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• Need roof AC vents? Free!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 13:52:12 -0800
  I replaced the Westy rear roof AC vent facia thingy the other day with a "less" cracked one than I had. One of my...
• Re: Light ladder
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 11 May 2005 14:43:07 -0600
  ...I have Fred's that works perfectly for access to my roof racks on both my split window & vanagon Westy by hanging on the...
• Roof top Racks
  Historical mailing list - paul gordon
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:29:12 -0500
  Any suggestions from the group as to removable racks on the pop top to carry a canoe or kayak.
• Re: 85 vanagon roof repair - fiberglass and the holes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:04:40 -0400
  Sorry, that should be METAL plates, probably about 2" wide x 4" long.
• Re: Westy roof rack for two kayaks?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 22:06:49 -0400
  Here is the ad link http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=798951 >
• Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 17:13:35 -0700
  ...With the top up we use the rear roof to put all of our stuff and we live below. The bottom area has much...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:51:37 -0700
  ...Coincidentally, high and out of the way is just behind the sun-roof, behind which exists some hardware (read : no drilling into roof) that...
• Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 23:39:04 -0700
  ...The Vanagon roof is pretty >different from pop-top to non. First you got the hole to deal with, no real >way to trim...
• Re: Sirius antenna placement on westy??
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 16:22:58 -0700
  ...I'd do the same as before but there's > not enough metal roof on the westy roof. > > The Sirius tech guys were laughing...
• Re: Luggage rack seal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 14:04:41 -0800
  Steve, You may have to wait for warmer weather or attempt to warm the seal/roof with a hairdryer to compress it. I put...
• Whole Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:13:14 -0800
  Hi guys, I was wondering why to do all that work when the whole pop top roof and part of the van that is...
• Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
  Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 10:47:09 -0400
  ...When I did I took off the luggage rack and the metal roof under the rack is the top of the standard vanagon. There...
• Re: poptop paint
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:34:24 -0700
  ...RV roof paint, basically. It’s also the stuff that gets used on foam (house) roofs down here in Kalifornia. Its rubberized (?) so it...
• Re: Camper Interiors and High Roofs
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:25:14 -0700
  ...Camper Interiors and High Roofs Been asking about these for months. Lots of T2 bus pics but could not find any of Vanagons. They...
• Re: Bostig, Zetex, Tiico - what do those names refer to?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:16:24 -0400
  ...New engine, roof over head, a new pair of shoes, flowers for >Mrs Squirrel, prescription drugs, drugs, pay the electric bill . . . why >the list...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:08:26 -0700
  ...The hole in the roof is just > something cut out between the arches. > > The quality of the ASI leaves a bit to be desired...
• Re: Westy roof strength
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:08:30 -0700
  ...I have also placed a step ladder on it, and used it to get on the roof of my house once, when I could...
• Inspection time again - exhaust system blues
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:28:07 -0700
  ...Of course, I'm also in the process of re-roofing my house right now so the Westy work takes a back seat timewise...
• Roof Rack Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 10:00:13 -0800
  I have decided against the Garvin roof rack due to its weight of over 50 lbs . and instead purchased a Sucro Safari rack for...
• Home-made roof rack for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:57:45 -0500
  Good evening folks, I have a home-made roof rack taking up space in my garage and it needs to go. Fabricated by the...
• Re: Advice needed on Thule Roof Rack Install
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 22:37:43 +0000
  ...bob -------------- Original message -------------- > Maybe I'm just week, but even with just the roof top bars on, it's much > harder to raise the...
• f/ derek's packing list
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:18:01 -0700
  ...Front Windshield curtain - why? I thought you were on the roof Rear Hatch Screen - doesn't this impede access? Chapstick - I can just imagine...
• Non-Westy conversions??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 01:38:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The roof rises up paralel to the roof of the vanagon like a > scisor jack. > > --Derrek Wittmann Does anyone know who did Vanagon "Westy...
• High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mm Bitner
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 10:26:52 EST
  After many years of debate (and arguments with my wife) I've decided to convert my '80 westy into a high roof. I simply...
• Re: Sum Roofs in a 1991 GL?
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 17:48:19 -0700
  On Tue, 6 Jun 2000, dave wrote: > I am trying to see if I can have sun roofs put in, about the driver, and...
• Re: Alaskan trip planned with our cat in vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:37:18 -0500
  ...not only is it unsafe and inhumane to carry a live animal in a rooftop carrying box strapped to the roof of your car...
• Re: Roof top Racks
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:54:28 -0800
  ...VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5:29 PM Subject: Roof top Racks Any suggestions from the group as to removable racks on...
• Re: last call - '85 westy going to crusher
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:29:07 -0700
  The roof should be cut off to be able to build an other westy. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Speaking of heater fans...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 09:17:51 -0800
  ...There's an old story about a leaky roof that needs mending. Only trouble is that when it's raining the roof is too...
• Thule roof racks for Westie-Help?
  Historical mailing list - John Falconer
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 19:13:46 -0400
  ...When I opened the box at home it was obvious they were too short to clear the roof. I immediatly went out to the...
• "Why Ford swears by Volkswagen"
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 10:03:26 -0400
  ...bus (small oval windows on the side of the roof and a canvas 'sun roof'). The family name is Ford, which accounts for the...
