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• Re: Vanagon/Eurovan opinions sought
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 09:25:37 -0700
  ...BUT the Westfalia models come with camping features that are pretty appealing. The aircooled models are reliable and economical, but underpowered. The camper models...
• Re: Updates at www.Vanagons.org
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 2 Jan 2020 19:52:09 -0600
  ...1984 had five models: Vanagon, Vanagon GL, Vanagon Camper, Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition, and Camper Wolfsburg edition. 1984 included the first power steering and metallic...
• Re: will these wheels fit???
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 18:37:31 -0800
  ...Jonce ______________________________________________________________________ They should fit if the lug holes are large enough. '237' is the BBS model number. With that combination of wheel width, offset...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon Camper in local Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:55:53 -0600
  ...1985 Vanagon Camper in local Craigslist In a message dated 2/15/2011 11:18:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, magikvw@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Peach clolor van's code?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 19:29:29 -0500
  ...there was no peachy color used on us model campers.
• '80 non-L two tone sighting
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 05:02:38 -0800
  ...L model. I know where this person lives, so if any additional details are needed I could drop by. Not a camper either. - Jeff...
• Re: Was 1984 VW Vanagon Camper Now GTO
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Tue, 8 May 2007 11:47:44 -0400
  ...It was the Lancia Aurelia GT 2500 (model designation B20) of 1953. Walt
• Campers on Cape Cod- September
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 08:35:04 -0400
  Hi Volks YES! Campers on Cape Cod will be September 24-26th on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne MA. It...
• Vanagon Plastic Model question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:18:10 -0800
  ...Vanagon Camper (3 variants - a blue box monogram and two revells - one red, one modern) Magnum PI vanagon VW BUS UN VW BUS ELF...
• Speaking of jacks . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 13:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...1982 Vanagon and Vanagon Camper - 16 pages Early eighties brochure for ASI camper conversions. 1984 Wolfsberg Limited Edition brochure (covers all models) 1984 Vanagon...
• Westie Values
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 16:46:43 -0700
  ...Market Research Tables USED VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO CAMPERS RECENTLY SOLD: (wf/syncro denotes westfalia syncro camper) Hoch Motors Recent Sales 707-584-1199 Model Year...
• Re: Question about Syncro models
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 23:15:05 -0400
  JDB Imports has the following ad on www.AutoTrader.com 1987 SYNCRO WESTFALIA WEEKENDER !!!!!!!!!! VERY RARE CAMPER IN TOP CONDITION. OTHER CAMPERS AVAILABLE. CALL...
• A Greeting and a Vanagon-Wanted Message
  Historical mailing list - Jessica Evans
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:39:53 -0800
  ...No full campers, as I need the space for kids, relatives and musical instruments. It needs to be: Model year '86 or newer Auto...
• Re: Norcold Frig. in Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 18:43:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It was a full blown camper style with frig., shower thingee in the rear, pop top....and Norcold frig....1995 model. -- ______________________________________________________________________________ James Cook * The...
• Re: What kind of bus do I have? or Joel, change the stats!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 13:11:40 -0600 (CST)
  ...all sorts of model numbers show up for 1966 and >>1967. Most numerous are: >> >>22-15 Microbus >>23-42 Westy Camper <--- Aha! >>23-11...
• Re: Re Utilities
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 08:47:47 -0800
  ...VW models throughout my life except for the camper. > About a year ago while in Maine I got the itch for a camper after...
• 1980 Vans and color
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 10:08:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...camper in town similar to mine and it is light blue too. I was wondering if their is a relationship between the year, model...
• Re: 85 Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:19:14 -0500
  ...all the campers i've collected prior to that are pop-top and GL or L models with WV2ZB vins. in 1980, you can...
• Re: Is it a car or a camper?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:08:38 -0500
  ...I know the California >> models >> had a sticker specifying the vehicle as a motorhome (or camper). >> >> Cheers, >> >> Jeff >> >> >>
• Re: Another Tire Q
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 13:56:31 -0500 (CDT)
  ...trip. > What make/model tire should I purchase that works well on later model busi? > > Specs: '72 Safare Custom Camper > '77 2000cc F.I...
