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• Re: non Westy Camping advice?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 23:58:17 EDT
  ...Bloss writes: << It {the folding rear seat} makes a queen-sized bed that is really comfortable; Kristina claims it's more comfy than our...
• Fwd: Z Products address
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 02:28:45 -0500 (EST)
  ...They make the following for Z bus and Z vanagon :<) -"Z bed conversion Kits" -folding mattress pads (tony, that big brown mattress pad you...
• Re: Need advice adjusting pop-top
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 03:56:06 -0000
  ...When folding out the top bunk platform the fabric on the driver > side has to be pushed out or the platform will tear into...
• Re: Child seat/jumpseat compatibility?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 10:26:25 EST
  ...They were folded at the > time, and are clearly the folding, removable rear-facing jumpseats you > describe, not the seat-on-a-storage-box...
• FS, Sacramento Area, '81 Westi
  Historical mailing list
  25 Apr 97 06:15:03 PDT
  ...And that translates to A Pop-top Wesfalia with sink but no stove or fridge, folding full width rear bench seat, two tables, HUGE...
• FS: 88 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon $750 leaky heads? Engine swap candidate?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 06:45:55 EDT
  ...I am keeping the rear bumper. Dual rear facing removable jumpseats. Folding side table. One armrest missing from front captain's seats with adjustable...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:11:58 +0000
  ...sticking sky high in the back (not a > good idea), try folding down your back seat. > > That has to be one of the least...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:43:45 -0500
  ...When setting up camp with shore power I simply placed it up on the edge of the storage bin and placed a folding camp...
• Re: GoWesty heater valve--it just works
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:38:09 -0400
  ...If they were loose enough > to move without folding the cable in half, they leaked and ran hot air in > the cabin all summer...
• Re: Westy interior trim available?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 12:38:25 -0500
  How 'bout trying a cabinetry or furniture/office supply store?? This stuff is similiar to the stuff I've seen on folding cafeteria style...
• Re: TBD sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 18:09:48 -0400
  ...My wife and I thought of maybe shortening it a few inches by folding somewhere in the middle and tack-sewing, but we're...
• Go Westy heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:31:49 -0400
  ...If they were loose enough to move without folding the cable in half, they leaked and ran hot air in the cabin all summer...
• Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 19:21:26 -0700
  ...tranny that has been sitting in my garage for years, a folding bed from a Westphalia, and many other things. I do have however...
• Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:19:30 -0800
  ...I would like to know more about the optional folding-sliding > rear cover. Not that it would a lot for a transmission. > > In my...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 2 Jan 2014 23:01:31 -0500
  ...I have all the accessories, > including the folding vertical chicken holder. It packs up small and you > don't need to bring a whole...
• Re: New Starter Cost with Install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 06:59:26 -700 (PDT)
  ...Michael '76 Campmobile (got a spare folding table?) On Mon, 31 Jul 1995, Joseph Chanin wrote: > I just had to have a new starter...
• re Poptop Canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 23:29:00 -0700
  ...Dry before folding. 2. Canvas should be stored only when dry and clean. 3. When closing pop top, make sure that the canvas is...
• FS: Westy Interior, complete, incl. propane tank, extra fridge
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:47:17 -0400
  ...Includes both folding tables, arms, brackets and hardware. Also included is another fridge I picked up last year just in case I needed parts...
• Re: bikes on the van (was re: unused fridge)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Thu, 26 May 2005 19:07:49 -0230
  ...last night I saw a beautiful 6-speed, 20 inch wheel; folding bicycle at Wal-Mart for $149.95 CAD. I think I can...
• Re: Install Canoe to inside 87"Westy..
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 04:51:58 -0500
  ...There are also folding kayaks for sale too, Klepper makes some and I'm sure other companies do too, not sure if Folboat is...
• Re: AC Bracket
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 21:00:54 -0400
  ...I used aluminum stock (flat and 90 degree angle) to build > a folding frame. It was built to fit one of the small 5000BTU...
• Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 28 May 2021 13:12:05 -0700
  ...of climbing in to our wagons… Has anyone found a good, folding step that would fold back into the foot well with the door...
• RE: Quality of Whitney parts
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 08:13:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Their folding 8x4 trailer kit makes a terrific trailer-- I highly recommend it. Buy a light kit as long as you're paying their...
• Re: 2.1 engine, other parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:47:40 -0600
  ...Shfted smooth in all > gears, no popping out. $150 you pick up. > > folding side table and wall panel (gray, nice) from '90 Carat. $100...
• re ev poptop raincover
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 00:15:21 -0700
  ...Dry before folding. And don't use detergents or solvents that may remove the waterproofing. But then seeing the other persons comment on the...
• Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:28:52 -0800
  ...BUT, how do you store them?? I can't role mine up as > the magnetic tape is on all 4 sides and in folding...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:08:20 -0700
  ...gal water Full gas tank 12 lbs propane Coleman Stove 4 folding chairs 2 beach chairs 2 coolers Food for the two of us...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 01:30:48 -0400
  ...You'll also see that it's what keeps the whole arrangement from folding up when you put the brakes on (and the rest...
• Morning Gnarliness: how to deal with
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:51:39 -0800
  ...Don't try folding it up after too little sleep--ask me how I know;) Troy <<well, i can't find it ... but i...
• Re: Windshield sunscreens
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jurik
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 20:54:57 EDT
  ...Do any of you know of a source for a good folding sunscreen for the windshield? One of my friends has one in his...
• Re: Bentley page number??
