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• Re: de-rating tires? - Vanagon weight?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:12:58 -0700
  The Camper configuration adds less weight than 2 adult passengers IMHO. The common later passenger model interior pieces are pretty darn heavy and not...
• Re: How many 2wd Vanagons were assembled in Gratz?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 08:06:15 -0700
  ...theory! > My Graz-made 2WD Vanagon GL Camper is a "90" model manufactured during the 1991 model year run (11/90). So the Graz...
• Re: model names
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 03:27:07 EST
  ...mean with stove, frig, etc.? >> westfalia isnt the model, its the company that did the camper conversion. they made quite a few different interior...
• Re: Joker vs. others
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 16:14:50 -0800
  ...http://www.webfotos.co.uk/camperinterior/html/camper_interior_-_adventurewag.html Jim > On Jan 31, 2015, at 2:55 PM, John Dillon <johndillon@johndillon...
• Re: Vanagon/Westaflia hybrid?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 08:35:06 -0700
  ...They were also referred to as the Base >> Camper. As in base >> >model w/o too many camper options. >> > >> >BenT > > >===== >Tim Hannink >Goldibox - 1987...
• Re: New Eurovan info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 08:17:19 -0500
  ...He even had the rough price ranges for the different Eurovan models. So, unless he's BSin' me... >It is not clear what camper...
• what would Jimmy Buffet do? Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 13:42:35 EDT
  Are Country Campers and Adventurewagon different conversion companies? Or is the adventurewagon a Country Campers model? If they are different, how so? What are...
• Re: Plastic (or diecast) models
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 May 2003 21:05:16 -0500
  using Google to search for +"1/24" +car +models +Revell +vanagon yielded this http://members.aol.com/peoplekarsweb/modelkits.html vanagon camper kit $15...
• Looking for Late Model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carl Mims
  Mon, 02 Sep 1996 11:50:43 -0400
  I am looking for a Late Model Vanagon and have seen several Westy campers but no Vanagons... I may be wrong but I don...
• Re: Question for Week-ender or Multi-Van Owners
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:04:58 -0400
  That would be a 1986 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon Camper. Vanagon.com has the complete model information here: http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1986...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon Camper in local Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:14:32 -0500
  > > It IS a Revell model kit. > > Betcha. > > I want to see REAL photos. I thought the exact same thing! It looks "off" - the white...
• Re: Honey, I shrunk the Kids!(so they can fit in my Eurovan)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:36:26 +0100
  ...each of the below model years. > 1993 5cyl engine, GL, CL, MV, MV Weekender - 32 > 1995 5cyl EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) - 7...
• Classified posting
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 00:09:06 -0600
  ...Cassette Player Manual Transmission 1967 VW Bus, camper model, fresh rebuilt engine, all original interior in great condition. Runs great. Very little rust. Registered...
• Re: Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 11:37:40 -0700
  ...model year. My Westy was manufactured in 3/88, which > >was before the change - IMHO. > > Strange...I could have sworn that the FULL campers...
• Re: Vanagon/Westaflia hybrid?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 04:44:44 -0700
  It sounds like someone added a Westfalia pop-top to a non-camper Vanagon. What year was it? Is it a GL model van...
• Re: Weekenders & Westy Weekenders & Wolfsburg Westy Weekenders.....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:38:53 -0500
  ...The Vanagon Multivan was a model in 1990 & 1991 and my Camper standards, it wasn't much of a camper because it didn't...
• Re: 90 Vanagon Westfailia?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:59:54 -0500
  ...I was wondering if Westfalia always refers to the camper model, or is there something else I'm missing. >> Although Westfalia did the camper...
• European Camper/caravan vs. ours?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Walker
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 13:12:04 -0400
  ...I am planning a trip to Europe and plan to rent a VW camper/caravan for a month. I understand that the model I...
• Re: Swivel Seats
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 21:33:09 -0700
  ...all vanagon seats are the same, >with 2 sliding tracks underneath. >but on the poptop camper models, there was a swivaling track affixed to...
• Poptop conversion from bus camper.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 13:22:34 EST
  Has anyone tried a poptop conversion from a 70's camper onto a Vanagon? I recall someone on the list suggesting the models that...
• Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 11:13:08 -0400
  ...Was this a 2 >year only model?? I've seen the '86 Wolfsburg Camper and have not yet been able to determine what distingishes...
• Re: FS: NICE 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:27:30 -0700
  Westyman <syncrowestytd@MINDSPRING.COM> wrote: > It's a 1985 2WD Westfalia 'half-camper' Actually, its all Camper; the model with the 'kitchenette" is a...
• Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 14:52:23 -0500
  ...A fellow listee was kind enough to forward information that the "237" model BBS wheel had been TUV approved for a Vanagon Camper in...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 16:13:31 EST
  ...year an air cooled camper was made? I can see some clear > advantages. Anyone got any photos of that model? > > early 1983. in mid...
• Re: Mercedes Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 11:13:55 -0800
  ...Mercedes Camper > > > > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > > > It doesn't have > > > any larger wheels than the 4x2 models (195/70R15), > > > > I have a little to add...
• Re: European VW Delivery, Eurovan TDI
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 09:37:05 -0700
  ...Sorry, The EV campers are Eurobagos here too (since 1996 model year). There is a bit more selection of models north of the border...
• Re: 85 Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:13:04 -0400
  ...These models have the same pop-top as the full camper, but instead of the fridge/stove/sink assembly, they have a flip-up...
• Re: "Sage Green" Westy
  Historical mailing list - WOODRUT
  Thu, 15 Sep 1994 12:54:40 -0400 (EDT)
  >It's a 1979 Westphalia Camper, "sage green" exterior. > Question: What was the original color of the >bumpers on this model? >Mark Linton >1979...
• Re: Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:52:27 -0700
  ...Strange...I could have sworn that the FULL campers beyond the 1988 model year continued to have the standard (ie "tall") springs. At least...
• Re: EuroVan Types
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:44:35 -0500 (EST)
  Here's the brief rundown of US model types: 1993 CL - Base model, 7 passenger - 3 in rear, two in middle, 2 in front...
• Revell Transporter and Vanagon models &
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 08:14:33 -0800
  ...model is $35. Tell Dennis that Jon Christensen sent you & whoever else on the net! Jon Christensen '56 Ghia, '59 Panel, '63 Camper, '56...
• Re: Recovered my stolen 90 Multivan
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:26:36 EST
  ...Are they something in other models, not in campers? David M they only came in models with jumpseats.
• Re: Interior color
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 07:24:36 -0500
  ...all US model Vanagons had gray interiors. My '87 has a tan/brown one, and I have seen a similar 87 camper with a...
• Re: 83-85 Vanagons vs. 86-91 Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 May 2005 12:19:22 EDT
  ...snap-in curtains > and was offered in passenger-type Vanagons, not Camper models. > > tim..youre confusing the poor guy.. :<) its just easier to say...
• Re: Improvements to Vanagon crash safety? Maybe time for a Eurovan camper?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:22:45 -0600
  ...a camper van. Even though I too have > grown very fond of my Vanagon/Westy, I'm curious about a later model > Vanagon or...
• Re: still confused
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 28 Jan 97 14:38:37
  ...for 7. > >Complete Camper models were offered every model year from VW, the later >models being named the Vanagon Camper GL. These include all...
• Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Stan Dur
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 06:25:01 +0400
  ...I need leads on renting/buying a Westphalia conversion (maybe California model) Eurovan Camper (T4?). How do I make contact directly with Westphalia in...
• Re: Huh?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 25 Apr 97 23:35:39 CDT
  ...it's molded in white, and is a pop-top Westfalia camper, with complete interior. round headlights, and is molded as an air-cooled...
• Re: '80 non-L two tone sighting
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 02:10:07 EST
  ...those might be just the camper colors. i had a dark-blue/light-blue >non-L 1980 model (black bumpers and vinyl seats, with...
• vanagon camper plastic model kits
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 22:57:59 -0500
  ...just in case you wanted a model of your camper. :) not sure where you can find 1/24th scale people. ;) X101
• Re:Spotted EV Camper in Key West
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 19:09:53 +0000
  ...We could still get the Eurovan Westy (full camper) in Canada for the 1995 model year. The last were sold last fall here in...
