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  • ~400 great miles today, round Oregon..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:41:11 -0700
    In the Inline 4 powered 84 'topless' camper..Wonderful rig, this Van... Today's trip was just what I had in mind when I...
  • Greetings/my Van/'87 coolant
    Historical mailing list - Harold May
    Sat, 15 May 2004 04:00:28 -0700
    ...Last year my wife bought a '93 EuroVan MV pop top camper (only had 45,000 miles at the time). Again, no stove/sink...
  • Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 May 2022 12:41:00 +0000
    ...space.  Mine has toolbox, folding shovel, jumper cables, axe, buck saw, sink drain hose, jack and blocks, griddle, porta pottie chemical. bag of electrical...
  • Re: Rodents
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 24 May 2020 11:02:48 -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...
  • Camper Light Mystery Resolved
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:11:11 -0500
    ...The long answer is below. <br><br> The rear camper light in this 91 wouldn't work unless I ran a separate diagnostic jumper...
  • Re: Rodents
    Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
    Sun, 24 May 2020 13:13:38 -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...
  • Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:24:58 -0500
    ...oven pads, 2 pad or notebook pad to protect sink drain tank from punctures -- old linoleum square paper towels, 2 rolls parachute cord, 2...
  • Re: Sears Tools
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:53:28 -0500
    ...Do you use it to sit on? >>> Drain >>> your oil or gas into? Porta potty? Step for the upper bunk? >>> >>> Tom-inquiring mind needs...
  • This is the Alaskan List, enjoy...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:33:14 EDT
    ...oven pads, 2 pad or notebook pad to protect sink drain tank from punctures -- old linoleum square paper towels, 2 rolls parachute cord, 2...
  • Re: Fiamma and Aux Battery Kits, in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
    Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:21:45 -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: Anybody use one of these?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:45:08 -0600
    ...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: Anybody use one of these?
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:01:33 +0000
    ...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: Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:22:29 -0500
    ...oven pads, 2 pad or notebook pad to protect sink drain tank from punctures -- old linoleum square paper towels, 2 rolls parachute cord, 2...
  • Re: Anyone Installed/Used One of these?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:55:29 -0700
    ...tank must be > modified to install into the space where the sink drain comes out of the = > bottom of the van. > The hoses can...
  • Re: holes in front wall of battery box.
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:47:52 -0300
    ...My plumber is on site this morning and suggested using an ABS tub/sink drain flange. A flange or a {half/clam} shell would...
  • Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:14:56 -0500
    ...Yes you can replace a faucet or clear a drain but > installing a > heating system or adding sinks and toilets is definitely out. > Especially...
  • Re: VW Campground Reviews
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:00:58 -0400
    ...should do what the tent campers do. I did use my sink (with a catch bucket under the drain), but poured the gallon and...
  • Re: Greetings/my Van/'87 coolant
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 15 May 2004 12:10:35 -0700
    ...Last year my wife bought a '93 EuroVan MV pop top camper (only had 45,000 miles at the time). Again, no stove/sink...
  • Re: Sears Tools
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:26:50 -0700
    ...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: Greetings/my Van/'87 coolant
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 May 2004 08:32:09 -0400
    ...Last year my wife bought a '93 EuroVan MV pop top camper (only had 45,000 miles at the time). Again, no stove/sink...
  • Re: Vngns ARE junk!
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Wed, 9 Mar 2005 12:26:35 -0800
    ...value > doesn't exist. > Campers on the other hand have things that never go > out of style like sinks, beds, stoves, refidgerators. > Who wants...
  • Vngns ARE junk!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:44:13 -0800
    ...Roll into your local dealer's service bay with an '80 Vanagon -- or an '80 Mustang -- and watch the blood drain from the face...
  • DaBoat 2 liter update, junkyards (long)
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 3 Oct 1995 10:41:41 -0700 (PDT)
    ...in a VW camper. :) The 110V electric hookup thingie was also mounted under the bench seat instead of behind the sink like mine. It...
  • Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Tue, 25 May 1999 17:07:36 EDT
    ...The sink has a drain to a gray water tank, thermostat controlled heat, linoleum floor for easy cleaning, the fridge (with tiny freezer) works...
  • Re: Aux battery & isolator
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:53:03 -0800
    ...My guess is that the only way that would happen would be if you drained the aux battery completely. Then, perhaps, it would draw...
