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• Re: Magnolia rooftop tent?????
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:02:04 EDT
  ...They carry the "Maggiolina" line of rooftop tents. There are other manufacturers. You'll find of ads for them in Land Rover magazine. BenT...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Liberte, Joel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:23:46 +0000
  ...Joel L > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > So, I finally have managed to aquire some thule roof racks for the van. > > > > > > Does anyone know if you can...
• Re: solar fans for the roof vent?
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 21:14:01 -0600
  ...a solar-powered > vent fan kit that fits into the square roof vent window on the > Westfalia poptop? > This is 12 cm, just about...
• Re: Adding a westy interior to a passanger van
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:43:05 -0700
  ...You have a double wall roof with a big >> space between for the roof to slide back into. >> >> Leave the headliner alone! >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> craig...
• Re: Location of online Westfalia pop top conversiondirections......????? FISH
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 08:43:05 -0700
  ...The top can be installed without the upper bed and a good size roof hole can be made without cutting anthing but the roof...
• Re: toll passes was roof rack vs. trailer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 17:41:52 -0500
  ...toll passes was roof rack vs. trailer We're lucky that we can use the same pass statewide here in CA. It took legislative...
• Re: Pop top Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:02:29 -0700
  The best of those roof tents is the first listed below. There's a Syncro in White Rock with one and its terrific! http...
• Re: sunroof like in Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 15:11:46 -0500
  ...Now do you >remember the plexiglass roofs on the Ford Explorers in "Jurassic Park?" >Couldn't something similar replace the Westie's front luggage...
• Re: Westy's roof care
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:23:21 -0700
  ...54 PM, Arkady Mirvis <arkadymirvis@gmail.com>wrote: > Can anyone suggest the best way for Westy's roof care? Info appreciated. > Ark > -- Shawn Wright
• roof vent control arm help
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:20:12 EDT
  Would some one who has a stock roof vent please tell me if the control arms sholed go in to the guide on the...
• Plans for interesting Westy roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Thu, 15 May 2003 07:52:04 -0400
  ...http://www.geocities.com/vw_type2/roofrack.pdf Vince 85 Westy http://www.geocities.com/pernicev/Westfalia/index.html ************************************************************************************************** The contents of this email...
• Re: solar fans for the roof vent?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 23:17:33 -0400
  ...for RVs, but has anyone seen a solar-powered > vent fan kit that fits into the square roof vent window on the > Westfalia poptop? >
• length needed for thule/yakima cross bars
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:11:46 -0400
  Hi All, Anyone know the minimum/maximum length of rooftop crossbars? Cheers, Harry
• Re: putting a poptop on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 14:39:05 -0700
  ...increase access to the roof. I started with an after-market sunroof. > 16" > x 32" $30 from Big Guys auto recycling. > this gives me...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:21:09 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > I agree, but no one suggested removing the entire roof skin. > > Only a > > section for standing in the main floor...
• Re: Need Thingamabob: Hook on Roof Gutter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:23:27 -0500
  ...sbw.org> wrote: > > I need a thingamabob that hooks on the roof gutter/channel. What are > > the options? > > > > Just something that drops into the...
• Re: roof rack vs. trailer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 20:05:53 -0500
  ...15:32 Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a): > I too had noticed the drop in gas mileage with the roof rack on...
• Re: acessory rack mounting
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 07:37:21 -0700
  ...seen some clever set-ups for all- but >I'm interested in opinions, encountered issues/problems, and >general thoughts! For roof mounted you *may...
• Re: kayaks on roofs (was RE: How Far can a ....
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:51:57 -0400
  ...how that weight affects the poptop brackets & the > connection to the roof of the westy? (both in down direction & in uplift > w/ > increased area...
• Re: Roof Racks, Space Boxes and Westys
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 11:53:25 +0200
  ...Then grabbed my step ladder (I have to travel with one anyway, so I can reach to strap things on the roof) and climb...
• pop top heads up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 18:05:01 -0800
  ...Back at the rear, from curved portion to curved portion, right across the back, the pop top seal can wear on the roof and...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:18:58 -0500
  ...I'm still looking for replacement a/c ducts for the roof of my 1987 GL. Actually the air circulates fine without the ducts...
• Re: LCD TV Dropdown
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:00:06 -0700
  ...a, well sortof a Krafter, brother in law (Sprinter) with Mega roof (84" inside)! On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 6:34 PM, Eric...
• Re: Roof racks for 76 Type II?
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 14:32:46 -0700
  bill (w.r.) crick wrote: > > Anyone have any reccomendation on what kind of roof racks will fit a > 76 Type II non camper. I...
• Re: roof top tent
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 22:57:26 -0800
  ...have.....sadly they went out of bussiness five years ago, before roof-tents came into popularity in the US.....too bad... http://www.discoweb...
• Re: Westy roof
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 11:37:13 -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...
• T4 Kombis and Double Cab VANS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Sep 1995 09:13:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There are a number of Kombi versions...twin rear door...7,8,9 and 10 passenger versions...low roof...high roof...etc...etc.. There...
• T4 Kombis and Double Cab VANS!!
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Friday, September 01, 1995 8:16AM
  ...There are a number of Kombi versions...twin rear door...7,8,9 and 10 passenger versions...low roof...high roof...etc...etc.. There...
• FS Westy interior & pop top
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Mon, 04 Nov 1996 16:49:23 -0500
  ...Westfalia pop-top and roof rack, no canvas, fair/poor condition. This is the pre-73 style with the rear roof rack and the...
• Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 11:18:56 -0500
  ...I used to sell roof racks, long ago, and I've seen lots of bent cross bars, but never on a Yakima. Also, because...
• Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY ??? IN ONE WEEDEND ??
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:00:04 -0700
  ...Some people want a roof, some want a Westy upper bunk and the > roof, while still other's want a Westy with its full...
• Re: High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 10:16:40 -0800
  The following web pages from Nigel and Shawn show examples of high roofs on vanagons. I think they are both from Westfalia. http://zuiko...
• stuff for sale-cheap
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Jul 94 00:15:00 -0500
  ...That was a few years ago I still have the roof gingerly suspended from the roof of a rented garage that I am soon...
• Re: Adding a pop top question??
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:29:38 -0500
  > > > Kevin Carrubba wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Well looking to add a pop top to my new vanagon I have noticed the > > differences in the roofs...
• Re: Roof top Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:24:07 -0500
  ...I already have some custom brackets on my roof, and I mounted the Hullavator base to that bracket. The rest of the Hullavator is...
• Re: Bright Orange Plaid
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 95 20:52:07 EST
  ...My wife wants to paint our fibreglass roof the same as the body - Ivory. I would prefer to paint the whole thing blue or...
• Vanagon Camper/Roof AC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 11:43:14 -0300
  ...Has anyone any idea if an RV type roof mounted unit would work for a Vanagon. There was a 13,500 BTU unit FS...
• Re: Heavy-duty roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 09:06:11 -0700
  ...The offer two attaching options, one that attaches to an existing wimpy roof rack, and one that clamps to rain gutters. You have to...
• POP TOP ROOF OPTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 4 May 1999 11:27:11 -0500
  ...Is the smaller pop up roof assembly, the "hubdach" , satisfactory. I really don't need the sleeping space above, but would like to stand...
• Re: Roof Vent Fan Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 12:57:07 -0400
  ...wrote: > Any recommendations for a roof vent fan (85 westy)? I was thinking > of getting a 12v computer fan and rigging up something with...
• anybody carry a roof on a camper
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:50:39 -0400
  looking for tips on carrying a pop top on a westy without damage. mike
• More about the Sherpas roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 05:13:09 +0200
  I have mentioned some time ago that there�s a roof rack on the market in Europe which is made to be mounted on...
• Re: Roof Racks, Space Boxes and Westys
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 02:38:02 -0500
  ...Roof Racks, Space Boxes and Westys ::: :::Has anyone out there put a roof rack and space box on top of their Westy? ::: :::I have...
• Re: Reenforced Deluxe splitties
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 08:39:22 -0500 (CDT)
  The pans are additional reinforcement and are found on sun-roof and double-door (both sides) models. Bob Hufford \\ // "...in the GROOVE" \\ \\// // '60 Double...
• Re: Bentley Manuals Cheap / Vanagon Roof Vent
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 19:57:25 -0400
  ...This is the squareish grey plastic roof on hinges that screws >up to let air in. Mine is disintegrating and the dealer wants $240...
• Vans for sale, dayton, oh
  Historical mailing list - Laura Fathauer
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:36:35 -0500
  ...1972 High-roof adventure wagon. In good shape, needs new clutch. Steering is some of the best I've seen in a bay window...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 07:53:52 -0500
  ...If the top is battened down correctly there should be no more noise than a regular steel roof. If not then you may hear...
• Re: Pop canvas roof on vanagon video wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:57:16 -0600
  ...Pop canvas roof on vanagon video wanted > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hey all > Moons ago I saw a video of a guy at...
• Re: Roof Front Luggage Rack: where is the water going out ?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:27:43 -0600
  ...36:22 -0400 > From: "Denis-F. Bastien" <botalys@VIDEOTRON.CA> > Subject: Roof Front Luggage Rack: where is the water going out ? > > Hi, can someone...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:32:51 -0400
  >I highly recommend using the optional poles-a serious down draft will >bend your roof brackets & reduce the height of the cantilevered >awning so...
• Re: hot water in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:40:06 -0500
  ...I hadn't thought of putting a bladder in the roof rack and having hot water ready for the shower upon pulling in to...
• checked out a bus
  Historical mailing list - Pim van Loon
  Fri, 19 Apr 96 22:55:37 METDST
  ...The is also a dent in the sliding door and some sod has mounted a roofrack by screwing it into the roof ?!? The roofrack...
• Re: roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 23:48:28 +0000
  ...Tue, 6 Jan 2004 15:11:31 -0800 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;Are yakima and thule the only roof racks for vanagons...
• Re: Pop Top Update
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 08:27:12 -0500
  ...It's a fair > hike back to my garage, so I'll have to bungee the > top > to the roof of the van... guess...
• Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 11:33:46 -0700
  ...I first took a standard Thule roof rack with aero feet (instead of rain gutter feet), and attached the bars VERTICALLY to the back...
• Bumps on the roof
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 16:44:21 -0500
  ...Is there a reason for this? Is this where you cut the roof to make a Westie while still retaining rigidity for the sliding...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:57:28 -0500
  ...John On 11/2/2012 6:15 PM, David M wrote: > I'm still looking for replacement a/c ducts for the roof of...
• Re: Glass Sun Roof
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 15:39:27 -0500
  ...wrote: > Has anybody seen or installed a glass sliding sun/moon roof on a vanagon? > It would be over the driver and front passenger...
• different bus heights
  Historical mailing list - sallad
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 20:08:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...optical illusion because the 1970 has a blue roof and the 71 has a white roof, or maybe the blue one just has more...
• Roof Rack For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 15:01:22 -0400
  ...For Sale- Wood Slat roof rack from '67 Westfalia. It's all original, but the wood is in ok shape. 1 corner bracket is...