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Re: IKEA Multicolour Dioder Lightstrip
Historical mailing list - J B
Thu, 2 Aug 2012 01:07:01 -0400
...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1M-Waterproof-30-SMD-5050-RGB-LED-Strip-light-24key-= IR-Remote-Control-/221037232904?pt=3DUS_String_Lights_Fairy...
Re: chains
Historical mailing list - Dick Taylor
Thu, 23 Dec 1999 08:37:22 -0800
...Some other things that make for easier chain installation are warm clothing, a good pair of waterproof gloves, a warm cap, and something to...
Re: Van insolation
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sat, 2 Apr 2022 18:17:27 -0500
...Peel & Seal Instant > Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes.com > > | | | > Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs ... > | > > I used it in...
Re: Reccomendations on car cover for Vanagon wanted
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Tue, 8 Apr 2014 09:46:56 -0700
...anyone with recommendations on a good car cover that would > be waterproof and breathable for covering a Westy parked outside. > I live in the...
RE: Canvas awnings?
Historical mailing list - Araujo, Alex
Thu, 19 Jun 1997 08:10:23 -0400
...They made it out of the same heavy-duty canvas that they make boat covers out of, and not only is it waterproof, but...
Re: Bus Depot side tent material?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:56:54 -0400
...Wondering if anybody miraculously knows that type of fabric Bus Depot uses for their tents? I’m looking for the brown waterproof nylon - not...
Re: back up lights options
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Wed, 4 Jul 2018 18:45:39 -0500
...these wired to the taillight > > > > > https://www.amazon.com/Light-Northpole-Waterproof-Off-road-Mounting/dp/B01EJWB40Y/ref=ya_od_pd_dx_gr_1...
Re: Van insolation
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 3 Apr 2022 09:42:49 -0600
...Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes.com > > | | | > Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs ... > | > > I used it in...
4sale roof luggage rack cargo bag
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:31:06 -0400
...your extra gear securely and moderately dry (it's NOT 100% waterproof, neither is GoWesty's) New never used (only taken out of the...
'56 Kombi Progress Update
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 14 Oct 1994 09:34:43 -0700 (PDT)
...the roof! I also greased up the rails slightly with some waterproof grease. That made the biggest difference! I had a real hard time...
Re: Followup to last month's "Thar I was"
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:35:58 -0800
I would just use electrical contact cleaner, then encase it in something waterproof, or move it into the westy cabinet or put it under...
Passing through creek, engine misses badly
Historical mailing list - John Clemens
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 15:15:01 -0800
...I want to locate it and then try to waterproof it. I'm guessing it's on the left side of the engine, but...
Re: Roof vent for hardtop Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Sat, 31 Jul 2004 08:51:40 +0200
...But go to a boatstore, they often sells good, waterproof stuff ! Calle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Moon" <moonf4@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: Dometic + related Electical Questions -- searched archives
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:21:38 -0400
...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ancor-Marine-Waterproof-Inline-ATC-Fuse-Holder-30A-Max_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec50Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem290140057912QQitemZ290140057912 Mike neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > Re: my...
When storing under cover, was: Q - Best cover for Westy?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:14:43 -0400
...This > stuff is wind and waterproof but breaths and allows moisture to pass > through. This stuff is comparatively cheap. Larry P.S. what could...
Re: Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Tue, 16 May 2000 08:30:41 -0700
At 11:05 PM -0400 5/15/00, Todd Guttman wrote: >Have any Westy owners on the list tried treating their canvas tops >with...
Re: NVC - Camping Tent Problem
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 04:14:45 +0000
...I don't have a clue how to remove all the urethane coating on the nylon (which is what makes it waterproof) If you...
Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing
Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:09:47 -0700
...Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing (was RE: RAISED ROOF hard tops On my Westy I have the acrylic 3 vent canvas. The only time I had...
Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing (was RE: RAISED ROOF hard tops
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:06:09 -0400
My poptop canvas has never leaked on me (and I've camped in some fierce rain and wind)... of course, I sleep downstairs, so...
