suit our roof > adjustments. > > 3. on the pop top roof, at the hinges, the manual shows that one...
Re: Antenna
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Sep 94 17:33:38 PDT
...The sheet metal of the roof is exposed to the elements between the tubes. Luggage rests on the tubes, not the steel of the...
Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:12:10 -0700
...On a related note, I just installed a sun roof in my Westy. Cut out the bottom of the rack and sealed all but...
Re: VW's vs Meteorites
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:07:54 +1300
...A rock large enough to leave such a huge bruise would not have been slowed much by the roof. She would have been splashed...
Re: Campers noisier than hardtops?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 13 Dec 2004 08:04:32 -0500
...The sound of rain (or hail) falling on a fiberglass roof is a lot quieter than rain pinging off the metal roof. If the...
Re: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Mar 1997 00:11:44 -0800
...The Westies say "Westfalia" on the roofs, but the roof is really thin, and goes the full length of the van. No bright Teal...
Sorces for grey water tanks, roof vents, etc
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 10:25:06 -0500
...E&B is an excellent source for solar powered roof vents, (all one piece) and special battery charging equipment,etc. Camping World sell really...
Car-top carrier advice needed
Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:42:48 -0600
...Also, if it sounds feasible, should the carrier be mounted directly onto the roof (straps hooked to rain gutters), or should I purchase and...
Re: FS 1988 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - keith pike
Sat, 25 Dec 1999 23:36:53 -0330
...Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Roof Rack, Sun/Moon Roof, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Windows
Re: RARE '87 SYNCRO SUNROOF VANAGON on ebay!!
Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 03:21:38 -0400
...The person listing the van is the son of the owner and he told me that it was not the factory roof, although he...
FS: Roof Rack
Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:50:30 -0400
All; I have for sale a Thule roof rack for vanagons (non-westy type). The rack is brand new and has never been used...
Idiot Award (self)
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Sun, 19 May 1996 21:47:32 CST6CDT
...as i was cleaning up and preparing to go up on the roof i lift up a box of roofing tools i'd used...
Re: roof racks
Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:04:33 -0500
...roof racks > > > >Are yakima and thule the only roof racks for vanagons? > > >I understand that between thule and yakima, only thule >has a roof...
Re: Carrying a kayak on the roof of a Westy
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:43:46 -0500
...I think I would prefer a solution that would allow me >> to open >> > the roof without having to take the kayak off, but I...
Re: bURNINGVAN 2011 Pics (aerial shots too)
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:42:07 -0800
...Nothing like the 666 formula and a poor resolution pic to make one's roof look clean. Ever look down at houses before your...
Re: Advice needed on Thule Roof Rack Install
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 5 Jul 2004 06:23:20 -0400
Maybe I'm just week, but even with just the roof top bars on, it's much harder to raise the top. My van...
Re: roof sections
Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:02:14 -0700
...Dan from Syracuse Ohh and BTW do a search in www.CAR-PART.com for roof sections or roof and there are a few...
Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:26:34 -0700
I've had the hold down strips on and off the roof a few times now, refining the position and comparing to my old...
Re: painting the fiberglass roof
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Fri, 23 May 2003 16:44:26 -0500
I find a thermal blanket or sheet to cover all of roof works good, and much cheaper than painting the roof. It's portable...
Re: anybody carry a roof on a camper
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:37:00 -0700
...Westy had roof racks (artificial rain gutter, laid on right side up. Took 3 of us to load it up (3 is good, don...
Re: vanagon westfakia
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:19:19 +0200
Michael Heron wrote: > has anyone every tried to swap a westfalia roof/camping interior into a former "hartop" vanagon. > > how difficult was this? > > does...
simple roof racks
Historical mailing list - Tim Root
Fri, 26 May 2000 14:11:44 EDT
Hello Richard and list; I was pointed to Quik n Easy roof rack clamps by the dimwitted moose, and they have worked out great...
Re: Fuel Carriers
Historical mailing list - Data Services
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 23:26:11 -0500
...I'm sure they're certified in > some way for boating safety regs. > > Carry one on the roof rack? > > Ever try to hoist a...
Re: Westy roof
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 10:43:28 -0500
...Is >it possible to remove the pop top and install a >regular roof from a passenger Vanagon? > >Happy Friday! > >Dave Emmons >83 1.9...
Re: Westy Roof wax/cleaner
Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 21:38:33 -0700
...Malcolm > > > Does anyone have any tricks for cleaning and waxing the roof of late model > > Westfalia's? Mine is fading. I've tried marine...
Re: Solar Panels - from where - Mounting?
Historical mailing list - Jeff K
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 12:49:03 -0700
...However, I don't think I really need to tilt it while its on the westy roof, as I'd only be using it...
Creativity needed
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:01:24 -0400
...Also that would stick up a bit on the outside and the roof rack foot is flat on the roof. I thought about making...
Re: Westy Luggage rack seal fit
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:12:03 -0400
> A long story short, over the last two months, I transplanted > the entire roof top from an '82 Westy to my '87 Syncro, > > I...
Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY ??? IN ONE WEEDEND ??
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:08:55 -0700
...I removed the roof skins and cross members from both vans by cutting out the spotwelds and where the roof is brazed at the...
Re: Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 26 May 2000 12:38:04 -0700
...Simple roof (not bike) -rack... >Good morning All, > Does anyone know where and maybe how much I can get a "simple" roof-rack? >When...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:34:11 -0700
...By > the way, it is my expereicne that a flat bed cannot be built atop the > curved > section of vanagon roof, and the westfalia...
