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• PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncros and 2WDs
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:17:53 -0400
  When camping, I don't like the hassle of attaching a hose and 5-gallon bladder to our sink drain (although this is what...
• Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 06:15:42 EST
  ...Been there done that too many times ! BTW, I hope you enjoy your new sink drain that you beat me out off on the...
• Gray Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:01:08 -0400
  ...If you are staying a full weekend in a campground and use your sink a lot you will have to empty this at least...
• Re: Fridge matters
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 03:35:21 EDT
  ...when we drain the sink, the water not only > comes out the bottom, but also the outside "city" receptacle on the side of > the...
• Continuing Saga of Camper Gear Removal and Rust Repair
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:01:15 -0400
  ...While taking off the hose to the drain the connector shattered. A picture is here: http://www.charlestownsoftware.com/vw/sink.html , does anybody...
• Faucet and Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 12:33:23 -0700
  ...The fridge fans ran continuously! > > What replacement faucet did you use? I have to replace my plastic > sink drain assembly, and was considering an...
• Re: PVC grey water tanks...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 07:47:31 -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: pics of the infamous pick n pull van!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:57:28 -0800
  ...The sink is a large stainless deep bowl model with integral drain board on one side. This is a standard house size sink and...
• Camper cabinets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 12:12:36 PST
  ...propane tank, Sink cabinet with burners and all the plumbing, rear side cabinet, upper cabinet, and the cooler unit. The guy said it was...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 23 May 2020 21:49:48 +0200
  ...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 - David Boan
  Sun, 24 May 2020 02:43:39 +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: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 24 May 2020 11:49:46 -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...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:10:51 -0400
  so, you don't worry about damage to the tank, tubing, and faucet when camping in winter? I bought my camper in April, and...
• Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncros and2WDs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:02:46 -0700
  ...Bulley wrote: > > When camping, I don't like the hassle of attaching a hose and 5-gallon > bladder to our sink drain (although this...
• Re: Gray Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:24:37 -0700
  ...If you are >staying a full weekend in a campground and use your sink a lot you will have >to empty this at least...
• Re: Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:15:24 -0800
  ...loop around the drain pipe, then out a hole that I cut in the lower right hand corner of the sink cabinet. I sized...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sun, 24 May 2020 14:47:47 -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...
• New to List, looking to buy Synchro, need lots of advice
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:56:47 -0400
  ...Are non-VW sink/stove/fridge combos available? Could we purchase a non-camper version, then convert? Obviously, I have a lot to learn...
• Re: Water/waste tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:06:15 -0700
  ...like the sink drains to it. if you could get a new one ..'mabye' ..but using a used gray water tank for water supply...
• Re: PVC grey water tanks...was: Auxiliary fuel tanks for Syncrosa...
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 16:47:45 EDT
  ...place for RHD vans). > BTW...Euro campers has a wee one that bolts up where the sink drains under > the van, but it ain...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:19:02 -0700
  ...Presently I have the standard aux battery under the driver seat but it seems to drain pretty quickly. I'm not very electrically minded...
• Back from Germany - No more Westfalia Campers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 13:21:08 EDT
  ...tank under the camper with a drain valve in the bottom of one of the cabinets. All in all, the camper was nice. The...
• Sink/stove removal proceedure - long
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 12:56:51 -0300
  ...Also unscrew and drain plug from the sink trap - or the floor end. Your just about ready to remove the sink/stove. Raise the...
• remove your van's hatch plugs and caulk your westy filler ports!! DO IT.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:16:34 EDT
  ...20 years ago, when your vanagon was shipped to Weidenbruck to Westfalia-Werke's factory to be made into a camper, they just cut...
• Re: Westy aux power straight from the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:46:03 -0700
  ...Having an aux means I don't worry about accidentally leaving something on and draining my starting battery. My worrying about that even makes...
• Re: Sound Insulation & Air conditioner--LONG
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:05:12 -0500
  ...Also unscrew and drain plug from the sink trap - or the floor end. Your just about ready to remove the sink/stove. Raise the...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:57:21 -0700
  Garden hose thread on the sink drain. I like the GW hookups, I have all three. Both water hook ups use a quick connect...
• Camper Closet Contents List
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:15:39 -0400
  ...Under Sink ----------------------------------------------------- Silverware Bottle & Wine Opener Can Opener Spatula Two Bottles Water Purifier Matches Playing Cards 12 Volt Hot Water Heater Sink Drain Plug...
• Re: Gray Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:56:41 EDT
  ...On my '93 EV MV, The gray water tank is built into the cabinet where the sink drains directly into it. The tank is...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:29:08 -0600
  ...Do you use it to sit on? >> Drain >> your oil or gas into? Porta potty? Step for the upper bunk? >> >> Tom-inquiring mind needs...