  • Re: Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:24:51 -0700
    ...or folding > silverware, 3 sets > sink drain hose for use w/o gray-water tank where allowed > slotted serving spoon, lg. plastic > soap, liquid...
  • magic bus is dead; want parts?
    Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
    Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:53:59 -0400
    ...It was originally a Vanagon L (non-camper model); a company in Oakland did a camper conversion on it that makes it look remarkably...
  • Re: Sears Tools
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 04:36:04 -0700
    ...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: Anybody use one of these?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:31:19 -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: Oil cooler placement?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 1996 21:32:48 -0700
    ...under the chassis, >drivers side, kind of ahead of the drain for the sink (yes it's a 77 >Westy), and the front of...
  • Re: To Buy or Not to Buy?
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Sun, 23 Oct 1994 10:01:17 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Check sink drain (may leak into pantry). Check for fresh water tank leaks (look at floor in adjacent closet; let sit overnight and look...
  • Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 25 May 1999 18:32:47 -0400
    ...The sink > has a drain to a gray water tank, thermostat controlled heat, linoleum floor > for easy cleaning, the fridge (with tiny freezer) works...
  • EV Winnebago - First Road Trip Report (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 13:24:51 -0500
    ...the burners which can function as a drainboard. There is also a work surface beside the sink. The grey water tank finally allows us...
  • vw autoist again: shameless plug for Eurovan Camper. :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 08 Jun 95 13:25:52 CDT
    ...12 Eurovan Camper - Converted Winnebago is a VW home on the road By David T. Suchomel, Cedar Rapids, IA Having camped before with three...
  • Re: Anyone not having problems?VW
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 19:19:19 EDT
    ...I like all its nifty camper stuff - sink and fridge and cupboards and beds and such. I feel happy when I'm in it...
  • Re: City water hookup
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 7 Sep 2023 15:09:28 -0400
    ...I drain my sink hoses every yer. But the sure flow connector for city water will hold some water unless blown out or something...
  • '82 Adventurewagen to be dipsosed of (long)...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:21:51 -0700
    ...Gray water holding tank with drain valve Stainless steel sink with cutting board cover Hanging clothes closet Various drawers and cabinets for storage Folding...
  • Long ..Re:Help Me Before I Spend a Fortune "on an EV"
    Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli~+212.238.2563
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:50:02 -0500
    ...The sink is nice but I might have asked for slightly larger pipes for the drain. Otherwise it is the coolest to be able...
  • Underseat storage bucket
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:48:56 -0500
    ...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: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:03:44 -0800
    ...I hardwired a Guest charger to the battery and plugged it into the AC socket under the sink. Works great. There are dual-battery...
  • Re: Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 19 Sep 2004 08:59:21 -0500
    ...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 21:26:08 -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: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:05:29 -0700
    ...up outdoors -- >> easier to me than the tiny sink. Two can hardly work on cooking >> together with the available space in the camper. >> >> Dave
  • Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
    ...Do not simply connect both batteries in parallel or the weaker one will constantly drain the stronger one and there will be other undesirable...
  • Second battery, the story on relays.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:06:40 -0600
    ...That's just not long enough, especially when you consider the drain that the sink pump, computer and other gadgets would add. So I...
  • Re: A/C Grey Filter Spewing
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:41:47 EDT
    ...The hoses are the two drain hoses for the drip tray, and the freon hoses to and from the evaporator. The drain hoses are...
  • Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:43:36 -0700
    ...up outdoors -- >>> easier to me than the tiny sink. Two can hardly work on cooking >>> together with the available space in the camper. >>> >>> Dave
  • Big Trip Report [part 9, long]
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 13:15:51 -0700 (PDT)
    ...drained the pasta, the steam billowed up and instantly condensed on the cold roof. We had water dripping off everything inside the camper, and...
  • My Trip so far
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 01:06:36 -0400
    ...Drain in sink broke when I tried to tighten it to stop a leak. Need to find a hose that fits. Line from City...
  • Aux. battery & accessories installation report (long)
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:59:30 EDT
    ...Charges the battery and runs 12V appliances when the camper's plugged in to 110V. Very small - about a 4 inch cube. This is...
  • Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:15:46 -0800
    ...Batteries love room temperature, Westie Campers love the extremes. Figure what you need in the way of Capacity and then double it, you will...