• RE: Campers: Request for General Information
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Oct 1994 19:03:56 PDT
  ...I do not know if it's the same Dometic propane/electric model that is found in later model Westys, but it may be...
• '82 VW vanagon: Any known problems?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Doring
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 03:48:14 -0700
  Hi, I am a German who has travelled many countries over the last 27 years with VW campers (Models 63 to 79). I am...
• Re: 57 samba or 58?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 13:03:07 -0500
  ...model 23 is the Kombi (3 windows on sides, no interior panels or > headliner, rear seat standard) These were made into Westy campers > model...
• Re: 1970s heater boxes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Sep 1994 13:26:47 EDT
  where can i get the factory model, and how much do they run? avery 75 camper, 72 ghia (for sale)
• Re: '97 T4 Campers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 11:06:18 +0200
  ...A lot of people like me use old (Vanagon) models which are less expensive and offer more room and do their camper conversion themself...
• Re: FS; Removable single seat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:59:28 EST
  ...Black base. > > US models (85s) always seem to have the tan seat with brown base. > > > in the USA the only vanagon campers that got...
• EV campers: ground clearance
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 15:38:51 -0800
  Several EV Winnebago Camper owners have mentioned in the past the problem with the low ground clearance of the LP and grey water valves...
• Scale Model Busses
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 04:41:40 -0700
  ...camper electrical/water doors are missing completely, I'll make something to simulate those, probably to facilitate a non-camper model. The model can...
• What is a "weekender"?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:58:00 -0800
  ...Wolfsburg edition > camper, right? Kind of, the actual VW model designation is a Vanagon Camper. There is no mention of it being a 'Wolfsburg...
• Re: Budget Camper
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Bubble
  Mon, 23 May 94 09:34:37 CDT
  ...You must be a true VW survivalist if you want to go with the vintage models. IF you are mechanically inclined, there's nothing...
• van a/c
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 16 May 2021 23:47:58 +0000
  Do all the model year vans 82-91 have the same a/c unit? I know the distribution varies on the campers.
• Re: differences between '86, to '89 westfalias???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:04:46 CDT
  ...there was NO Camper available ... only the Camper GL. but the Camper Syncro is back, and there is a new model bus: the Vanagon...
• Re: How many syncro multivans were made? I have one, wh...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 11:55:55 EDT
  ...In 1986 and 1987 VW made "basic" (non GL) Camper models in both 2WD and Syncro form. These were like the complete GL Camper...
• Re: Looks like the electric VW camper is coming
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:39:21 -0700
  ...buzz-m > odel/?fbclid=IwAR2H1HTcv5DijJNHt1SDXFK27O-5bUVVTBQfpBpsYHTzAeilnQ1rYX55T1s > <https://rvbusiness.com/vw-to-offer-electric-campervan-based-on-its-id-buzz-model/?fbclid=IwAR2H1HTcv5DijJNHt1SDXFK27O-5bUVVTBQfpBpsYHTzAeilnQ1rYX55T1s> > > > > Stuart >
• Eurovan Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 12:04:31 -0500
  ...This is the model with the pop-top but not the full camper package. Are these things actually available anywhere? Has anyone actually seen...
• Wanted: Multivan or Camper...'86 to '91
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Thu, 21 May 1998 22:11:13 -0400
  Am interested in replacing the recently totalled Multivan ('90) with another late model Vanagon Multivan or Camper (must be pop top). As some of...
• Re: The skinny on importing German Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 11:35:24 EDT
  ...campers, i have 2 vanagon westys that i am parting with complete camper interiors and poptops with great canvas.. convert your US model passenger...
• Revell Model
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:29:07 -0400
  ...cgi.ebay.com/Revell-Volkswagen-Vanagon-Camper-Westy-NOS-model-kit_W0QQitemZ180105485987QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2581QQcmdZViewItem I haven't done a model in years - I probably shouldn't...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 16:13:19 -0500
  ...Last air cooled model? | | | >------------------------------------------------------------------------| What was the last year an air cooled camper was made? I can see some clear advantages. Anyone got any...