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  • Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 11 Dec 2002 21:18:58 +1300
    ...I've seen plenty of Coasters, from the 70s models to the 90s, and any campers were aftermarket. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin...
  • Re: Ebay vin# switcharoo?
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:04:10 -0500
    ...square headlights could have been transplanted, but a watercooled lower grill??? also i don't recall my 80 L model having a trip odometer...
  • Re: Looking to buy a late model Vanagon <F>
    Historical mailing list - t
    Thu, 4 May 2000 22:22:53 -0700
    ...tim Randy Newell wrote: > > To all list members, > > I am looking to buy a late model Vanagon. I am not interested in camper > models...
  • Re: Comments on VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Bus - 1985
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:10:50 -0400
    ...1 liter engine make it (technically) a 1986 VW Vanagon Westfailia Camper Bus? I know manufacture date doesn't necessarily correspond with model year.
  • Re: HHMMMMMMM
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 13 Oct 94 7:35:12 PDT
    ...a late > model Ford wagon with no soul at all) DO IT!!!! You would then steal the title of "oldest campervan" from Thom, who...
  • Vanagons in Germany
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Tue, 27 May 2003 10:05:47 -0400
    ...Both were Westy "California" models, similar to the US campers, except there's no roof rack, and there's a small console around the...
  • Springs westfalia vs passanger van
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:26:31 -0400
    ...are getting converted to hardtop campers. Are the springs from a Westfalia stiffer/heavier then a passenger van? Models are 82 passenger van vs...
  • Re: Carefree Awnings
    Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
    Wed, 10 May 2000 10:56:05 -0600
    I should mention that the Carefree model I have is the Sidewinder II. I believe I bought it in '96. On their website (http...
  • Re: Very First Domed Skylight @ 5:oo
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sun, 1 Dec 2002 13:00:23 -0800
    ...San-Diego 1989 Vanagon GL Camper > The domed light definately looks interesting. snip > I mean, what are the advantages to the new domed model?
  • Re: do i need two batteries???
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:44:59 -0500
    ...More information about your particular camper model is found in the Camper Supplement Manual that I have scanned and posted at http://photos.yahoo...
  • Re: (f) Vanagon Westy Scale Models
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Sat, 08 Feb 1997 10:49:10 -0800
    ...8-) I'd love to find a nice Vanagon Westie toy / model. Did anyone ever make one? Ron -- Ron 'Coyote' Lussier /\_/\ ____ Chaco Communications (408...
  • Re: Camper parts in Portland OR
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 12 May 2008 12:13:17 -0600
    On May 12, 2008, at 11:53 AM, Peter Young wrote: > Here are a couple of camper buses being parted out in Portland, OR...
  • Propex furnaces, new models in stock
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Tue, 6 Jan 2004 14:01:09 -0800
    ...I currently have four of the EX1800 (6000 btu) and two of the larger HS2800 (9000 btu) models in stock. $545 and $695 (Paypal...
  • Re: cheap late model camper on the samba!
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:49:36 -0600
    Even this much of a search proves interesting: http://www.carfax.com/cfm/check_order.cfm?vin=WV2ZB0258LH002547&partner=CFX_S_DEC_30&zipcode...
  • Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:22:39 -0700
    ...Yellow was used in some tall early years(83-85 Campers?) as well as later lowered passenger models, different numbers, visibly longer earlier spring...
  • Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:41:44 -0800
    ...ever been able to see only the '91 model year (at least in the campers) had an inside release on the back hatch. In...
  • Re: Crew Cab Booklet
    Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
    Tue, 06 May 1997 20:51:22 -0700
    ...I have an original 1989 Transporter sales brochure, which covers all models(single and double cab, and vans) and includes technical information, from which...
  • Re: Camper question
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Sat, 19 Oct 2013 16:37:57 -0700
    ...Cdn models not in the tank right? > > What else? > > Jeff > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 19, 2013, at 3:48 PM, "Loren Busch...
  • New Sprinter Pop Top
    Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 22:10:05 -0600
    ...2007 and Sportsmobile is planning a Penthouse Pop Top camper on the shorter roof model. According to him, they've had a lot of...
  • Re: Should I Buy Syncro? '89?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 May 1996 12:44:58 -0400
    ...In 1990 & 1991 I believe they only made the Syncro in two models, the Camper GL and the base Vanagon Syncro. While the Camper...