Re: Westy Roof Bag
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 14 May 2023 19:39:11 -0400
...Eric Caron > On May 13, 2023, at 11:03 PM, Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM> wrote: > > GoWesty sells a nice waterproof bag for the...
Re: fiberglass repair
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:27:58 -0700
...So pop top is no longer waterproof. >> >> Here's a link to a photo of the damage. >> >> https://share.icloud.com/photos/046b7gg9l85saFtGiSNYxP_Uw...
Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:02:18 -0400
...I can mount to the underside of the van with a waterproof cover. Maybe under the sink cabinet? My connectors and controller are currently...
12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:02:47 -0800
...Relay is a 5 pin waterproof type. 87a of relay is normally closed. As is, the wire from 87a is taped and firmly cable...
Re: mechanic's creepers
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:30:26 -0700
...stows neatly, doesn't require a jack to use, |(safety issue), waterproof, non toxic, won't pinch your leticibles, easily |replaceable, recyclable, can be...
Re: New Westy Product
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:14:11 EST
...Does it come in any other colors? I use a 4' wide American flag made from waterproof nylon that I got from a flag...
Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:36:52 -0400
...Amazon .ca > > https://www.amazon.ca/Potensic-Semi-rigid-Inspection-Megapixels-Waterproof/dp/B06WLL26TF/ref=sr_1_4/147-2898271-1460048?ie=UTF8&qid...
Re: Van insolation
Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
Mon, 4 Apr 2022 08:02:01 -0800
...Peel & Seal Instant > > Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes.com > > >> > > >> | | | > > >> Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs ... > > >> | > > >> > > >> I used it in...
Re: fiberglass repair
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:05:35 +0000
...So pop top is no longer waterproof. > > Here's a link to a photo of the damage. > > https://share.icloud.com/photos/046b7gg9l85saFtGiSNYxP_Uw...
Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:19:43 -0700
...I would question how easily it could be made waterproof, or at least resistant. Perhaps it would be good to hinge it at the...
Re: @#$%! Trees!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 May 2016 01:47:33 -0400
...several years later the bondo - which is NOT waterproof like fiberglass is- will bubble out around each hole that was drilled in the sheetmetal...
Re: repair manuals
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 18:42:35 -0500
...The Haynes still looks new but the Bentley is bent, beat-up and waterproofed from the grease and oil smears. Get the Bentley. -----Original...
Re: living in a westy or weekender for a few months while travelling
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 23 May 2002 01:54:01 -0400
...The canvas is not waterproof, it's water repellent!!! The Westy is roomier than my neighbor 19 feet GM camper. >>>Cooking and cleaning dishes...
FS: 1984 GL in NC
Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 19:51:34 -0800
...excellent engine, drivetrain, & suspension, very good interior, rusty exterior, but still waterproof inside. Interior: We've had this van for years, and the interior...
Re: [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:50:03 -0700
...On 05/15/2012 10:31 AM, David Beierl wrote: > Something thin and stiffish and waterproofy.
Re: Spare tire storage and protection
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 6 Apr 2021 19:04:17 +0000
...two and covered the tire both ways. > > This would create a waterproof storage area in my spare tire and also protect my new tire...
Hitch step new van improvement
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:02:38 -0400
...It looks waterproof to me and items could be placed in ziplocks and stored there. I know it is crazy but what fun it...
Re: Front Door Speakers
Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
Sun, 19 Dec 1999 15:31:54 EST
...hassels? I don't want to > > risk destroying the inside panel of the door or opening the waterproof > > plastic in the door? > > > > Suggestions appriciated. >>
Contemplating H4 headlight upgrade?
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Tue, 23 Nov 2004 11:10:58 -0500
...headlight kit) and cover the connections with heat shrink, for a waterproof seal. I need to do this because in North Carolina we have...
Building a shower stall
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:39:14 -0400
...After looking for fabrics on the web I discovered that waterproof fabrics can be pretty expensive. Perhaps this is why the German pre-made...
Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:32:10 -0700
...I would hesitate using high pressure spray in there since the electrical connectors have minimal waterproofing (even when new) and it'll splash all...
Re: rainfly
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:01:40 -0800
...Canvas is not waterproof and soaks through, but the water stays in the fabric, doesn't drip. In November when I was camping in...
Re: Replacement door panels
Historical mailing list - Troy
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:36:48 -0900
...Any type of acrylic panel is also going to be completely waterproof. I know that the front doors have a vapor barrier, and I...
Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:38:17 -0700
...Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing (was RE: RAISED ROOF hard tops > > > On my Westy I have the acrylic 3 vent canvas. The only time I had...
Re: roof top storage container for westy and etc
Historical mailing list
Sun, 6 May 2018 17:00:53 -0400
I have been thinking about a waterproof box to fit in the luggage area on top of the Westy. Wouldn't want anything too...
re Poptop Canvas
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Mar 1996 23:29:00 -0700
...Detergents or solvents may remove the waterproofing. Dry before folding. 2. Canvas should be stored only when dry and clean. 3. When closing pop...
Re: rubber part for refrigerator vent
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:16:03 -0700
...I was just looking for a very waterproof seal and this has worked for a few years now. I think I would go to...
TransAwn, Catalina 2500 Awnings
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:58:23 -0700
...De-mountable (you can take it off) Waterproof Opaque Quick setup Adjustable height and outreach Definitely marks you as an RV-er Disadvantages Heavy...
Re: Van insolation
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 2 Apr 2022 23:35:18 +0000
...The stuff at Lowe's is called "Peel and Seal". Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes...
westy roof cargo bag
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:06:00 -0400
...your extra gear securely and moderately dry (it's NOT 100% waterproof, neither is GoWesty's) This isn't a giant regular SUV sized...
Re: Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 20 May 2019 10:52:32 -0500
...just one of many choices. < https://www.amazon.com/Kuject-Connectors-Waterproof-Electrical-Automotive/dp/B073RMRCC3/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1T97WRUB19CTU&keywords=heat...
Re: Westfalia Luggage Rack NEEDED
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 14 May 2010 14:20:06 -0700
...As a result, the whole thing > (Including Custom Waterproof bag courtesy of Tom Busse) is gone. > In order to leave for my great eastern...
Re: Westy Tent Sale----
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:20:11 EDT
...Sides zip up to make very open awning, nice insulation in the roof, lighter than the old one, more waterproof, less prone to rot...
Re: roof top storage container for westy and etc
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 7 May 2018 11:00:24 -0700
...A big advantage for us is that the bags (like big, waterproof duffels) can be used for other purposes, like air travel. We have...
Sway bar link breakage - are you at risk?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:26:11 -0700
...semi-annual lubage of the links, sleeves and bushings with some waterproof grease would help to reduce the likelyhood of this type of failure...
Re: update floor in camper without removing cabinets
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Sun, 11 Aug 2019 19:00:38 -0400
...a little at the front and back bulkheads. I LOVE IT. Waterproof. Soft on the knees. Catches and traps spills. Washes up with a...
1978 Camper for sale
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:44:46 -0700
...but it looks like one...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Engine: 2.0l Fuel Injected Camper: Waterproof poptop lining Strong and smooth No leaks or cuts Newly smogged Sink...
Re: electrical insulating goop
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 17 Feb 2002 20:47:57 -0600
...Silicone works fine also.The > Scothkote is > >only a waterproofing agent not an electrical insulator. So you have > to > >tape the connection first. John...
Re: Generic or VW O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 5 Apr 2003 06:59:29 EST
...The wires and all connections must be waterproof. Little bit of work but saves a few bucks Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A...
Rust repair questions
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Mon, 31 Mar 1997 17:45:02 -0800
...The latest VW Custom & Classic issue on rust repair talks about using an "All Metal" filler (as opposed to epoxy) to provide a waterproof...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:08:53 -0700
...I am going to try to sew up some leather (or even waterproof nylon) > boots to replace the rubber. > > > > Jim > > On Tue, Aug 30...