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  • Re: Questions: Clear Coat and Westie Stoves
    Historical mailing list - Urs Rothacher
    Wed, 22 Apr 1998 18:21:10 -0700
    ...nudge the dial back toward "high" the flame returns > (without re-lighting). Actually I think this one makes sense. In the 'conventional' setup: "off...
  • tire jack + extra lighting
    Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 10:05:53 -0400
    Wow, I didn't realize that tire jacks were worth so much ($40!). Most pick and pulls around here (Philly) charge $2. I just...
  • Re: Error in accessing
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 30 Sep 2000 08:48:24 -0700
    go to http://lighting.mbz.org/ for instructions on how to adjust your headlights. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Danrich" <danrich@CCMAUI.NET> To...
  • Is there a source for 7.3mm fuel hose?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:14:48 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 � Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions � Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation � European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Re: Xenon Lights?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:35:45 EST
    ...COM writes: > I need headlights, and have always thought that the lighting for the > Vanagons was sorely lacking. So, I am considering Xenon lights...
  • Re: VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - STARTS NOW
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 2 Dec 2004 22:13:11 -0800
    ...and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due to the large volume of email we...
  • LVC: first tries with MIG welder
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:11:53 -0800
    ...on my new Hobart MIG welder, but once I get better lighting and start using gas, I'm sure it will improve quickly. Please...
  • Re: Dometic-Gas Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 18:23:38 -0700
    ...Dometic-Gas Lighting >We went round and round with this as have several Listees-we had the same >trouble lighting on propane as everyone...
  • Questions about wires, relay, H2 lamps, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 2 May 2013 15:01:59 -0500
    I have a number of good 40A relays that I'd like to use on a lighting project. How many H2 bulbs would it...
  • Digital chargers... a problem?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:06:58 -0500
    ...During those four days, the lighting, fridge fan, exhaust fan, stereo and other things took their toll and on day three the battery got...
  • 2nd Battery-What Kind?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    11 Nov 96 16:40:00 EST
    ...7 3/4"(h), and the deep-cycle types (best for lighting/camping) are 10"! Thanks. Scott Walker New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA 71674.16...
  • Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - John Fleming
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 13:41:49 -0500
    Message text written by Joe Denison >Dear Readers, I know this may be a foolish thing to post on here, but I'm trying...
  • Re: refrigerator propane mode ??
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Mon, 13 Jul 1998 07:57:21 -0400
    ...modification to the air pump system that delivers more air for lighting. The air pump modification is outlined in the Dometic Manual available through...
  • Re: Backup lights
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 09:32:30 -0500
    ...Has anyone else noticed this and have they made any changes to inprove the lighting? Just checking to see if maybe there is another...
  • TriStar Project Update: NATO Canopy and AS/1729 antenna system
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 10 Jan 2004 23:26:59 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Re: 91 fridge not lighting
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 9 Jul 2006 23:26:39 -0700
    RE: When I try to light it, the little red display at upper right glows briefly, then goes out. BTDT with my '90. Usually...
  • Re: Dometic fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:32:56 -0600
    ...But side from the color of the bulb, > >the rest of the discussion stands. > > Except for the part about it not lighting on...
  • Re: Fw: What is the name of the Vanagon blue color?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:35:48 -0400
    ...The Orly is metallic as well but was cool because depending on the lighting it could look almost dark purple at times - it was...
  • Re: Driving/Fog Lights [long]
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:39:19 -0700
    ...what anyone should be >looking for for any type of extra lighting. the confusion stems from >a design of lense that was popularized by...
  • Propane Burner flameout
    Historical mailing list - Brian Walch
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 22:58:46 -0800
    ...So, since I have just recently purchased the vehicle, I filled the propane tank, took it home, and tried lighting them again. The right...
  • Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Thu, 28 Jun 2001 00:30:23 -0700
    ...So 460w / 13v (approx) = 35 A for frontal lighting, plus 10 for a/c (don't know if you even have it), plus 10...
  • Re: Projekzwo Lower Grille Fog Lights - Kit Update
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:04:32 -0800
    ...purpose and if aimed too low is only good for jack-lighting tarantulas at close range. Thought we'd put in that spidey-lightey...
  • LED/HID lighting questions
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:28:30 -0700
    ...What is the electrical current savings in swapping to a more modern lighting system for headlights? And what is LED vs HID vs Projector...
  • Re: Weird lighting issue
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:13:37 -0800
    ...Weird lighting issue Dennis was, as usual, correct. I've got everything working again after polishing up a lot of dirty connections, including sanding...
  • Refrigerator working!! (I can't believe it!!)
    Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
    Sat, 27 Jul 96 09:34:59 -0500
    ...the chamber which initialy the air pump helpedto clear, and the lighting of the flame burned away whatever other minor stuff was obstructing the...
  • Re: Question about Vanagon external lighting
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:26:26 -0500
    My owners manual (for an 87) lists this: Rear turn light 1073 Brake/tail light 1034 Back-up light 1073 Front turn light 1034...
  • Re: Question about Vanagon external lighting
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:44:27 -0500
    Trouble is the manual is wrong. There is no brake/tail light that's only in the front turn signals. Brake light is 1073...
  • Re: Lighting question
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 13 Dec 1998 16:49:31 -0800
    If you want rectangular H4 lamps, get them from Europe, NOT SA!!!! The light pattern is assymetrical, and youll end up blinding traffic in...
  • Re: Where Mount Second Extinguisher?
    Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
    Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:06:48 -0400
    ...her 70%, myself 25% , by a 10 pound propane tank , just lighting a lamp, that became a "platoon" weapon ... her, 9 operations and 5...