• Re: Westy roof strength
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:14:40 -0700
  Q: Is it strong enough to climb onto? Don't know. Please provide a report when you are done....
• Re: POP TOP Conversion
  Historical mailing list - janetda
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 20:19:41 -0700
  ...There is a rear plywood section that was put on top of my existing roof (maybe this is integrated into the roof on a...
• Re: Sound proofing - my version
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 01:17:02 -0500
  ...a hard rain under a tin roofed pavilion) for walk mats in > roofing - sections of flat tar roofing with a thicker membrane suitable for...
• Re: Possible SALE/TRADE
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 17:26:32 -0700
  ...In loafs the Westy used the same roof panel as a sunroof model but that is not at all the case in Vanagons. The...
• Re: 100w solar system
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 06:16:17 -0700
  ...and there IS the extra thermal factor of keeping the sun off the roof. There are also roof-mounts with sliding prop-up systems...
• Re: Westy Roof Bag
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 14 May 2023 19:39:11 -0400
  Hi, I’ve changed my approach to the roof rack. I used to use the GW luggage box. Really a gun box. But found...
• Re: Dormobile talk
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 10:21:52 -0500
  ...I think what I like the most are the Westfalia interiors, but am preferential to the Dormobile elevating roof, and the fact that the...
• Re: Solar Panel Fitment
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:53:28 -0700
  Depends on whether you want to set up the panel in a remote location or just leave it mounted to the roof. It's...
• Re: HELP with EVC kayak racks
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 11:11:54 -0500
  ...Not being real failiar with the EV roof, Yakima makes abracket for relatively flat surfaces and relatively vertical surfaces. You will lprobably need the...
• Re: Yet another awning solution............
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:59:33 -0400
  ...but there is nothing on a Vanagon roof to strap it to. Our Ezy-Awning is domed so rain rolls off. This one has...
• Re: Roof Rack Options - ladder
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:39:57 -0400
  ...Leaves the roof free >> for other toys and adds very little weight to be lifted when popping up. >> Keeps one from crying uncontrollably after...
• Re: Can The Fuzz Inside Westy Pop-Top Be Easily Removed??(fish)
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 16:11:52 -0400
  That "flocking that you find so abhorrant on the roof of your westie is actually there to prevent condensation. A hard surface would have...
• Re: Roof Racks for Westy Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:25:51 -0800
  ...A previous owner had affixed roof racks to >the poptop, as evidenced by the eight carriage bolts still in place. >Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately...
• Re: *WANTED* Westfalia High roof top (joker)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:16:16 -0700
  ...Re: *WANTED* Westfalia High roof top (joker) > use search terms = t3 hochdach > There is one up right now. > > Karl wrote: >> Try ebay.de >> Then...
• Re: Roof racks for 76 Type II?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 11:53:41 -0400
  >Anyone have any reccomendation on what kind of roof racks will fit a >76 Type II non camper. I want to put a couple...
• Re: Body Work???
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 21:42:15 -0500
  Wil said: >Mostly I wanted to know if getting under the headliner and tapping out roof >dents is a big job or if I...
• Re: Trouble with water connector, random? holes
  Historical mailing list - Nate Richmond
  Sat, 20 May 2000 15:42:11 EDT
  ...Before I replaced it I put screen in the four drain holes to keep leaf litter and the like from sitting on my roof...
• you caught my eye
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 22:19:08 -0400
  ...burgundy 1989 with a 19-foot sea kayak with a silvery cover on my roof, heading south on whatever road it was last Monday...
• New 12V fridge venting issues
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:07:27 -0800
  ...There is also roofing material (membrane) call EPDM or something like that, that resembles a large inner tube. I have the stuff on my...
• Re: roof cutting pics
  Historical mailing list - Ken Weikel
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:52:28 -0400
  Looks great. I like the new headliner too. Can't wait to see the final pics. Sent from my iPod
• WTB, Vanagon Front Camper roof section
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:13 -0400
  I need the above. Preferably in white. If anyone has one, please E-mail me. Thanks Dennis H.
• Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 01:07:48 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack >To: <Syncro@yahoogroups.com>, "Craig Rogers" <rogers23@optonline.net> > >probably one of the nicest baskets...
• RE: Installing roof vent on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 14:42:41 -0700
  ...Also you can stand up through >it to wax the roof, which is not possible with a roof vent except in the >last stages...
• Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:33:32 -0700
  ...AM > To: Sean Garrett > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima > > > > The front 3 feet is all motor! > > > > > Sean...
• Re: Pop top seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 18 Jun 2017 03:28:08 +0000
  ...Then there's new stainless roof hardware and footman loops to consider.  And there's a small crack in the roof itself at the...
• Roof Rack for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 10:55:35 CDT
  ...An aluminum German made after market roof rack that will fit both 70's style busses and Vanagons. I made bolt on extensions so...
• RE: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 12:20:11 -0500
  ...an MV "Weekender"? >And that the "regular" MW had a fixed roof? >And that the "Weekender" MV has a pop-top? >Did VW use...
• Roof A/C - Swamp Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 May 2006 17:30:05 -0700
  ...Only 16lbs, so it wouldn't be an issue for the Westy roof, although, you may have to play some games in making it...
• Re: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 21:42:48 -0400
  ...We have had continual problems (7-10) with the fridge, roof leak, flaky paint, door locks that went out, new hydrolics for the roof...