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  • Re: VW Bus "Arizona Roundup - Campout" ... Almost here
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:47:32 -0700
    ...Click Below > > http://www.roadhaus.com/Az_Campout.html > > > good road, > good adventure, > good life, > > larry chase > www.roadhaus.com >
  • Roadside Assistance - Reminder
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 17 Jun 2006 08:27:13 -0700
    Volks, Summer camping season and time for long road trips and great adventures is upon us. Please remember to take these great Roadside Assistance...
  • Re: Heating van at night
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:00:06 -0700
    I think that's the one that came in Adventurewagens........looks just like the one in mine. Works great! I didn't know they...
  • Re: Baja Whale Trip....incredible
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Sun, 7 Jan 2018 14:33:37 -0600
    Definitely on the list of things to adventure too On Jan 7, 2018 12:32 PM, "vw_van_fan_Mark" <madvws@cox.net> wrote...
  • VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
    Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
    Mon, 1 Aug 2016 15:59:55 -0400
    MY 86 ADVENTUREWAGEN WITH A SUBI 2.5 STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT WORKING AND I HAVE HAD IT...
  • Re: Interesting Vanagon Dash
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:20:11 -0700
    ...both a T3 and an LT! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Tue, August 11, 2009...
  • Re: Westfalia = chick magnet
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:41:31 -0500
    ...half the story there too!� :-p > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > > On Thu, March 5, 2009...
  • Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:59:44 -0500
    ...unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure >> >> I've had my van, a 1987 Synco Westfaila since 1995 and have had many wonderful adventures. However, I...
  • Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:39:52 +0200
    ...SA Vanagon in Adventure mag Wow, one of the South Africans chimed in! Thanks Brenton. Most unexpected to have someone on the Vanagon list...
  • Re: Phunky Phridge Smells
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Mon, 1 May 2000 20:33:46 -0700
    ...My Adventurewagen has a Norcold brand refrigerator and its' door is locked in place by a metal pin on a chain. Supplied was a...
  • Re: camping in Libby Montana and chains
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 16:10:07 -0700
    ...The first time it was an adventure; he second time >craziness. I'm no Shackelton. > >Charles >'85 Westy > >At 03:17 PM 10/15...
  • Re: Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 19:03:31 -0600
    ...Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure > > >> Isn't this the same story we discussed last year? Didn't we decide the > >> driver was a putz? >> >> -- Gnarlie...
  • Hey, Ben, looks like they put a picture of your van...
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:51:45 -0800
    ...http://www.theadventurelife.org/2009/04/ultimate-adventure-rig-the-four-wheel-drive-vw-camper-van/ Interesting article that many of us have probably...
  • Re: Death Valley Trip
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:34:24 -0800
    ...pix of the DVNP grand blow out and Hi-Lift jack adventure. Stay tuned. Film at 11 or whenever the I get a round...
  • 1987 Vanagon Adventurewagon - FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Susan Foster
    Wed, 26 Mar 1997 18:13:29 EST
    Sleeps four, sink, refridgerator, 2 burner propane stove, teak interior (really clean condition!) Full standing room in cabin area, dining table, sunroof, propane heat...
  • Looking for service place in Terre Haute or Indianapolis, IN
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:43:01 -0700
    ...Anybody have any places to specifically go, or specifically avoid? Thanks, David Jaffe 1991 Syncro Adventurewagen "Waldorf" 1982 Diesel -> I4 Westy 1997 Passat TDI...
  • Re: Checked my compression today
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 1 Aug 2006 13:44:25 -0700
    ...df Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: #1 - 140 #2 - 150 #3 - 150 #4 - 150 Yay! Chris Gronski 1986 2.1L Syncro AdventureWesty --------------------------------- Do...
  • NVC - Chiles from Hatch, NM
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 2 Sep 2006 17:05:41 -0700
    ...good road, good adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com soon to be roadhaus.org
  • Re: AW FS in Vancouver/Sunshine Coast
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:26:50 -0400
    ...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Adventurewagen/?yguid=123796828 Miguel
  • Re: question about a high roof vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:27:12 -0700
    ...I did see a comment about the 'anti-aerodynamic' rrear of the Adventurewagon top on those theSamba forums. I would like to correct that...
