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• Re: Water level sensor in camper tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:08:01 -0700
  ...For about 2 years now we have been travelling/camping not knowing how much water we still have on board because the sensor has...
• bunk of 3 batteries
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:02:07 +0100
  ...With 195 AH on board I am secure. I obviously must watch not to drain the batteries too deep. And that is easy. I...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:36:05 -0700
  ...And every van should have a spare Ign Sw in the on-board back-up parts stash. Scott www.turbovans.com
• Eurovan Service manuals are here!
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Leon Choulat
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 21:39:20 -0500 (EST)
  ...From 1995 General, Engine, On Board Diagnostic, Fuel and Ignition (W42 070 193 112) 6. From 1993 Electrical Equipment (W42 070 193 109) 7...
• Re: Propex Heater Group Buy
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 10:36:22 -0700
  ...110? Strictly 12-volt, but you can easily rig up an on-board trickle charger to use 110. See: http://www.vanagon.com/info...
• Re: [Fwd: What size is the..]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:01:48 -0700
  ...able to change tires while on the > road without additional tools on board. > > Dan > > Benjamin Tan wrote: > > > In a message dated 8/30/00...
• Re: Census
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 12:53:05 -0400
  ...1991 Vanagon Carat (not to mention a very lovely bumper sticker that reads: "Funky Mama On Board" 1989 VW Fox 1999 Jeep Wrangler (husbands...
• (F)Re: Smoked Tailights Interested??
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 21:38:36 -0700
  ...Will the first five customers get a pair of fuzzy dice, a set of curb > feelers, and a "Baby on Board" window sticky?
• Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:43:48 -0700
  ...to natural gas powered vehicles that actually > must carry the fuel on board. > You forced me to read up on the definition of 'fossil...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:05:39 -0500
  ...regular vanagon tools. > I never even drive without this handy tool on board. > > Just clip one lead to the 'starter trigger terminal' on the...
• Re: Census
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 15:19:15 -0700
  ...1991 Vanagon Carat (not to mention a very lovely bumper sticker that > reads: "Funky Mama On Board" > 1989 VW Fox > 1999 Jeep Wrangler (husbands...
• Re: A&E Horizon Case Awning?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 10:22:25 -0600
  ...Wondering if they are to be used by putting those brackets on boards or something and then the feet slipped in? Sure do love...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:44:30 -0400
  ...The only halogen lamp we had on board was the chart light, and its little five-watt lamp survived our usage without resort to...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:18:28 -0600
  > I have yet to see any of those you mentioned 10 miles > up an old logging road with full camping gear on board. Mark...
• Re: Another Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:28:17 -0700
  ...straight pull on the chains used to lash the vehicle down > on board ship. > > Any receiver-mounted platform puts a disproportionate twisting force > on...
• another oil temp question
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 17:43:03 -0400
  ...my brother left los angeles with mobius, girlfriend, and a significant amount of stuff on board on about the 10th, and arrived in bellingham...
• Re: How to simply clean out the water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Thu, 4 Jul 2013 11:06:26 -0400
  ...Love having fresh running water on board! Once per year, I usually clean the level measurement points with a baking soda/water paste to...
• Anyone use this Heater for their Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:14:15 -0400
  Hi all I have been playing with making a Kit to connect to my outside on board Propane tank for my Westy. I have...
• Re: So let's talk about carrying green 1 LB Coleman cylinders
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:45:53 -0700
  ...Probably a good time to mention too that we should all have carbon monoxide and propane detectors on board, which reminds me I need...
• On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:52:48 -0400
  Hi all I went on a search for some white gas for my coleman stove. Found the Last can at cabelas today. They do...
• Westy Sink Pump Inop
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:48:20 -0400
  ...The on board water system doesn't seem to work. I turn the faucet on but nothing comes out. I don't hear the...
• 3rd Brake Light
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 10:45:40 -0800
  ...maybe it's good to have a little bust-worthy thing on board, and maybe not, since they also look for little things like...
• Tank Filler for '80 to '91 Westy - Pay it Forward
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:22:45 -0800
  ...I purchased the on board tank filler hookup for a '80 to'91 Westfalia from GoWesty awhile ago because the lid blew off the...
• Re: city water
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 09:47:48 -0700
  Bob, On my 90 Westy Syncro the water faucet has an internal check such that when water is pumped from the on board tank...
• Re: gfci outlet buzzes with inverter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:55:53 -0400
  ...A friend and I once spent half an hour trying to track down a strange noise at night on board Scamp. It turned out...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home? Marshall Brass Extend-A-Stay
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 17 May 2005 08:47:06 -0700
  ...The kit comes with hoses > to both use the on board tank to support a grill or camp stove and > another hose that allows...
• How much damage to engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ines?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 22 Jul 2017 09:43:15 -0400
  ...fire with water spray from 1.75 inch line using water on board fire truck. Distributor was still rotating when fire put out and...
• Re: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 28 May 1999 18:22:24 -0400
  ...I started with an inverter, and still have in on board for those items I occasionally use that are not 12 volt, but the...
• Re: Manufacturing Vanagons in private?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:48:00 -0500
  ...It is certainly a vision worth supporting. > > If my 200K mi WBX gives me the least bit of trouble, I'm on board > for...
• Re: On demand water hook up no water?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:32:57 -0500
  ...the hose from spigot hooked up and on but once the on board tank is > dry no more water comes out of the faucet...