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 22:13:17 -0800
  ...If you rear speakers go out there is a connection under the carpet and pad under the folding rear seat (driver side). I'd...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box-Friday
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:29:44 -0800
  ...a folding beach mat - so you don't have to lay on the ground Stainless steel bailing wire A large bag with assorted pieces...
• 1985 syncro spotted and examined
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:35:39 -0700
  ...It was very interesting to see the mosaik upper bunk arrangement - the raised hinge and two part folding out section. It has a 1...
• Re: '78 Bus Identity Crisis
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:51:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The Safare has a unique (as far as I have seen) folding bed arrangement. Instead of a bench across the rear that slides out...
• Re: Middle seat again
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:28:22 -0500
  ...Middle seat= no comy > flat bed. > > Janet, if you have a folding rear seat/bed, when you get your middle > seat installed, could you...
• Re: Electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:37:56 +0100
  ...connector for the instrument cluster? And all those other type >> of >>> folding white connectors? Mouse at a wire so I’m cleaning up all...
• Re: ideal vanagon camp chair ideas wanted
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 11:10:03 -0700
  ...the >> slider door, and my camp shairs. >> >> I currently use aluminum folding lawn chairs with wood slatts, right out >> of 1960s or so. They...
• Re: Slider closing helper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 09:53:52 -0600
  ...at least on the early versions? My diesel has a nice "folding" design, all metal, that lies flat enough not to interfere with the...
• Re: LED roadside safety flare, on sale for $7 today
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:34:22 -0600
  ...you're getting up to the > price of this kit of folding road triangles available from NAPA for > ~$30. I strongly suspect that the...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:20:52 -0500
  ...I use a my 2 ½ gallon folding water jug. Much easier than using > the funnel I used to carry with the stock hook...
• Re: Michelin Roadside Emergency Kit
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 09:22:15 -0600
  ...that flashes red yellow or both as well as white > light, folding triangle reflector, screwdriver, lug nut wrench, first > aid kit, and more.  Really...
• Vanagon Major Surgery?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 09:41:23 -0400
  ...Any thoughts on this? Will the underneath need strengthening in order to avoid folding. I don't think so, but.....
• Re: cheap syncrowesty Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:58:12 EDT
  ...Westy, it has no sink/stove/fridge, just the pop top, folding table, bed, and rear cabinet, back facing seat w/ ice box underneath...
• Re: removing insulation adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:57:42 -0800
  ...I only had to clean that out of the panel behind the folding table (driver side) and the sliding door. In both front doors...
• Re: my wife tells me there is some sort of online sale of vw play tents - no word if licenced
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:17:52 -0500
  ...It's awesome!! I have a folding exercise mat that fits in it beautifully. This is important. My son walked to the front of...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:06:03 -0700
  ...A couple bucks at the bone yard. > > <http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAVY-METAL-FOLDING-COLLAPSIBLE-SAFETY-WHEEL-CHOCKS-/200632207514?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer...
• Re: EV Jumpseat Question
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 15:41:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is this one seat and you have the cooler seat since its a weekender? I've got two of these folding seats. Possibly got...
• Re: Poor man awning
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 08:58:52 -0400
  ...There's room underneath it for a picnic table and a couple of folding armchairs and the high peak gives you lots of drainage...
• Re: Mouse Attack!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:28:20 -0600
  ...be missing under the closet area and then under the rear folding bed seat there are sometime plugs to stuff that didn�t get...
• Fwd: : End the hegemony of the US auto makers
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:23:50 -0400
  ...E.g., there is a KIA Pregio truck chassis that gets fitted with flatbeds w/folding sides, box trucks, passenger vans, family vans and...
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:22:05 -0600
  ...I >> even >> store my Lafuma folding chair between the folds. When ready to make >> up the >> bed the seat comes down and a simple...
• Bus Depot $199 Side Tent in action
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:02:12 -0400
  ...We had it filled with folding chairs, a 2' x 4' picnic table with benches, a portable toilet, a thermos grill2go bbq, and a...
• Re: AC Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:21:46 -0400
  ...I used aluminum stock (flat and 90 degree angle) to build a folding frame. It was built to fit one of the small 5000BTU...
• Re: bikes on the van (was re: unused fridge)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Thu, 26 May 2005 17:47:47 -0700
  ...last night I saw a beautiful 6-speed, 20 inch wheel; folding bicycle at >Wal-Mart for $149.95 CAD. I think I can...
• FS 91 Carat (Gorgeous)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 07:42:10 -0500
  ...weekender interior with rear seat/bed, 2 rear facing jump seats, folding table, immaculate, classy OE alloy 14" wheels, exterior almost perfect (just a...
• NEW Cup Holders: $8.95
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 12:52:08 -0500
  I now have a new line of folding cup holders for the Vanagon and Eurovan. These are better and cheaper than the ones previously...
• Re: WTB: used sink faucet or alternative...
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 23:21:43 -0400
  ...The faucet itself is a folding one, so it fit under the cover and have an aerator, no more spill water. A little drawback...
• Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:27:55 +0000
  ...What appeals to me for my purposes would be a van with a >pop-top, no storage closet, full width folding down rear seat...
• Re: Vanagon GL interior upgrades.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:35:46 EDT
  ...the model with the 2 person middle folding bench seat. easy to find, and easy to swap. chris In a message dated 10/16...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:18:13 -0400
  ...your 85 GL seven passenger van probably has the volkswagen factory "rear bed option and folding middle seat option" please do NOT call it...