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  • Re: From rags to westy in a week.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 19:11:19 -0700
    ...Except when manually operating the air pump >> to >> > light the refrigerator in propane mode, the fridge is not power vented, >> but >> > relies on natural...
  • Re: From rags to westy in a week.
    Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:01:36 -0400
    ...Except when manually operating the air >>> pump to >>> light the refrigerator in propane mode, the fridge is not power >>> vented, >> but >>> relies on natural...
  • Re: Creativity needed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:14:17 -0800
    ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench >>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>>>> refrigerator. >>>>>>>>>>>> It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
  • Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power-Battery vent hoses
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:43:45 -0500
    ...The vented gas just vents to outside the battery case, but in a compartment like that on the vanagon, the gas would then accumulate...
  • Re: expansion tank wierdness
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Sun, 20 Sep 1998 17:06:48 -0500
    ...approximately 1 atmosphere( 15 psi - fixed) and the overflow tank is vented to atmospheric pressure(variable - depends on elevation and outside air temperature - but...
  • oil cooler and misc
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 96 09:53:44 EDT
    ...These vented directly to the cooler. In theory this was to provide additional cooling. At one point I even installed scoops to create a...
  • Re: My latest Acquisitions....
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:53:37 -0400
    ...The case pressure has to be vented somewhere, then I realized the breather port was blocked. Hopefully that is all that is wrong with...
  • Cat Plat Heater Stats
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 20:29:30 -0700
    ...It uses so little power, gives of such nice heat, is vented and is totally safe. However, I use it in a way it...
  • Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback.
    Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
    17 Apr 97 02:44:05 EDT
    ...enough juice on our recent 5 day skiing trip with the vented heater running on low all the time to keep the water tanks...
  • Re: dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:33:57 -0700
    ...shaw.ca> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Dave, > >>>> > >>>> Many rvs have a separate chamber , box, vented outside , for propane > >> combustion, heating and cooling. > >>>> > >>>> The vanagon a little different...
  • Re: Creativity needed
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:37:17 -0800
    ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between > > bench > > and > > refrigerator. > It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
  • Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 05:53:06 -0800
    ...the little tube attached, over into the overflow tank, > which is vented to the atmosphere. When the engine is shut off, and begins to...
  • Re: Creativity needed
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:35:19 -0500
    ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between >>> bench >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>>>>> refrigerator. >>>>>>>>>>>>> It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
  • Re: head gasket problem ?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 22 Sep 2001 11:35:31 -0500
    ...It is vented to atmosphere. On my 88 GL there are three little vent holes. The pressure relief valve is the expansion tank pressure...
  • Re: Overfilling the oil issues
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 24 May 2011 14:37:29 -0400
    ...Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> > >>> The only place that extra oil is normally vented out is the crankcase > >>> breather. This is due to the extra churning...
  • Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:32:29 -0700
    ...Since most batteries are "sealed" it isn't > >> > easy to add water back to replace that which has been split (and the > >> > vapor vented...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 3 Aug 2007 22:01:54 -0400
    ...For an RV >application, the batteries should be installed in some type of sealed and >vented compartment, especially if you plan to sleep while...
  • Carpeting installation for an 85
    Historical mailing list - Gregory W. Baskin
    Thu, 5 Oct 2000 09:27:26 -0700
    ...What about a vented propane furnace? > >Alternatively, I've heard of auxiliary heaters that go under the >Z-bed, anyone have information or experience...
  • Where we camp, was Re: dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:28:49 -0700
    ...shaw.ca> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Dave, >>>>> >>>>> Many rvs have a separate chamber , box, vented outside , for propane >>> combustion, heating and cooling. >>>>> >>>>> The vanagon a little different...
  • Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 10 May 2016 20:15:25 -0400
    ...The overflow tank is marked maximum and minimum when hot or cold, and the overflow tank is vented on the top backside with three...
  • Re: dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:40:54 -0500
    ...shaw.ca>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Dave, > >>>> > >>>> Many rvs have a separate chamber , box, vented outside , for propane > >> combustion, heating and cooling. > >>>> > >>>> The vanagon a little different...
  • Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:54 -0500
    ...This black breather pipe is not >supposed to be vented in anyway to the atmosphere---Correct? Because >of this I suspect I have an...
  • Re: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:56:04 -0800
    I have my van with the main propane bottle in the under-sink, vented through the floor, when I get a chance, I plan...
  • Re: Overfilling the oil issues
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Tue, 24 May 2011 19:13:34 -0400
    ...Dennis Haynes wrote: >>>> >>>>> The only place that extra oil is normally vented out is the crankcase >>>>> breather. This is due to the extra churning...
  • Re: dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:06:23 -0700
    ...shaw.ca>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Dave, >>>>>> >>>>>> Many rvs have a separate chamber , box, vented outside , for propane >>>> combustion, heating and cooling. >>>>>> >>>>>> The vanagon a little different...
  • Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:31:23 -0700
    ...You > rock. > > The pressurized vessel is - and has remained - full, and the > atmospherically > vented reservoir is holding at half full, so I suspect everything...
  • Re: Where we camp, was Re: dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:34:43 -0700
    ...shaw.ca> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Dave, > >>>>> > >>>>> Many rvs have a separate chamber , box, vented outside , for propane > >>> combustion, heating and cooling. > >>>>> > >>>>> The vanagon a little different...
  • Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit (long)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
    ...it would easily do 140mph. >Slotted/vented Ventilated. Slotted is a gimmick on street cars, like crossdrilling. >Suffice to say that since I often...
  • Re: Where we camp, was Re: dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:39:54 -0500
    ...shaw.ca> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dave, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Many rvs have a separate chamber , box, vented outside , for propane >>>>> combustion, heating and cooling. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The vanagon a little different...
  • Re: My latest Acquisitions....
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:51:22 -0400
    ...The case pressure has to be vented somewhere, then I realized the breather port was blocked. Hopefully that is all that is wrong with...
  • Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:41:51 -0800
    ...The auxiliary battery compartment in the westfalia camper is not vented. One should use a sealed battery to prevent the build up of fumes...
  • Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:12:12 -0400
    ...This black breather pipe is not > >supposed to be vented in anyway to the > atmosphere---Correct? Because > >of this I suspect I have an...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:21:48 -0800
    ...Although you say the vented combustion products > are barely hot ("You > can just barely sense a slight temp change of air at > the outlet...
  • Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:44:52 -0500
    ...This black breather pipe is not >> >supposed to be vented in anyway to the >> atmosphere---Correct? Because >> >of this I suspect I have an...
  • Re: My latest Acquisitions....
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:41:51 -0400
    ...The case pressure has to be vented somewhere, then I realized the breather port was blocked. Hopefully that is all that is wrong with...
  • Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -0500
    ...This black breather pipe is not > > > >supposed to be vented in anyway to the > > > atmosphere---Correct? Because > > > >of this I suspect I have an...
  • second propane tank with links (long)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 5 May 2005 23:27:20 -0700
    ...http://hometown.aol.com/realsf/howtopage2.html And for those interested in installing a vented Platinum Catalytic heater, there is this site from Harold...
  • Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:35:24 -0800
    ...Note: >The auxiliary battery compartment in the westfalia camper >is not vented. >One should use a sealed battery to prevent the build up of...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:02:29 -0500
    ...Although you say the vented combustion products are barely hot ("You can just barely sense a slight temp change of air at the outlet...
  • Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 2 May 2012 02:48:39 -0400
    ...the front driver's seat best if it is a normal vented lead acid battery. But I found that this yields too much problems...
  • 1987 Replace Heads - Thermostat Problem (long)
    Historical mailing list - Rich Dunsheath
    Sun, 27 Sep 1998 11:06:39 -0700
    ...Anyone have a used thermostat housing sitting around that they would like to get rid of? Well I feel better having vented. I hope...
  • Improved Voltage Regulator (more volts) For Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Dec 1995 11:41:15 -0500
    ...Most passenger cars have their batteries in the engine My batteries are located in trays mounted inside the van interrior (externally vented, of course...
  • Re[2]: Tundra Toaster Heater and Propane Safety II
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 06 Nov 95 11:16:59 mdt
    ...2) My other idea is to get and install a propane-fired vented RV type heater in your bus. A variety of styles and...
  • Re: Running on Tap Water (was Re: Attention California Vanagonites)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:03:31 -0400
    ...The situation is >different however during starting-up and closing down of the installation. > >During starting-up the gas is generally vented, and it...
  • Re: Van Dies while in motion
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:31:08 -0800
    ...a conductive thin layer of acid on top of them ( conventional vented lead-acid batteries ) and that very slightly can help discharge a battery...
  • Dual Battery Relay Install Instructions (long)
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:16:08 -0700
    ...The auxiliary battery compartment in the westfalia camper is not vented. It is possible to add two vents. Otherwise one should use a sealed...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:11:14 +0000
    ...Insurance company probably advised VW to make sure that area was vented.  But for Propane, not Hydrogen. On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11...
  • Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations-Charging!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 2 May 2012 17:41:40 -0400
    ...the front driver's seat best if it is a normal vented lead acid battery. But I found that this yields too much problems...
  • Re: Drop in R-12 replacement...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cutchen
    Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:42:27 -0600
    ...Under the "1990 Clean Air Act", this blend cannot be vented to the environment after certain dates (mostly in 1992), depending on the type...
  • Re: Van Dies while in motion
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:08:13 -0600
    ...a conductive thin layer of > acid on top of them ( conventional vented lead-acid batteries ) and that > very slightly can help discharge a battery...
  • Re: head gasket problem ?
    Historical mailing list - Calvin Bruce
    Sat, 22 Sep 2001 16:02:49 -0700
    ...It >is vented to atmosphere. On my 88 GL there are three little vent holes. > >The pressure relief valve is the expansion tank pressure...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:28:56 -0800
    ...Insurance company probably advised VW to make sure that area was vented. But for Propane, not Hydrogen. > > On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11...
  • Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
    Historical mailing list - john cianci
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:17:41 +0000
    ...This black breather pipe is not <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; &gt;supposed to be vented in anyway to the <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; atmosphere...
  • Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:52:02 -0500
    ...Insurance company probably advised VW to make sure that area was vented. But for Propane, not Hydrogen. >> >> On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11...
  • Re: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 23:23:42 -0400
    ...Now, it's time to go get dirty and straighten up plastic end cap on the bumper I vented my frustration on. I kicked...
  • Re: Newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
    ...870-K Napa Valley Corporate Way Tumwater, WA 98502 Napa, CA 94558 (206) 352-0539 (707) 255-4181 vented catalytic heater, 6000 BTU, $279...