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Re: A newbie needing hard starting help
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:16:19 -0700
...One is at the battery, the other is under the car from transmission to the body. I file or grind the surfaces shiny, connect...
Re: RIP 93 Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sun, 5 Dec 1999 13:19:42 -0800
...Not much metal bumping involved 'cause it's straight, remember? Strip to bare metal, replace battery box if the least bit thin from corrosion...
Now charging of house batteries Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:42:00 -0500
...When= the battery is fully charged a very short pulse of current is applied to= the battery every 4 seconds to keep the battery...
Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:49:08 -0500
...There is a lot of heat stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Sat, 6 Jan 2007 16:46:36 +0000
...Pulled that stuff out and took the top off of the battery compartment. 12.5 volts at the battery. Something's amiss. Bad power...
Hitch-hikers and karma
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:24:17 -0700
If the battery on my cell phone had not gone out then I would have made a post of sorrow and parts request to...
Re: Electric Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:54:01 -0500
...than a battery, and can accept and give their charge quickly (and fully) billions of times? How about a large bank of 1 Farad...
Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:13:58 -0400
...placed it last in order to check my voltage >on my battery bank. d'oh! it'd be nice to have a fixed meter...
Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:27:24 -0500
...placed it last in order to check my voltage on my battery bank. d'oh! it'd be nice to have a fixed meter...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 12:34:43 -0600
...A battery blanket and an inline coolant heater were used for those areas. I tried the dipstick heater, which didn't work too well...
Re: High idle issues
Historical mailing list - John C...
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:36:29 -0600
...We had the battery tested, > it tested fine and all of the connections were checked. I just found a > string that suggested changing out...
Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:00:37 -0700
...A cheap battery charger to do the conversion? Like http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45005 ? These things can be noisy...
Battery in Engine Compartment ... NOT
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:41:04 -0800
Well why not just put the 12 volt starting battery and two 6 volt trojan batteries both wired in series for 12 volts all...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:51:00 -0700
...There is a lot of heat > stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. > > Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: Christmas lights??
Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:28:44 -0800
A converter turns AC (wall outlet) into DC (12V like a car battery). An inverter turns DC (12V) into AC (110V wall outlet). A...
'82 Westy 5 cyl TD conversion project for sale
Historical mailing list - Brian Bush
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:00:08 -0600
...the mechanic was never able to finish the job due to bankruptcy. Now, I have everything sitting in my garage, ready to go, but...
Re: solar setups?
Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:41:01 -0500
...amp Morning Star Pro Star charge controller and 132 amp hour battery bank. My recent addition to the system is a 100 watt foldable...
friday funny
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:46:01 -0700
...everything's great "but her head." Butterface - see Buitterhead Cash My Check (Can you) - Bank lingo for when a man asks a woman if...
gauges for a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Wed, 25 Jun 1997 19:58:51 -0400
...Buying all my gauges and senders and pods from RMMW would break the bank. Who's got good prices on VDO gauges and senders...
Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 113, long
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:23:02 -0400
...These rely heavily on large battery banks and inverters and batteries need time to charge. As one of those folks with a large RV...
Re: High idle issues
Historical mailing list - Rene Ditton
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:30:31 -0700
...We had the battery tested, it tested fine and all of the connections were checked. I just found a string that suggested changing out...
Re: [Syncro] Re: dual battery isolator
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:39:06 -0400
...If both banks of batteries get the 14 volts, then each will take the current it requires. A heavy duty, 150 RV style relay...
Re: Insurance
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 19:17:06 +0000
...But, that was a long time ago, I owed the bank for > > that car (something I would never do, now, of course), and the...
Re: Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:01:05 -0500
...The only thing that seemed wrong was that it acted like the battery was not fully charged and would hesitate a bit, but then...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:17:07 -0500
...There is a lot of heat >> stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. >> >> Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: Hello Frank....
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 23 May 2005 16:53:09 EDT
...Here I have mounted two voltage gauges (one for the primary circuit and one for the secondary camping battery circuit). I also have a...
Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 23 May 2005 17:04:36 EDT
...Here I have mounted two voltage gauges (one for the primary circuit and one for the secondary camping battery circuit). I also have a...
Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:29:57 -0800
...three, most usually only two will act as than house bank, or house battery. Honestly, not sure how you determine how much is needed...
Re: Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:01:37 -1000
...Weekender closet, side table, rear mattress cover > Luggage rack (only) > Water/battery level LED panel, sink trap, etc. > > Square headlight; right low beam (damaged...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:27:55 -0700
...There is a lot of >>> heat >>> stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. >>> >>> Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:12:59 -0700
...There is a lot of heat >>> stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. >>> >>> Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: Hey folks; horror; New Beetle?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 11 May 2003 14:32:53 -0400
...probably bank repossession. I can imagine how it was taken care of, especially once they new the repo man was coming. The battery was...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:19:31 -0800
...You should see nearly battery voltage at + side of each FI plug. As for swapping each FI plug onto the known good injector into...
Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:56:43 -0500
...But as long as I have my own drawings of where the wires are going and what fuse panel and which battery bank, etc...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:13:26 -0700
...There is a lot of >>>> heat >>>> stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. >>>> >>>> Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 23 May 2005 16:17:17 -0700
...Here I have mounted two voltage gauges (one for the primary circuit and one for the secondary camping battery circuit). I also have a...
Re: solar question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 21:57:00 -0700
...Mervyn, > > With an efficient fridge and enough amp hours in your battery bank you > should be really happy with a 130 watt. I get...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:55:23 -0700
...There is a lot of >>>> heat >>>> stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. >>>> >>>> Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: questions from a Vanagon novice
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Sun, 22 Feb 2004 10:46:57 -0500
...Does anyone have experience with having a second battery to provide these services? What kind of battery should I get, how do I connect...
For Sale: 1989 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Tanja Bomb
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 10:47:29 -0800
...all cashier's checks are subject to a five day hold by my banking institution.
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:17:46 -0500
...There is a lot of heat >>>> stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. >>>> >>>> Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: High idle issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:22:13 -0700
...We had the battery > tested, it tested fine and all of the connections were checked. I just > found a string that suggested changing out...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:12:18 -0500
...There is a lot of heat > stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. > > Second, to heat things up quickly...
Re: Solar Package Link Needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 18:14:31 -0700
...Monocrystalline WindyNation Solar Panel One panel is perfect for 12 Volt battery bank charging Windynation's 100 Watt Solar Panel combines high efficiency with...
Engine build and other things, part 3
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
...Hook up left bank to right bank fuel ring, and left to right vaccuum, with a 1/2" T. Run fuel line to pump...
Re: Quick and easy auxiliary heat
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:31:33 -0600
...There is a lot of > heat > > stored in the interior, especially the 150 lbs of the battery bank. > > > > Second, to heat things up quickly...
What I carry in my Westy - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
...Spare Fuses, Light Bulbs, Bundle ties, Aluminum Foil Tape, Owner Manual, Insurance, Oil plug washers, Oil Strainer kit, pencils, pens, Bank deposit slips (got...
Woes of season's first trip - long
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 3 May 2004 16:48:09 -0700
...As we went to get dinner ready, NO sink water pump, NO interior lights, mmmmmmm Just had a new camping battery put in, how...
solar panel article
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:28:38 CST
...If you are currently satisfied with the size of your motorhome's battery bank (e.g., it meets all your present energy needs for...
Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - gary goldey
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:20:19 -0700
Wosrt thing that happened to my vanagon? My old lady drove it thru the bank drive-thru the wrong way and put a 3...
Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
...I modified the heater deflection shield to hold two banks of gauges. The top row of three include a VDO Voltmeter, the Turbo/Boost...
Re: Solar Package Link Needed
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 20:50:00 -0500
...Monocrystalline WindyNation Solar Panel One panel is perfect for 12 Volt battery bank charging Windynation's 100 Watt Solar Panel combines high efficiency with...
ASIAN: Fixed! VW Vanagon No Start - Floods
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:47:25 -0800
...What I'm gathering why this happened >when the customer ran out of gas, was the shiny new battery in the >van, that I...
Re: deisel schmeisel- I go electric (from digest) Not much van content.
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Mon, 26 May 2008 09:40:30 -0700
...There was also mention of, and interviews with an old odd-ball inventor who patented a better battery, some time ago, and who's...
Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 20:06:04 -0800
...massive banks of batteries .a l to charge their electric Vanagon for driving around.. great ! That would only take some 30 to 50,000...
Re: 80 Westy & Emmissions (+hybrid question)
Historical mailing list - ForestDweller
Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:31:44 -0700
...Bug motor powering an electic motor and battery bank. Undoubtedly more expensive than simply rebuilding my motor...any thoughts out there? -Todd --- ForestDweller <seattlesalamander...
Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:12:35 -0500
...I couldn't build one on short notice however, since all the Radio Shacks around here closed after the bankruptcy, and I didn't...
Re: Road Haus Two - about being on the road, not so much about vanagons
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sat, 8 May 2004 00:08:26 -0400
...A battery charger is a better idea, though - battery disposal causes environmental problems. I'm copying this reply to the VW van fulltimers list...
Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:33:52 -0700
...However, I will be on the bank of a river. I am going to see if I can fill the tank from the river...
Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 07:42:06 -0700
...I > couldn't build one on short notice however, since all the Radio Shacks > around here closed after the bankruptcy, and I didn't...