  • Re: Import duties
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:12:27 -0700
    Good thing you don't live in Canada! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider HasenWerk http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Thu...
  • Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:51:19 -0800
    ...Prost! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Mon, January 12, 2009 20:31, John Rodgers wrote...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: Frame mounted receiver hitch wanted
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:17:38 -0700
    ...it is a frame mount class II/III as well. . .� David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider HasenWerk http://www.hasenwerk.ca...
  • Re: Finally saw a bus with a Vanagon.com sticker
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 18 May 2006 20:49:06 -0700
    ...That's a really nice sycro adventurewagen he has. I think he posted a picture of it on the Adventurewagen group site at yahoo...
  • Re: Our Vanagon makes a magazine!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 7 Oct 2014 13:03:14 -0700
    ...And full of adventures and issues. > > Sent from my electronic leash! > Geneva Saint-Amour
  • Re: Michelin Agilis tires
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:27:32 -0800
    ...Garrett Adams - Stockton, CA 83.5 Adventurewagen GL -----Original Message----- Are these tires even available in the USA? I have never seen them advertised...
  • Re: Coyote?
    Historical mailing list - t
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 07:08:51 -0700
    ...at the Phaedra Party was talking about Ron 'Coyote' Lussier's > adventure to South America. He said Ron had a web page about that...
  • Off and running....
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 17:46:01 -0800
    ...Full adventure log when I return.... best, bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."
  • Lake Supeior Provincial Park LT sighting
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 10:52:06 -0400
    ...It was a full Westfalia and looked like a great vehicle for lots of adventures. I did not get the plate, or even what...
  • Re: canvas weather resistance?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:20:26 -0500
    ...good road, good adventure, larry chase roadhaus.com
  • Re: The Cost of a Quart.. friday Trivia
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:59:16 -0800
    ...taxed.� Yup - we're getting screwed! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, December 19, 2008...
  • Re: H-4 Euro headlights question
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:39:02 -0800
    ...I know the 2006 Touareg says "2% ECE > Only" - 1.5% is better - see that one little bit further! > ;-) > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver...
  • Re: Audio options for a Westfalia...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Tue, 16 May 2000 19:51:02 -0700
    ...In my '82 Adventurewagen, I had installed a Kenwood pull-out tape deck (back before CD players were available.) I found that the unit...
  • Reply to Dave re Mark Stephens engine...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Fri, 5 May 2000 23:15:02 -0700
    ...Now, however, I am wanting to experience the waterboxers, so the Adventurewagon is going up for sale. You can visit the Mark Stephens website...
  • Re: Comment and question.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 15:56:54 -0500
    ...Yours was a VW adventurewagen. Mine was a Jaguar. Be happy! Jim On Jul 1, 2005, at 3:46 PM, Daniel Gordon wrote: > Its...
  • Re: Big Brake options
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:23:19 -0400
    ...It’s the fade in the mountains that concerns me and better stopping when towing my adventure trailer. Chris. >>
  • Starwagen Gets A New Heart!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:17:23 -0700
    And the adventure begins! The Starwagen is into the shop now for the engine transplant! And the tranny shop is expecting the tranny and...
  • Friday: $90K Syncro Adventurewagen
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 7 Feb 2014 16:45:44 -0800
    Heh heh. Not mine. ;) It has 2 engines? ;) OTOH, maybe that's the start price for a 42K mile rig like that? http://sfbay...
  • Re: Granny Grose's Video
    Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
    Fri, 28 May 2010 08:20:36 -0400
    ...It was my first time at GGBB and I won't miss another! My wife went with me on her first VW adventure. 360...
  • Re: List Split
    Historical mailing list
    10 Jul 96 11:24:42 PDT
    ...Besides airheads wouldn't get to read anything about Synchro adventures since they would post to the waterhead list. Jeff - '80 Westi (wanasynchrowesti)
  • Increase idle speed for air comditioner?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Feb 1997 08:59:40 -0700
    My 84 adventurewagon has aftermarket air cond. When the air is on the idle is so low it makes it a bit tough to...