  • Re: Campers: Request for General Information
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Oct 94 16:35:28 MDT
    > Do any of you have a file containing information about different camper > "models", and what equipment was actually included with each? I guess I...
  • Re: new subcompact camper by vw in europe
    Historical mailing list - David Gunning
    Tue, 23 May 2006 08:34:56 -0400
    ...Ought to be a law to the effect that if a foreign car manufacturer promotes a new model named after a nameplace in the...
  • Re: Fwd: 1984 VW Vanagon Camper - $5250 - Pgh Craigslist
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Tue, 8 May 2007 07:19:19 -0400
    > L - usually meant Luxury or some form of that word - > more 'stuff' than > the base models. Whenever I saw that L on the back...
  • poptop campers and buses for sale
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Sun, 8 Mar 1998 17:17:16 EST
    ...price reduced----> 3200 or best offer. '85 WESTY POPTOP CAMPER GL 4spd, brown w/ tan int. full camper w/ poptop w/ double bed up...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Rare Vanagon highroof camper for sale, Dehler Profi
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 09:53:48 -0600
    ...Click on the links to view the two-tone blue '84 or '85 > model. If you want a unique van that you'll never...
  • Re: Mercedes Camper
    Historical mailing list - madsen
    Mon, 13 Dec 1999 13:34:09 -0500
    ...Mercedes Camper > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > It doesn't have > > any larger wheels than the 4x2 models (195/70R15), > > I have a little to add...
  • Converting electric Dometic Fridge to propane
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Jan 1997 18:05:18 -0800
    ...tent camper trailer. Anybody know if Dometic makes conversions, or does anybody have one of the propane models for sale? 12V model only runs...
  • i am parting out 4 Westfalia campers
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Jan 1999 21:34:16 EST
    i am parting out 4 westfalia campers, and a '90GL all have complete westy interiors and poptops. all are the deluxe model w/ stove...
  • Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:57:33 EST
    ...top roof. > > You want a Camper, the non-GL or Wolfsburg Edition variety; the best, most > useful model of Vanagon ever built. :>) > > See my...
  • Re: What is under my bench?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:16:49 -0400
    ...Does this heater work while camping? The factory rear heater is the same as the ones on the Non-Camper models. It is not...
  • Re: Would any transmission fit?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Dec 2003 01:02:35 EST
    ...NET writes: > I have a '87 camper and I need to change the transmission. From what > models can I take one to fit. you...
  • 1980 Camper for sale, not mine
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:09:31 -0400
    ...It is one of the more deluxe models available in 1980 and has the gasoline Eberspacher heater. Edward http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds...
  • Re: Camper question
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 19 Oct 2013 13:48:38 -0700
    ...second distinctive difference is the location and configuration of the shore power connection, near the ground with attached an stowed cord on Canadian models.
  • Eurovan conspiracy? Syncro sales#?
    Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
    Fri, 8 Mar 2002 14:57:33 +0000
    ...each of the >below model years. > > > 1993 5cyl engine, GL, CL, MV, MV Weekender - 32 > > 1995 5cyl EuroVan Camper (Winnie conversion- longer wheelbase) - 7...
  • Re: Cool Vanagon found on Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Mike Walker
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 11:50:13 -0400
    ...I am planning a trip to Europe and plan to rent a VW camper/caravan for a month. I understand that the model I...
  • Re: Updates at www.Vanagons.org
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Fri, 3 Jan 2020 08:04:24 -0800
    ...1984 had five models: Vanagon, Vanagon GL, Vanagon Camper, Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition, and Camper Wolfsburg edition. 1984 included the first power steering and metallic...
  • Follow Up on Reality Check Thread
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:42:59 -0800
    Last week there was a brief discussion on costs of new Class B campers. Following the links provided in the article I just forwarded...
  • Re: FS - 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:41:22 -0400
    must be the rare turbine engine model... 35k rpms. Edward On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 12:58 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > In...
  • Re: '70's something tall-hardtop camper
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:00:06 -0600
    ...Can anyone tell me what > this > model camper is called. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver
  • Volkswagen Westfalias for rent in California
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Thu, 16 Apr 1998 19:50:07 -0400
    ...The model available is the Vanagon Westfalia with the 2.1 litter engine. See you there, Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia...
