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  • Mystery battery drain solved!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 10 May 2005 20:12:52 -0600
    ...Somehow it was locking on even with the remote sense being off. Took five times of turning on and turning it off to get...
  • Re: Places in the SW to camp in March
    Historical mailing list - Kris S. Seago
    Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:30:10 -0500
    The Davis Mountains in West Texas a quite beautiful and remote as can be. Take a look at: Balmorhea State Park http://www.tpwd...
  • RE: Got back from Baja
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    15 Jun 1995 08:15:33 -0800
    ...sleep, camp on the week days or go to a more remote location. There was one pretty good grade going down there but my...
  • Air Bleeder Installation for 1.9L water-cooled boxer
    Historical mailing list - PhamA
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 10:10:54 -0700
    ...The water-hose bleeder's stem broke off right in front of my house after a long trip to a remote area in Baja...
  • Re: CHEAP!!: [wetwesties] SYNCRO for sale
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 22:29:38 +1200
    ...and it has power door locks and an alarm >>that works. Remote locks. The engine compartment is clean. This van is >>selling for $1800...
  • Re: [vanagon] FS on Ebay: Tristar, Doka and Eurospec T3 (Vanagon) Headlights washer / squirters.
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:18:47 -0700
    ...Give me the remote control for the pump. Or install it on your toilet to use as a bidet. I knew i could come...
  • Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 09:36:15 -0700
    ...Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry? > Any advice for purchasing a after-market alarm, remote start, and keyless > entry? is there anything...
  • Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:42:34 -0800
    Just wanted to say that I purchased one of the "extend a stay" kits from bus depot, and they work extremely well. I carry...
  • Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:40:47 -0700
    Must be a local thing. Here in NE Oregon, I can have the tank revalved with no problem. I can buy a loose OPD...
  • Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:27:46 -0400
    ...link to a completely unrelated forum, >discussing a topic not even remotely vanagon related? Does that >somehow make Tom not >eligible to post here...
  • Re: fridge thermometer
    Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:34:14 -0700
    ...fridge thermometer > >I've been looking for an indoor/outdoor thermometer so that I can put the >remote sensor inside the fridge. I have...
  • Re: Towing a Vanagon/Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:19:44 -0400
    ...bumper and add a custom tow bar? Seriously thinking of buying remotely and towing locally. Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May...
  • Re: Radio Codes
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 11:21:43 -0700
    ...Some deterrent, eh? Dump the ancient heidleberg, get a reno or aspen if you like the casette and remote and aux input feature. Or...
  • Re: A little traveling music ... Siriusly
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:26:57 -0700
    ...Also easier to use the remote from > bed as I can clearly see it. > bob > > Ran my antennae wire along the dash and up...
  • Re: Nice WBX....
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:14:15 -0400
    ...wonder if you would ever get in the situation where the remote > cooler cools the oil below the factory heat exchanger, which would then...
  • Re: Fuel Pump Kill Switch
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:25:36 -0700
    ...out ~ http://tinyurl.com/jadne3l https://www.amazon.com/RM01-Wireless-Remote-Control-Keychains/dp/B000MXNJ7G http://www.outletpc.com/c7235.html ORR ~ DeanB...
  • Re: Friday post: Why are new vehicles connected to the Net?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:02:00 -0700
    The only good thing I can think of would be the ability to remotely diagnose problems. But that could be done without the Internet...
  • Re: Junkyard speakers
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:14:21 +0000
    ...I'm going to get a new CD player with iPod in and remote for my Westy. But I'd like to get junkyard...
  • Cup holder and tach
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:21 -0800
    ...radio and it's remote. Or other things, if the sat radio is not in use. Also visible on the dash top is a...
  • Re: that Custom Vanagon...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
    Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:27:12 -0500
    ...He did a beautiful job on it and has a lot of custom items that are a lot of fun (remote controlled rear hatch...