Re: Roof Rack ?
Historical mailing list - Doug
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:11:31 -0700
...Thanks. > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/RoofRack08212009?authkey=Gv1sRgCP3GtJaChr30nAE&feat=directlink > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle
Re: Heavy-duty roof rack
Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
Mon, 8 Sep 1997 12:22:49 -0400
...Heavy-duty roof rack > Date: Monday, September 08, 1997 11:42 AM > > I was wondering if you could steer me toward a heavy duty...
Re: Looking for Westfalia roof rack recommendations
Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:56:54 -0400
...The 542 Artificial Rain Gutter Brackets require drilling mounting holes in the roof. Thule recommends that a qualified auto body shop install the brackets...
Re: Bottom ventilation lever
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 23:12:51 -0500
At 09:31 PM 2/19/2002, BajaLeo wrote: >roof outlets in passenger compartment. As I don't have roof outlets, I >removed the...
Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Fri, 13 May 2011 12:53:40 -0700
...As for evaporative cooling, any listmembers familiar with swampy.net units, or recommendation for better? Cut hole in roof vs. tear apart dash. Hmmm.
Undercoating: Cool Patch or Something?
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Sat, 30 Aug 1997 22:23:32 -0500
Volks, Someone posted up a mention of an undercoating that is actually a roof patching compound, water based. I lost the message (Western Digital...
Bottom ventilation lever
Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 18:31:48 -0800
...In my owners manual for my "84 Westy it says that the bottom lever is for roof outlets in passenger compartment. As I don...
Re: Weird Vanagon Wreck Photos
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 06:42:40 +1200
...The roof is STRONG. Forget James Bond; car roofs don't come off when the vehicle hits a low object! It takes a LOT...
roof rack vs trailer
Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
Fri, 9 Dec 2011 15:32:57 -0500
I too had noticed the drop in gas mileage with the roof rack on. I decided to buy a little motorcycle trailer for the...
Strange Vanagon airfoil sighting
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:23:55 +0000
...guess it was to defelct air around bicycles ona roof rack, but the roof was bare, bikes were on a rear rack. Anyone familar...
Roof Rack width survey
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:48:52 -0600
Hi All, I'm putting together a Yakima Roof rack for my 88 vanagon and was wondering if people are favoring the 66" or...
Re: Old Popular Mechanics - Make Your Own Camper
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:54:12 -0500
"A removable steel plate, bolted to brackets along the roof gutters, takes advantage of the roll-resistance built into modern roofs to fimly anchor...
Re: Building a westy/DESTROYING A RARE SUNROOF VAN
Historical mailing list - Road Camper
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:32:47 -0700
...We plan on slicing the rear roof section >off > > the westy carcass, and welding it into the rear roof section of the GL. >The...
Re: 84 Wolfsberg westie roof outlets
Historical mailing list - TBill
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 17:39:45 -0700
> I have an 84 Wolfsberg Westfalia GL and I am not getting any ventilation > from the two roof outlets above the sliding door. I...
Re: Stairs to the Westy roof?
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 21:59:49 -0500
...We bought it mainly to get better access to bikes mounted on racks over the roof of the van. We have found that when...
Re: ProRac roof rack installation costs
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 13:26:43 -0600
...ProRac roof rack installation costs > Hello listers, > > I just had a ProRac roof rack system installed by a local Volks > dealer. Installed were the...
Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:48:28 -0700
Per Bob Villa's web site: " Peel & Seal <http://bobvila.com/%7Esearch/articlead.php?http://www.mfmbp.com/> is a self-adhesive roofing / waterproofing...
re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Thu, 27 Feb 1997 00:51:42 -0800 (PST)
...I would like> > <to carry a canoe on the roof. Problem: I can't find any clamp-on roof> > <racks for this model. Anybody...
Re: CB antenna question
Historical mailing list - john clark
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:21:39 -0600
...As to where to mount it, the theoretically best spot is in the middle of the roof, and I too think the westy top...
Re: Bungee net for Westy roof top storage bin?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:19:42 -0600
...Don't like that sight in the rear view mirror after hearing a thump thump from the roof. Dimwitted moose and Flying Squirrel ----- Original...
Bus Abouse, er Abuse
Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
Sun, 30 Apr 1995 15:13:37 -0500
...Three bikes and a Mini-Baja roll cage strapped to the top of my roof rack. Inside, three people, 6 tires, two tool boxes...
Camper Top Transplant
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 16:22:40 -0500
...metal roof off at the top of the posts and doing the same to an old 81Westy and then welding the camper roof to...
Re: Adventurewagon roof removal?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 13:37:19 EST
...if anyone out there has ever removed the fiberglass high top > roof off an Adventurewagon? Is it a royal pain or is it fairly...
Lo price Vangon German double SUN roof seal
Historical mailing list - Robert Lee
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:59:13 -0800
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Re: roof cutting pics
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:53:20 -0400
...in the roof of my syncro: > > > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/07/23/vanagon-cutting-the-big-hole-in-the-roof/ > > > > > > alistair > > > -- 82 Scirocco...
Re: Homemade roof rack
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:55:07 -0400
...Homemade roof rack > Does anyone have any links for what you are all talking about in > regards to these brackets and unistrut channels? > > Thanks...