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  • Re: Westfalia sink drain hose
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:10:36 -0400
    I have new drain hose kits, remanufactured by the Skylight Guy & Gal <http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path...
  • Re: Neat Camper upgrade
    Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
    Tue, 14 May 1996 18:03:28 -0400
    ...In a > 3-wire household electrical system, the hot wire and the neutral wire > are the normal source and sink of the electricity (since...
  • Westy Stove parts Needed;
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:53:40 +0000
    ...Camper Fuse Box (behind Drivers Seat) Fridge Gas Supply Lines Sink Drain Hose Floor Attachment. (that screws to the floor) If you all can...
  • Source for Westy fresh water tank drain cap found
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 21:00:21 -0400
    ...It's in the camper sink/water part section of their website. I didn't know that there were two different sizes, so that...
  • Re: Q on converting bus to a camper
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Jan 95 11:41:40 -0500
    ...passenger seat for the sink drain and a hole in the roof behind the passenger seat for the sink vent. You might want to...
  • Re: Need graywater tank ideas
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:03:10 -0700
    ...84 Westy camper van and the fellow there pointed >>>out that my usual technique of sticking a bucket under the sink drain, >>>is not...
  • Re: Need graywater tank ideas
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 15:16:36 -0500
    ...NET wrote: > Am I a pig because I just let the sink drain to the ground? > > BTW I don't camp in bear country...
  • PVC grey water tanks...
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 07:01:55 -0400
    ...sink drain fitting on the other side. Water seeks its own level so you would always have water in the line between the sink...
  • Re: Anyone know where water tank plug can be found?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 1995 09:57:20 +0100
    ...I discovered >that in order to replace it, at that time, I would have had to replace the >whole sink drain assembly (really stupid...
  • Newbie question: Is this a good deal?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:17:04 -0500
    ...Camper. - 2nd owner. I'd be the third. - 225,000 miles. Make two trips to Alaska. - Some surface rust, no rust thru. - Stove, sink...
  • Re: how cold is too cold
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:56:17 -0600
    ...Simplest thing is > to drain the tank and pour in enough RV antifreeze to pump through > the lines *and flush out the sink trap...
  • Re: No real VC, water tank question
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Sun, 14 Jul 2002 16:01:26 -0400
    ...to the sink, the hose I removed was BLACK inside. Be sure to put plumber's anti freeze down the drain in winter or...
  • Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncrosand 2WDs
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 30 Sep 1999 14:41:49 -0400
    ...BTW...Euro campers has a wee one that bolts up where the sink drains under the van, but it ain't big enough for...
  • Re: Sink P-Traps: great deal!
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 14:59:50 -0800
    ...The sink trap I found here at a local small camper repair shop in Olympia WA. It is distributed by a Canadian company. MFG...
  • Re: Need graywater tank ideas
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:57:02 -0700
    ...84 Westy camper van and the fellow there pointed >out that my usual technique of sticking a bucket under the sink drain, >is not...
  • Re: grill opening size in camper
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:10:40 -0400
    ...the sink, so they wedge in about 3/4 way down and won't > come > out unless you can take off the drain and...
  • Re: Need graywater tank ideas
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:12:06 -0700
    ...84 Westy camper van and the fellow there pointed > >>out that my usual technique of sticking a bucket under the sink drain, > >>is not...
  • Re: how cold is too cold
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:30:14 -0700
    ...Simplest thing is |to drain the tank and pour in enough RV antifreeze to pump through |the lines *and flush out the sink trap...
  • Re: '91 Camper Comments
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
    Sun, 2 Oct 94 14:07:17 PDT
    ...The sink drain usually didn't. I used a collapsible plastic drain > bag. Probably need to use a vented bucket. I carried a ridgid...
  • Re: Winterize Westy (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Tue, 6 Oct 1998 11:54:16 -0400
    ...a sign in the sink NO WATER.. (connect pump first on 78) on the 87 the drain from the sink is straight out NO...
  • Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncrosand 2WDs
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 30 Sep 1999 14:33:42 -0500
    ...keep you all posted. > >BTW...Euro campers has a wee one that bolts up where the sink drains under >the van, but it ain...
  • Re: 83.5 Westfalia questions
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:16:51 -0600
    ...drain pipe discharges right behind the > propane > tank. > Does this drain the water storage tank (clean water) or the refuse > water > from the sink...
  • Re: Need graywater tank ideas
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:10:31 -0700
    ...84 Westy camper van and the fellow there pointed > >>out that my usual technique of sticking a bucket under the sink drain, > >>is not...
  • '91 Camper Comments
    Historical mailing list - John Pinkham
    Sun, 2 Oct 94 11:22:46 EDT
    ...The sink drain usually didn't. I used a collapsible plastic drain bag. Probably need to use a vented bucket. 5. Miss the gas...
  • Re: Kitchen electric
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:41:37 -0800
    ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-poptop-camper-fresh-water-tank-parts/drain-cap-fresh-water-tank-34mm-253067285-a http://www...
  • Re: Rebuilding sink
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 5 Jan 2013 18:26:00 -0500
    ...We also sell the P-trap and drain repair kit. A wider selection is in our Camper Parts section, but here are those particular...
  • Rodents
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Sat, 23 May 2020 19:30:32 +0000
    ...I replaced the gasket around the sink drain where it exists under the floor, and I used plumbers putty around a hole where the...
  • Re: Light Inside Camper
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:29:25 -0400
    ...Light Inside Camper Thinking of installing an inside light as an addition to the single bulb halogen over my sink. Bus depot sells two...
  • Re: Those undersink hoses!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 3 Jul 2007 06:46:45 -0700
    ...An interesting idea, bringing the sink drain out the side of the van. Do you have a link to that discussion on the other...
  • Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncros and 2WDs
    Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
    Thu, 30 Sep 1999 09:25:36 -0600
    ...Attach the waste valve to one part of the "T" and the sink drain to the other. Cover the far end of the first...
  • Re: Grey water tank (81 Vanagon Westy)
    Historical mailing list - C. Sullivan
    Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:00:58 -0700
    On Wed, 14 Apr 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > The sink is supposed to drain directly out below the sink. > Most people put a short...
  • Re: Need graywater tank ideas
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 15:20:20 -0400
    ...84 Westy camper van and the fellow there > pointed > out that my usual technique of sticking a bucket under the sink drain, > is not...
  • Re: Kitchen electric
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:06:34 -0800
    ...camper-fresh-water-tank-parts/drain-cap-fresh-water-tank-34mm-253067285-a > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-poptop-camper-fresh...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:16:50 -0600
    ...Go lift your lid (nnnnnnoooooo, on the westy stove!) > and lower the sink drain. Look along the front edge of the drain for > two...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:41:55 -0500
    ...Go lift your lid (nnnnnnoooooo, on the westy stove!) and lower the sink drain. Look along the front edge of the drain for two...
  • Re: "wobble" pump
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 May 1994 12:50:40 -0700
    [Dyer Lytle writes, in part:] > I have a question about the sink water pump that is described as a > "wobble" pump in the camper...
  • Re: Kitchen electric
    Historical mailing list - Trevor Reid
    Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:10:26 -0800
    ...camper-fresh-water-tank-parts/drain-cap-fresh-water-tank-34mm-253067285-a >> >> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-poptop-camper-fresh...
  • Re: Carpet and floor removal
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 19:19:00 -0500
    ...the sink is my removing the cabinet. The foam board has holes cut out for the propane pipes and for the water drain. It...
  • 1980 Model Confusion, lights update
    Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
    Thu, 27 Mar 1997 12:22:57 -0500 (EST)
    ...He said that the sink water should drain out a tube just below the driver's side door, which it does. But the extra...
  • Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:56:04 -0400
    ...GoWesty seems to have a sink drain kit that Any thoughts? My rationale on potable water: Can't understand why someone would design the...