  • Dashboard light filters and a relay on the dashboard light circuit
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
    Mon, 24 Jun 2002 23:18:52 +1000
    ...If so, which colours work the best? Has anyone thought of putting a relay on the dash board lighting circuit to boost the output...
  • Re: Major light upgrade (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:46:27 -0700
    ...Daniel Stern, @ Daniel Stern Lighting had me read him all the numbers from these and identified them as driving lights. In any event, in...
  • Re: Golf / Jetta Alternator in a Vanagon Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 27 Jan 2003 17:56:26 -0800
    ...and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: round > square headlight conversion
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:21:55 -0400
    ...Its the wiring to the lights that is causing the dim lighting. Eric Richmond Mike wrote: > Hi guys n gals- > Thanks for the help...
  • Westy Fridge - Hard to start with propane
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:26:36 -0300
    ...web site) After this on 120VAC things worked well, however propane lighting was hit and miss. I traced the problem to a sticky check...
  • Re: Xenon Lights?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:53:53 -0800
    ...Xenon Lights? I need headlights, and have always thought that the lighting for the Vanagons was sorely lacking. So, I am considering Xenon lights...
  • Re: Photo of LED light strip results
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Sun, 8 May 2011 06:59:28 -0400
    ...okay-they-ask-i-deliver.html > > It's really nice! Esp, lighting the tent: it gives the van a more > spacious feel! > > Okay, I...
  • Re: Cheap H4's
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 29 Jan 2001 14:19:06 EST
    ...Swapping to H4's, though technically illegal in the US, is a popular way get improved lighting. BenT San Francisco
  • Re: VANAGON TRANSMISION QUESTION
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 21:46:18 -0800
    ...European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Ethan Fischer...
  • Re: 12 volt lights
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Thu, 26 Jul 2001 22:41:44 -0400
    Northern Arizona Wind & Sun has the Thin-Lite 12VDC lighting lineup on their website at the following address: http://www.windsun.com/Misc_AE...
  • I have a list of the parts coming from Germany online.
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 22:50:49 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 � Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions � Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation � European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Re: Lighting Upgrades
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:09:14 EDT
    In a message dated 6/4/03 12:58:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, al_knoll@PACBELL.NET writes: > Adding higher wattage bulbs to...
  • WANTED: Syncro MPH speedometer
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 26 Nov 2003 22:21:31 -0800
    ...and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due to the large volume of email we...
  • Re: OR/WA Trip Pics and Comments
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:21:41 -0700
    ...I think my favourite is "Pre Weather.jpg", love the lighting. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81...
  • Fog Light Grille Extensions Project Update
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:58:39 -0500
    The project continues - Recently Daniel Stern of Stern Lighting contacted me. He had located an adjustable fog lamp w/ receptacle that is suitable for...
  • Re: Instead of LED do fluorescent
    Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
    Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:12:48 -0400
    ...Instead of LED do fluorescent > Another easy way to get light upstairs is to use a home lighting apparatus > with a standard-base 12...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:29:47 -0800
    ...If I were to do more off-road camping/driving, I would consider adding appropriate lighting separate from the regular lighting circuits and would...
  • Re: 91 Headlight switch...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 4 Jun 2005 08:47:13 -0700
    ...The difference is mainly in the lighting for the dash, the lighting that has the dimmer wheel as part of the headlight switch. 85...
  • Re: Specialty light sought
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 6 May 2011 19:00:03 -0500
    ...The lighting end ideally > would be a halogen type with a variable focusing beam much like the 3 or > 5 battery Mag-lite flashlight...
  • Re: '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
    Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 18:00:11 -0500
    ...the VW Camper Users Manual directions for lighting >- Followed the instructions inside the fridge for lighting >- Tried attaching a rubber tube to the small...
  • Re: BRIGHT backup light for camping
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Wed, 5 Aug 2015 15:49:14 -0400
    ...They do a good job, but are no headlights. :-) In addition to back up lights we could use some SIDE lighting when negotiating dark...
  • Re: Westy Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
    Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:58:32 -0400
    Hi : Dave these lights are a 12" florescent,you can use batterys or hook them up with to 12V you can get plugs that...
  • Re: tail lights
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:57:38 -0500
    ...tail lights > >There is considerable information on Vanagon lighting in the wiki: > >http://www.vanagonwiki.net/wiki/94,_Exterior_Lights
  • Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:06:36 -0500
    ...The Eurospec headlights have a much different lighting pattern. Yes, they also happen to use an H4 bulb, but that's pure happenstance. On...
  • Re: Westy Electrical Outlet on Dash ??
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:38:14 EDT
    ...powers laptop, small fan, aux lighting, etc. etc..... chris
  • Re: round > square headlight conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:00:17 EDT
    ...Its the wiring to the lights that is > causing the dim lighting. > Eric > > its the headlights as well as the wiring thickness and weather...
  • Re: GoWesty Headlight Relay Question/Problem
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Wed, 10 May 2006 09:30:28 -0400
    ...In normal >headlight mode, all is fine in the Vanagon lighting universe... > >Any ideas folks? > >R. >-- >The best way to make your dreams come...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:02:08 -0700
    ...When it is being stubborn about lighting and staying lit...I think..."This is it, the time it just won't work"....but if...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
    Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:10:20 -0700
    One of the simple pleasures of driving the diesel Westy is to bump start a warm engine when on an incline. Fires right up...
  • Re: Camping Christmas Lights
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 19 May 2010 11:30:05 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/2wfe225 After all the mechanical work I've done, I look forward to doing some fun stuff like lighting! Neil. -- Neil...
  • Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 24 May 2000 11:03:33 +1200
    ...There is no easy solution to better vanagon lighting. >The bulbs are not the problem; the problem is that the reflectors suck. The >solution...