• Re: 1897 Vanagon? FW: reputible mechanic in San Diego?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 06:25:34 -0700
  ...of that model year... Hmm. Is it possible that you meant 1987? -- Zoltan Kuthy Seattle, Washington 425-775-4646 VW Westfalia Campers for Rent...
• Re: VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:41:20 -0400
  ...http://roadtrek.com/default.aspx << And these guys http://www.gtrv.com/models.htm who make "The Westy" camper that is laid out just...
• Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:09:23 -0800
  ...On the Eurovan Westy (Canadian model) when it was plugged, lights , fridge, aux.heater fan, and all the camper equipment, would be running off...
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:06:24 -0500
  There was only manufacturer of these units, although these units were cataloged as discontinued he matched the model number and the regulator was a...
• Re: PC300 inverter
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 11:14:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Kinda wish I'd splurged for the 1500 watt model. -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) San Diego (Actually La...
• Re: 1954 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Bob Repich
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 14:29:21 -0400
  ...camper in the world." Anybody > know if that's true? Take a look. It is not the oldest, as Westfalia has a 1950 model...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:18:13 -0500
  ...European model? Jeff > Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:29:16 -0700 > From: musomuso@GMAIL.COM > Subject: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC...
• Re: GVW of Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:30:08 -0700
  ...In my Camper (same model as yours), the GVWR for the rear axle (the heaviest one) is 2,866 lbs. The ramps should be...
• Optima Battery Experience (was: Batteries)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 03:39:36 -0400
  ...is a bit different with campers so fit & installation might be a bit different. I installed the "universal" model in both of mine which...
• Re: Screens for Westy Weekender Side Windows?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:57:11 EST
  ...the sliding side windows on Westy > full campers, but are they available for the Weekender models? The > side windows on my '86 Weekender look...
• seat interchangeability
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jul 1996 21:42:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...camper with the standard low-back seats, and would prefer ones with head rests (I already have one whiplash). Can seats from later model...
• Re: 1988 Camper Manual Download
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:23:44 -0400
  ...Refrigerator model must have changed between those years. << The fridge gained an automatic piezoelectric sparker. My 89, a late 88 build is manual. Geo...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:20:12 +0000
  the only vanagons that are worth decent money are the syncros and late model campers.. Hmmmm, define "decent money". There are currently 2 '84...
• There are 4 models as I see it.Re: full westy -vs- weekender
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:44:17 -0400
  Vanagon friends, I've seen what I would describe as 4 different models: 1 - 7 or 9 seat pass. Vanagon 2 - Sofa/bed side...
• Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 13:45:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...This model is more accurately described as a 1986 Vanagon Camper (no GL) or a 1986 Vanagon Camper Wolfsburg Limited Edition (still no GL...
• Re: '95 EuroVan Camper For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 7 May 2003 08:13:46 -0700
  ...All in all if you want a camper (and it doesn't have to be a Vanagon model) I highly recommend the 1995 Eurovan...
• Fwd: 1/10 scale model remote control Split
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 10:14:30 -0500
  ...1/10 scale model remote control Split To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Volks, just saw a 1/10 scale model remote control Split by...
• Re: '97 T4 Campers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:18:50 -0800
  ...picture of the new 1997 EuroVan Camper for prospective buyers to see; in reality the graphics and model specs posted on http://www.vw...
• fuel mixture adjustment on 81 Vanagons (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:40:51 CST
  ...in Costa Rica called Siesta Campers (http://www.edenia.com/campers). We have 3 aircooled gasoline 1981 Vanagon model Westfalias that all are running...
• Dictionary ... part II
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 95 15:14:13 PDT
  ...the name officially given by vw to the camper models (by Westfalia) during the 1956-1979 model years. some die-hards still call the...