  • Re: Rodents
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 23 May 2020 12:42:00 -0700
    ...I replaced the gasket > around the sink drain where it exists under the floor, and I used plumbers > putty around a hole where the...
  • Re: Light Inside Camper
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:03:22 -0400
    ...light as an addition to the single bulb > halogen over my sink. Bus depot sells two, a single bulb fluorescent and a > triple bulb...
  • Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks forSyncrosand 2WDs
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 30 Sep 1999 12:59:52 -0700
    ...keep you all posted. > > BTW...Euro campers has a wee one that bolts up where the sink drains under > the van, but it ain...
  • Oil temp
    Historical mailing list - MONKEY BREWMASTER
    Tue, 09 Apr 1996 23:50:41 -0400 (EDT)
    ...can mount the oil cooler inside it, run hose through the sink drain hole, back to the oil pan... I suppose it could get...
  • Re: Camper water pump
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:48:44 -0700
    ...use under sink water pumps. In the past, I’ve had difficulty priming them following the winter drain/antifreeze/spring drain & refill. I went...
  • Vanagon Maint. Schedule
    Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
    ...too) Camper: - drain moisture from fridge condensation drain plug - check propane tank, regulator, pipes for; rust, damage, leaks - check sink faucet and drain hoses...
  • Pix of custom Westy fridge cabinet
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 08:38:22 -0400
    ...Just clears the sink drain. Had to relocate the propane connection to the tank in order to clear the wider fridge. Also are pix...
  • Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:00:37 -0700
    ...GoWesty seems to have a sink drain kit that Any > thoughts? > > My rationale on potable water: Can't understand why someone would > design > the...
  • Re: Rodents
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Sat, 23 May 2020 18:42:26 -0700
    ...I replaced the gasket > around the sink drain where it exists under the floor, and I used plumbers > putty around a hole where the...
  • Re: Rodents
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sun, 24 May 2020 07:27:50 -0700
    ...I replaced the gasket > around the sink drain where it exists under the floor, and I used plumbers > putty around a hole where the...
  • Re: Grey water tank (81 Vanagon Westy)
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Thu, 15 Apr 2004 08:57:39 -0700
    ...Grey water tank (81 Vanagon Westy) > On Wed, 14 Apr 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > > > The sink is supposed to drain directly out below the...
  • Re: Newbie question: Is this a good deal?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:00:04 -0800
    ...Camper. > - 2nd owner. I'd be the third. > - 225,000 miles. Make two trips to Alaska. > - Some surface rust, no rust thru. > - Stove, sink...
  • Re: Dead mouse benind Westy cabinets?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:32:20 -0700
    ...seam rust, or rust around the camper inlets, I would recommend taking the time to pull the sink and water tank cabinets, and deal...
  • Re: Need graywater tank ideas
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:39:44 -0700
    ...84 Westy camper van and the fellow there pointed > >>>out that my usual technique of sticking a bucket under the sink drain, > >>>is not...
  • Re: searching for potable water pump
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Mon, 11 Dec 1995 08:08:54 -0800 (PST)
    ...Hoo boy! *500* GALLONS per minute!! The potabe water tank is, what, 6 gallons or so? That sucker'd drain the tank in... 1...
  • Re: Rodents
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 23 May 2020 22:22:45 -0400
    ...I replaced the gasket >> around the sink drain where it exists under the floor, and I used plumbers >> putty around a hole where the...
  • bus/camper questions
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Jun 1995 02:31:59 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Right now I'm cleaning out the sink/icebox and being really scared about cutting a hole in my floor for the drain. Okay...
  • RESOLVED: Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 00:45:01 -0600
    ...new sink drain that you beat me out off on the eBay auction. (:-) Cheers Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada BusFusion a VW Camper camping...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:19:28 -0700
    ...Go lift your lid (nnnnnnoooooo, on the westy stove!) > and lower the sink drain. Look along the front edge of the drain for > two...
  • Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:42:28 -0700
    ...I also put in a new sink drain. And Karl replaced a missing bolt in the muffler mount. Karl recommended the nearby Brunswick Family...