  • Re: AC instalation site PLEASE!
    Historical mailing list - John Klun
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 10:26:29 -0700
    ...traffic site no doubt! > > Phil 84' all white westy > "millenium flacon" > Adventurewagen wanted > (vanagon years) > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you...
  • FS: 1987 Adventurewagen Camper $7950 Atlanta, GA area
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 15:08:55 -0600
    found in www.traderonline.com (under Auto Trader) ... 1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON, GL, camper, custom roof, ac, 4 spd., refridge, loaded w/options, looks great...
  • SE Michigan VW Repair Shops?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
    Thu, 14 Nov 2002 13:42:28 -0700
    ...Thanks in advance, Michael 1990 Syncro Adventurewagen
  • RoadHaus - URGENT Roadside Assistance needed
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:06:40 -0700
    ...all roads lead to adventure, Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com Web: <http://www.roadhaus.com/> www.RoadHaus.com Cell: 480 620 8966 What...
  • Re: 68 kms into the trip.....
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:02:45 -0600
    ...going again. Mike ..... waaaay glad. Hate those on-the-road mis .... adventures. Go Malcolm and have a great trip now that the "stuff" that...
  • FS: O2 Sensor and AFM Harness...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:34:10 -0600
    Here are 2 emergency spares definitley worth carrying with you on your adventures this summer. I have a new Bosch 3 wire Oxygen sensor...
  • Re: VW Photo Calendar - Voting Results are In
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 28 Dec 2004 21:27:34 -0700
    Entity Larry Chase spoke thus: > http://tinyurl.com/6dxzs WOW Larry! That is great! Those are some stunning pictures, and really capture the adventure...
  • Dead Cats aka Cat fuel
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:27:40 -0500
    ...good road, good adventure, larry chase roadhaus.com - - - Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Can't afford to put a tiger in your tank...
  • Test message please ignore
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:28:17 -0500
    ...good road, good adventure, larry chase roadhaus.com
  • Pulling the transmission from a syncro
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 14 May 2006 16:03:12 -0400
    I'm planning on pulling the transmission (w/locker) from my recently aquired parts syncro and putting it into my current syncro AdventureWesty (non...
  • Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 25 May 1999 18:32:47 -0400
    ...For info on the > Adventurewagen I suggest you call the manufacturer, Ed Anderson, at (707) > 964-4298. Send me an email if you wish...
  • Syncro Off Roading Report
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:09:02 -0700
    This weekend found me and my '86 Syncro - Glacie in the wilds of Arizona questing adventure. I headed out to one of my favorite...
  • Re: Awning mounts or brackets
    Historical mailing list - John Crawford
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:21:35 -0800
    ...Awning mounts or brackets Hi All, I have a 1986 Adventurewagen and want to mount an awning without drilling any holes in my van...
  • A Westy trip into the past with old maps
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:14:00 -0700
    Seen all the theme parks? Tired of geocaching? How about an adventure into the past guided by historical maps? When I lived in New...
  • Re: Best method for remove seized exhaust nuts?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:29:04 -0500
    ...they're still in place. >> >> What should I do >> next? >> >> David Marshall >> VW Adventure Driver and BMW >> Adventure Rider >> >> HasenWerk >> http://www.hasenwerk.ca...
  • Re: No backcountry in the Keys
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sun, 29 Mar 1998 18:34:49 -0500
    ...http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/jag/adventures/EvergladesNP.html and http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/jag/adventures/biscayneNP.html /Martin -- Martin Jagersand...
  • Re: Aircooled AW Vanagon FS for $160K?!
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:25:30 -0400
    ...wrote: > "Tallest" price I've ever seen on an aircooled hightop Adventurewagen so far. $160,000😏 Location given as Sacramento but has a Southern...
  • Re: VW sightings
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Mar 1995 04:08:13 +0600
    ...BB) Just saw a van on TV in Pee Wee's great adventure. It was parked across the street in his neighborhood. THEY'RE...
  • re: Need Bike rack Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:53:01 -0400
    ...matthew (81 adventurewagen) goikem@state.mi.us