• Re: Looks like the electric VW camper is coming
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:52:24 -0500
  ...buzz-m >> odel/?fbclid=IwAR2H1HTcv5DijJNHt1SDXFK27O-5bUVVTBQfpBpsYHTzAeilnQ1rYX55T1s >> <https://rvbusiness.com/vw-to-offer-electric-campervan-based-on-its-id-buzz-model/?fbclid=IwAR2H1HTcv5DijJNHt1SDXFK27O-5bUVVTBQfpBpsYHTzAeilnQ1rYX55T1s> >> >> >> >> Stuart >>
• Re: Info wanted RE: Country Homes Camper AC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 08:17:55 -0500
  ...The CH camper I am > parting out has the late model Vanagon AC ductwork cut and plugged at the > opening of the poptop. But...
• Re: really dumb newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:21:31 EST
  ...html), the only non-GL models available in the US in 1987 were the Camper and the Camper Syncro, both of which would have...
• friday chevy airstream
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 May 2011 16:31:48 -0600
  $95k yuck Airstreams are cool but not sure about this camper van model they have come out with. and the sticker price..... *2011 Airstream...
• F.S. Bentley repair manual
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jun 1997 13:14:19 -0400 (EDT)
  I have an extra Bentley Vanagon Repair manual for models 80-89, for gas, diesel, and syncro, and camper. Will sell for $50.00...
• Re: EuroVan MV $ ?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Broussard
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 17:36:25 -0700
  What is an MV? What model type is a Camper fully equipped? Eric -----Original Message----- From: Willie T. Lafrades [SMTP:WLafrades@AOL.COM] Sent...
• Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:45:59 -0700
  Hi All, Someone told me recently there is some kind of aftermarket headrest that would slide onto the rear seats of a camper model...
• Re: Looks like the electric VW camper is coming
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:16:27 -0800
  ...electric-campervan-based-on-its-id-buzz-m <https://rvbusiness.com/vw-to-offer-electric-campervan-based-on-its-id-buzz-model/?fbclid=IwAR2H1HTcv5DijJNHt1SDXFK27O...
• RE: 74 camper, Gas Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Ufer
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 17:05:15 -0500 (EST)
  Hi Daniel, I just installed an Eberspaecher BN2 underneath my '76 Camper. I also have the installation instructions, owners manual and trouble shooting guide...
• Re: still confused
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:22:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...Any model year will wave at least a van version and a camper version... Mark '85 retrowesty "Duckmobile"
• Re: Are all Wolfsburgs Automatics?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:49:16 -0800
  ...t the model that most people think of when they think of a "Wolfsburg". The syncro version of the Vanagon Camper (non-GL)would...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:32:28 -0500
  ...Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals and Sales Offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles Area (650) 298-8823 (phone...
• Friday - Cool stuff in Issue 9 of VW Camper & Commercial
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 09:30:56 -0500
  ...Bus models 02086473006 or 07816385772 Insulated Windscreen Covers for T2 www.bluebird-type2.co.uk Propane Conversions www.gasautomotive.co.uk 15" Camper Steering...
• Re: Whats a Caravelle Carat & whats an Adventure Wagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 02:35:16 +0200
  ...Personally, I have a Caravelle C Syncro Reimo camper. The Jailbars were often mounted on delivery models, to protect the windows from goods that...
• EV News
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:19:57 -0500 (EST)
  ...Lastly, she said that while the '96s would be out in the same models as the '93s, that there could be a camper out...
• Re: Model changes
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:37:05 EST
  ...usually ASI aka Riviera campers were converted from base model vanagons during 80-83.. then 84 up they were converted from 7 pass GL...
• Re: Friday Trvia Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:49:29 -0800
  ...And I did say 'on later models' because of the subtle changes that were made in the camper package over the years I don...
• vw diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 96 09:55 PDT
  I'm hoping to buy a VW van, camperized and diesel powered. I'd appreciate any tips on good/bad models and any other...
• For Sale: Offical Bently Repair Manual for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Gardner
  Thu, 29 May 2003 15:47:51 -0400
  I have 2 Bently Offical repair manuals which include gas, diesel, syncro, and camper models. I am asking 40/each and 5 dollars for...
• Re: New 2003 Eurovan Westy now availble in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Peder
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 15:19:39 -0500
  ...The full camper is still a Winnie. Peace out, Peder > Are the US MV's Westfalia's? If the Canadian model is really a...