  • Re: HF Ham Rig in '84
    Historical mailing list - Vern Brownell
    Sat, 29 Nov 1997 23:55:39 -0500
    ...I've currently got a "bug-catcher" mounted on the rear side panel (below the plastic vents) hooked to a remote mounted Yaesu FT...
  • Re: Heads Up Warning on Garmin GPS Map Update
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:07:54 -0700
    ...The 7200 also has a voice loud enough to hear in a Vanagon and a remote control that makes using the 7200 quite easy...
  • Re: Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 07 Mar 1997 20:35:41 -0800
    ...reading about a VW hot-rod modification for a > plastic/metal remote ground connection with a big key, but that was a > few years...
  • Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
    Mon, 22 May 2006 22:50:13 -0400
    ...I have a remote temp sensor in the fridge a have been monitoring the action on a household thermometer which has a memory function...
  • Re: Cell Phone and the Internet
    Historical mailing list - rob campbell
    Tue, 3 May 2005 16:29:12 -0700
    ...I'm tempted to claim that a cellphone at this point is a sensible emergency item, I was in some very remote places with...
  • Re: tools question;
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 22 Nov 1998 13:14:52 -0800
    ...My idea is to put them in a tool box to take with me on my 90 >Westy Syncro adventures to remote places. >Well...
  • Re: external temperature guage
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:56:22 -0600
    ...To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: external temperature guage RE: Remote Thermometers One thing to keep in mind with such thermometers with external...
  • Camper Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Tom Cook
    11 Sep 1995 08:06:53 U
    Mail*Link� Remote Camper Wanted Hi- I am new to the list but eager to find a camper. I have read the FAQ list...
  • FS: 1989 Silver Synchro GL <--On the Block
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:13:22 -0500 (CDT)
    ...with resume feature Rear window wiper/washer/defrost Air conditioner Heated, remote, folding outside mirrors Perma plate, fiber guard added by dealer Extras: VDO...
  • More 85 GL bizzareness
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 29 Jan 2000 23:17:13 -0600
    ...t think the speedo drive and the door switch, are even remotely connected. Right? Some input would be appreciated, just prior to me going...
  • Bob Stevens update
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 13:09:44 -0700
    ...Yesterday (Monday), I drove Bob over to his brother's place in Congress AZ, 90 miles a way and even more remote, to wait...
  • Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:30:21 +0000
    ...you don't have a problem doing that at home with the tv remote do ya?... then change the channel..... OR ADD some helpful...
  • Re: Old Cars and engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:47:29 -0800
    ...Now that the BAR/CARB folks are starting to place those remote "sniffers" along the highway and at selected freeway on-ramps (complete with...
  • Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:09:13 -0600
    ...chris and/or ruth wrote: >>I actually have yet another-- with remote! It [-->]osculates[<--], >>ceramic, timer and led's, but it's much larger...
  • Non-remote Mirror fix
    Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:51:51 -0500
    This is to pass along a fix for non-remote mirrors (which I covet). So, you've got floppy mirrors, eh? Well the following...
  • Re: Winch for Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:21:32 -0800
    ...https://harborfreight.com/apex-12000-lb-winch-with-synthetic-rope-and-wireless-remote-56385.html > On Nov 18, 2021, at 12:06 PM, David...
  • RE: Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Fri, 7 Mar 97 15:41:32
    ...reading about a VW hot-rod modification for a >plastic/metal remote ground connection with a big key, but that was a >few years...
  • Re: 91 westfalia for sale
    Historical mailing list - KS Rogers
    Mon, 15 Mar 1999 08:02:39 -0800
    ...Has extras such > as Sidewinder awning, 6 CD changer sound > system with remote, additional reading light. > 73K miles, $21,500 OBO. Please email > me...
  • Vanagon photo site WAS: idea exposition
    Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 16:45:47 -0800
    ...I'll find a way..) http://members.tripod.com/adm/interstitial/remote.jpg Steve '85 westy kent, wa -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Heads from different Manufacturers
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 22 Jun 2002 19:24:22 -0700
    ...don't have access to my real mail box(using POP remote). Does this advise only apply to air cooled engines or is it...
  • Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:28:10 -0400
    ...In fact the best view I get of the front display is while parked > and I'm in the back using the remote. So...
  • Re: very short trip
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:03:52 -0700
    �I was surprised by� the lack of access into many of the Vancouver Island areas for remote camping.� The roads are definitely geared to...
  • Re: radio and stereo question - ignore previous (incomplete) email!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:28:00 -0500
    ...I > don't' know about cassette players being available. > > Yes they make car stereos with remotes. I have one. A Sony. Terrible > piece > of...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:05:08 -0700
    ...tank.However, since most of my trips are short and not remote, I'll use block ice (self made or bought) in a Coleman...
  • Re: oil press. sender relocation
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 09:45:23 -0400
    ...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-PRESSURE-GAUGE-REMOTE-T-PIECE-KIT-3xM10-1-FITS-VW-SEAT-SKODA-AUDI-/140737260515?pt=UK_CarsParts...
  • Re: Junkyard speakers
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:41:42 -0700
    ...Junkyard speakers > I'm going to get a new CD player with iPod in and remote for my Westy. > But I'd like to...
  • Re: Speaking of vanity plates
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 08 Nov 95 12:02:53 CST
    ...Eat More Possum". >Thought it might be one of Joel's remote ken folk. :) lemme see now ... 81 light beige ... hmmm. thass probly cousin...
  • Re: Would it be insane...
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 00:29:17 -0700
    ...How about remote control doors they offer on minivans now days. It's hell of a lot easier to open door then lift popup...
  • Re: portable generator to run portable ac unit
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sat, 2 Aug 2003 09:25:09 -0700
    ...We will be very remote and the night heat has me concerned. > > Ideally I would like to find an reasonably quiet generator that will...
  • Winch: how much?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Wed, 24 Mar 2004 06:34:03 -0800
    ...If I by some >> very remote possibility need one, I use a come-a-long. Much slower, but a lot lighter to carry, cheaper...
  • Re: Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:00:39 -0700
    ...just remove the spark plugs to clear the fuel out, Crank it on starter with a remote starter switch with fuel and ignition systems...
  • Re: test test
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:02:14 -0600
    ...camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Trying out gmail's new IMAP* remote mailbox function using >> Thunderbird >> as the client. >> >> Check check -- is thing thing...
  • Fw: [FreedomTeam] Fw: Virus Alert
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:05:56 -0800
    ...The worm also attempts to copy itself to all mapped drives including remote volumes. The backdoor Trojan, GFXACC.EXE, exposes the infected computer to...
  • Re: NVC - drivable Northern Lights viewing in Canada or NE US?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:12:35 -0800
    ...Research indicates > that fun, remote places like Iceland, Churchill MB, Ft. McMurray AB and > Fairbanks AK are prime viewing spots but if we drive...
  • Re: Only 13V from Alternator
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:16:54 -0400
    ...alternator with the > integrated regulator? > > I'm planning to drive some remote stretches on the way back to > California, and I don't want...
  • Re: ? Reno to Denver route ?
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Thu, 14 May 1998 09:37:59 -0400
    ...It was however, very beautiful as well as remote. From Lake Tahoe to the Utah border the scenery changed every day revealing panoramic vistas...
  • newbie syncro info (what does a bad VC do?)
    Historical mailing list - moon
    Wed, 28 Oct 1998 17:08:04 -0500
    ...on it for getting us out of whatever really good spot(remote) we can find. the van doesn't appear to have been abused...
  • Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:32:49 -0800
    ...I have just never looked at the > > brackets to see if it is remotely possible. I have seen the subaru seats > > installed but I...
  • Re: Directioned Lights
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:42:31 -0800
    ...There are manual and remote control models, I have an electrically operated one on top of my Wanderlodge that has a joystick control on...
  • Re: Fw: 87 vanagon 2.1 muffler install used bd parts
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:44:59 -0500
    ...good device for removing hose clamps that can work in tight, remote spaces on vanagon? I saw one recently that had a cable mechanism...