• Re: Q on converting bus to a camper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 17:00:51 AST
  ...Any ideas on how hard it would be to convert a regular bus to a >camper bus. Go for it, just forget the pop...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:16:40 -0400
  ...The only container >> I drain after every trip and let dry out, is the 13 gal. Westy tank. >> >> While camping in freezing conditions, it...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:06:25 -0400
  ...1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail > > Also, does anyone know where I can get a cap for the sink drain (under van...
• Re: Instructions for fridge removal
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 08:26:57 -0700
  ...Also unscrew and drain plug from the sink trap - or the floor end. Your just about ready to remove the sink/stove. Raise the...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 May 2020 19:58:36 -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...
• Re: Charging Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 23:07:21 -0800
  ...I left that original vw relay system intact, since I don't want to drain the secondary battery unnecessarily. When the camper is parked...
• Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:38:55 -0400
  ...The sink and water tank drains are there, and while it looks like it could be done it would be inconvenient. Especially because you...
• Re: Multi-use Vanagon - GL to Camper and back to GL
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:25:34 -0500
  ...BTW, I noticed that the latch for your stove and sink cover is on the front end (toward the driver) rather than the back...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:16:51 -0500
  ...Thanks, mcneely ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Garden hose thread on the sink drain. > > I like the GW hookups, I have all three...
• Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:58:18 -0700
  ...The sink and water tank drains are there, and while it looks like it could be done it would be inconvenient. Especially because you...
• '71 westy features?
  Historical mailing list - matt weasner
  Sun, 11 Aug 1996 01:27:33 -0700
  ...does the sink get its water supply? I see two pipes coming out of the floor, one is obviously the drain (I poured some...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:59:52 -0400
  ...1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail >> >> Also, does anyone know where I can get a cap for the sink drain (under van...
• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 07:22:34 -0700
  ...RVs or campers are required to have the propane outside...If I were working on someone else's camper, I'd do that...and...
• Re: Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 19:31:56 -0800
  ...Above the sink I replaced the old light with a fluorescent one. ($25 RV and camper supplies). Then in the back on the bottom...
• Re: Multi-use Vanagon - GL to Camper and back to GL
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:43:00 -0700
  ...BTW, I noticed that the latch for > your stove and sink cover is on the front end (toward the driver) > rather > than the back...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 May 2020 11:00:59 -0500
  ...I replaced the gasket around the sink drain >> where it exists under the floor, and I used plumbers putty around a >> hole where the...
• 95 Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 27 Feb 95 15:13:36 CST
  Volkswagen Camper Bare-bones RVing in an ultra-compact package from Winnebago Motorhome, April 1995 Tom LaRocque It was once called the Weekender package...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:10:17 -0500
  Also, does anyone know where I can get a cap for the sink drain (under van cap). The tether was broken on mine, and...
• Camperizing a non-westy syncro...creating an outdoor kitchen
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 1 May 2000 23:30:29 -0700
  ...Has sink with manual pull faucet from regular tank or simple plastic 1 or 2.5 gallon water bottles. Simple ice box (not fridge...
• LiMBO want ads ... for sale:
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Dec 95 13:59:49 CST
  ...very clean inside & out. $4500 firm, bill sides (407) 967-7537 (FL) 1984 Westfalia, full camper interior including stove, 3-way fridge, sink, etc...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:21:28 -0500
  ...does anyone know where I can get a cap for the sink drain (under van > cap). The tether was broken on mine, and I...
• Re: Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:06:33 -0700
  ...is easy to deal with by using a container under the sink drain or a picnic table rinse tub, and dumping it into the...
• Re: How to pack Westy for a long camping trip? (kickoff)
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Thu, 24 May 2001 21:10:06 -0400
  ...or folding > silverware, 3 sets > sink drain hose for use w/o gray-water tank where allowed > slotted serving spoon, lg. plastic > soap, liquid...
• Re: Fiamma and Aux Battery Kits, in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Graydon
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:41:57 -0400
  ...when I'm parked so it doesn't drain the aux battery. However, the light, camper panel and faucet work off the aux battery...
• Re: Side body repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 06:40:38 EST
  ...Also the moisture has no way of escaping and there are no drain holes on the floor and the insulation touches the floor. Remove...
• Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:59:56 -0400
  ...The sink and water tank drains are there, and while it looks like it could be done it would be inconvenient. Especially because you...
• A postponed maintenance issue returns to haunt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 01:33:48 -0500
  ...And I do own a Camper, after all (even if it does have a subaru engine in the rear). So, Tuesday evening was nice...
• Misc parts needed and other questions
  Historical mailing list - Caryl Bergeron
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 17:04:23 -0400
  ...came on the US Westfalia version and acts as a drain into the sink). 2. We've heard there is someone who makes a...
• Re: Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:38:10 -0700
  ...is easy to deal with by using a container under the sink drain or > a picnic table rinse tub, and dumping it into the...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:29:32 -0800
  ...Campers on the other hand have things that never go out of style like sinks, beds, stoves, refidgerators. Who wants to stay in a...