• Minutiae: Floating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 95 17:38 CST
  ...door, filling the bus with water.<unquote> What in-duh-vidual on board thought of *that* one? Moral of the story, if you are...
• Re: Is Westy-lust justified? Do you use your appliances? was: chuckboxes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 21:25:16 EDT
  ...I use the on board fresh water, never hooking up a hose. A Port-A-Potti is a necessity. As for your second question...
• Re: Broken wire help
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:32:19 -0400
  ...Anyone know where it is? Thanx! Z --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
• Re: electrical insulation - source for fusion or silicone tape
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 13:12:57 -0400
  ...I am going to order some of this soon to use with wiring projects and to keep on board for emergency type repairs also...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:59:17 -0700
  ...I carry certain spares in all my Vanagons but the > ones I take to far flung places have a lot more spares on board...
• Re: fording in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:59:49 -0700
  ...and you'll find the 'recommended' spare parts that > should be on-board if you plan on driving to a place where factory service...
• Re: On Board Propane Tank needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 May 2007 05:55:41 EDT
  ...87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit" > From: azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> Subject: Re: On Board Propane Tank needed> T= o: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Most of...
• Re: novel solar shower spotted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:28:04 -0700
  ...I haven't seen much in the way of a heater circuit heat exchange for on board hot water. I also have a heat...
• westfalia
  Historical mailing list - mounir andre shemaly
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 12:15:05 +0200
  ...supposed to feed,the function of the 2 batteries I have on board ,especially that the manual I have is from the VW company...
• Re: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:41:50 -0400
  http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/on-boardwelder/index.html I've tried coat hanger.. it worked to put a tack in place to secure...
• HELP! Fuel line problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:53:58 +0100
  ...I am miles from a garage, full camping gear and family on board - but have email access for a few hours. Advice appreciated Paul...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:17:43 -0800
  ...When using a different display, the display control in the firmware must be adapted.     Which expansion options are there? The on-board computer has...
• OK Guys: We Need Yer Opinions on EV:Pleeeeese
  Historical mailing list - wsp
  Mon, 28 Apr 97 14:11:55 +0100
  ...Is there alot to the "life support" systems on board that we would have to rely on expensive or nonexistent service personnel? Will we...
• My dream vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 18:42:45 -0400
  ...And maybe have Brooke Burke on board for "Wild On...Vanagons." : ) That last part is TOTALLY impossible, but the rest could happen with a...
• Re: Healthiest way to lead an UnHealthy Vanagon lifestyle? (a long attempt at Phrydey humour)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:57:17 -0700
  ...with it, or just "Keep The Love Alive"? > > > > Tasted every fluid on board, sometimes intentionally (to ID a puddle), > sometimes unintentionally (blorp! drip right...
• Re: loose cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:45:11 -0400
  ...1991 Vanagon GL > > Cullen Stewart <cullberly@VERMONTEL.NET> writes: > >> I am on board with installing a newer replacement. Their is something >> about the old...
• Re: [Re: Census]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 13:01:34 MDT
  ...1991 Vanagon Carat (not to mention a very lovely bumper sticker that reads: "Funky Mama On Board" 1989 VW Fox 1999 Jeep Wrangler (husbands...
• Re: Packing a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 12:16:45 -0500
  ...If it isn't heavy, bulky or perishiable, we keep it on board. If it is heavy or bulky or needs some kind of...
• Re: Small gear trailer for vanagon- any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 27 May 2008 14:13:59 +0000
  ...Now, with my motorcycle on board, it becomes a bit of a challenge, especially on steep hills. The bike weighs approx. 500 lbs. U...
• Re: Computers on board?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Sep 1994 11:43:37 -0500 (CDT)
  > > Do any of you keep a computer on your brick? Besides the engine one, >I mean. I'm restoring a '73 Westy and want...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 May 2006 to 25 May 2006 - Special issue (#2006-444)
  Historical mailing list - Jenn Thomas
  Thu, 25 May 2006 12:03:24 -0700
  ...t leak oil, they just mark their spot --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:02:08 -0400
  ...store to a gas station has them. > Has anyone removed their on-board tank and adapted > their Westfalia system to work with those tanks...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:41:33 -0800
  ...a NP service truck came by and had an air compressor on board. There is video online of people doing it, The ones I...
• Re: OBD in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:27:17 -0800
  ...Only problem is, the Vanagon Digifant is a very early iteration of the product line and doesn't HAVE an On-Board Diagnostic system...
• Re: new dometic model
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 25 Aug 2018 09:37:47 -0400
  ...In fact the entire inside of the van is 220V with European plugs since that was the easiest way to connect the on-board...
• Re: Charging batteries in parallel ?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 07:03:32 -0500
  ...My question is how to charged them with my on board charger? Do I put positive on #1 battery and then put negative on...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 16:24:49 -0500
  ...NET> writes: > Not exactly basic, but a wonderful thing to have on board and > operating > at all times- the Boehler Digifant DigiTool. Gives direct...
• Re: bears burgling for food?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:00:04 -0800
  ...Sierras in a day or two, and hoping to keep food on- > board) > _________________________________________________________________ > Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Trevor
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:48:43 -0700
  ...Has anyone removed their on-board tank and adapted their Westfalia system to work with those tanks? I would seem one would mount the...
• Inside the van propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA.
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 21:21:31 -0800
  ...near Chorley in England all the conversions had the Calor bottles on board (in the rear cupboard). This was and still is common practice...