  • Re: Westy/Vanagon parts sources
    Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
    Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:24:00 +0100
    ...USA in model years 1986, 87, 89, 90, & 91 > in both regular and Camper versions. Do you mean that a model was called Vanagon...
  • Re: Vanagons in Germany
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Tue, 27 May 2003 08:13:02 -0700
    ...Both were Westy "California" models, similar to > the > US campers, except there's no roof rack, and there's a small console > around the...
  • FS: Eurovan VW Camper(s) for sale (KC, MO)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 27 Jun 96 23:39:16 CDT
    i talked to Pete Sellers tonight and he said the dealer in Kansas City, MO had two (2) VW Eurovan Campers which had been...
  • Re: Vanagons For Sale/Phone Number Correction
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:27:05 -0700
    ...The middle left-side panel and folding table are also Westfalia items - they came straight out of the non-GL Camper model. Since the...
  • wierd westys
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 20 May 94 14:10:14 CDT
    ...in that they make camper conversions of vans/trucks made by others. the volkswagen is just one of the models they make. they make...
  • Blower Motors
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Mon, 17 Feb 1997 01:41:38 -0800
    ...Installation went well and now I have heat up front :-) These are the models listed in the database at the yard for blower motors...
  • Re: eurovan interior
    Historical mailing list - Kris Seago
    Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:10:20 -0500
    Hmmm, I've got a 1997 Eurovan Camper and the fridge is larger and quieter, but no less problematic running on propane than the...
  • Re: Different Models
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 May 2002 00:47:56 EDT
    ...What are the differences between the Wolfsburg, the > weekender, the camper, the Westy, etc? > > I have an 85 Vanagon GL with a Westy Pop...
  • Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 16 May 2001 08:50:46 -0600
    > Canadians got the Westfalia Eurovan camper in the 92-93 model years. > This was in the short wheel base only. You're close Glen...
  • Different Models
    Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
    Fri, 3 May 2002 13:28:52 -0700
    ...What are the differences between the Wolfsburg, the weekender, the camper, the Westy, etc? I have an 85 Vanagon GL with a Westy Pop...
  • Would any transmission fit?
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Mon, 8 Dec 2003 11:02:53 -0800
    HI guys, I have a '87 camper and I need to change the transmission. From what models can I take one to fit. Or...
  • auto. trans. towing - Rambling questions
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Wed, 11 May 2005 07:47:10 -0400
    ...have owned a 1985 Vanagon 1/2 camper for years and always thought this older model water cooled Vanagon might have a more simply...
  • Re: Replacing your westie
    Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 13:46:01 -0700
    ...On the web of course. > > Also long ago Chateau made an integrated camper that fit on the topless > models of K5, Jimmy, Dodge real...
  • WTB: Westy Interior Parts
    Historical mailing list - Westywoman
    Sun, 11 Jun 2000 19:52:41 -0400
    ...c is on some models). Please p-mail me so we don't clog up the list. Thanks! -- Melissa Mourkas 81 Westy Basic Camper
  • Fwd: Vanagon books-Chilton Repair Manual
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Thu, 10 Jul 1997 08:27:58 -0500
    ...Vanagon L, Vanagon GL, Vanagon GL Syncro, Campmobile, Camper Camper GL, Camper Syncro and Camper GL Syncro." ------- FORWARD, Original message follows ------- Date: Wednesday, 09...
  • Re: Camper question
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:34:15 -0700
    ...ALL US models came with the fold down drain tray. IF, you can locate one from a US model it can be fitted. DO...
  • westy questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Nov 1996 16:27:54 -0500
    Hello! I own an '84 VW, westy model and am looking for the old tents that seal onto the sliding door. any info on...
  • New Book - VW Camper Conversions 1951 to 2005
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:03:44 -0500
    ...http://www.crowoodpress.co.uk/2004/book_details.asp?ISBN=1+86126+763+0 VW Camper - The Inside Story Author: Eccles A guide to...
  • Re: 1989 vanagon gl wolfsburg inquiry
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 02:36:28 EST
    ...the 1990 model year. Try to find out which Wolfsburg Edition this guy is selling you. Is this a van, camper or ???? BenT San...
  • Re: Syncro GL spotted for sale in Milford, Indiana
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:58:20 -0500
    > > One of the gentlemen inside told me > "This Syncro is special because they were made to be camper models and so > there are very...