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• Re: What kind of vanagons are we driving
  Historical mailing list - tina
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 00:43:09 -0800
  1990 VANAGON GL CAMPER...60,000 MILES --CA MODEL -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Koch <pkoch@WALDOS.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: New Eurovans and Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 10:12:13 +0100
  ...only campers on the US market > converted by Winnebago? If you mean the face lifted front end, it started for the 96 model year...
• Re: How tall is a Syncro Westflaia 'Joker'
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 04:50:48 -0800
  ...Syncro versions of each model were also available. Both roofs look to be identical, the delivery van had an optional extended height sliding door...
• decals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Mon, 4 Jun 2018 10:54:31 -0700
  ...upper part of the spare tire cabinet in a late model/1977 Westy camper. They don't need to be in good condition, I...
• Yahoo!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 13:24:33 -0800
  Steve Berlin (my housemate) just wrote to tell me that he has added a new Yahoo category: /Recreation/Automobiles/Makes and Models/Volkswagen/VW...
• 'FS: Swivel mechanism complete
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 10:07:49 -0700
  ...The unit has the base plate which has been burned out of a camper model and grounded down. Ready for installation. It also has...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 10:35:21 -0700
  I've owned an '80 AC camper, '82 Diesel camper, an '88 GL (w/all power options) and an '89 Bluestar (w/all power...
• Thule cargo box -- on pop-top or hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Hyde
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:23:42 -0400
  ...pop-top (Thule model "Ascent 1600"??) or a rear-mounted hitch version (Thule model "Transporter - Combi"??), for our 1991 Mulivan camper. Does anyone have...
• Vanagon high-roof sighting
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 23:01:32 -0500
  ...This Vanagon was an air-cooled model and had a non-Westfalia camper coversion. It had a white fiberglas roof similar to the roof...
• Burning Buses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 10:49:56 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi, Unfortunately, saw a mid-70s camper catch on fire this weekend (next to a gas pump, of all places). When I inquired, the...
• Re: Le Tour and vw's
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 20:02:28 -0700
  ...There also seems to be other models of vans, non-VW, with similar angled pop-tops. We may be missing some very interesting campers...
• cheap late model camper on the samba!
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 23:21:40 +0100
  please, can i please be in massachusetts? $2995 for an at least 89 westy!!!!! and it lived on the west coast before.... http://www...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:25:14 -0800
  There is a very noticable difference between the passenger model and camper springs. My experience is a bit of apples vs. oranges, but not...
• Re: Ls and GLs and such
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 06:05:01 +1200
  ...checking >out my engine replacement) and looking at an early model vanagon L >camper. What the devil is this L? What distinguishes it from...
• Re: Eurovan/Winnebago - just
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 23:46:13 CDT
  ...VW would be paying less >tariff on the truck model than on the finish camper so it was more very true. a completed 'truck...
• Re: Vanagon/Westaflia hybrid?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:47:09 -0700
  ...They were also referred to as the Base Camper. As in base >model w/o too many camper options. > >BenT
• Volkswagens For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 17:17:17 -0400
  ...719-6828 And in the Minneapolis Stat-Tribune: '78 Van runs and looks good, $650/bo 996-6476 '75 VW Special Camper model(?), never...
• Re: German VW Camper websites
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 10:23:24 -0800
  At 02:30 AM 31/03/98 EST, you wrote: >The campers seem to be based on a Euro Van type vehicle--maybe it...
• Re: Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 14:57:43 +0200
  ...they are complete with a folding rear seat, and two rear-facing seats, they are registered as campers.. These models are named Multivan Allstar...
• FS in CO:'89 Syncro, '71 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 21:44:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...970-927-0393 (Basalt) '71 VW Camper, dark blue, delux model, set up for winter camping, propane heat, excellent condition, great looking, $2400. 970...
• re: 57 samba or 58?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 03:35:12 -0500
  ...model 23 is the Kombi (3 windows on sides, no interior panels or headliner, rear seat standard) These were made into Westy campers model...
• Re: Empty Weight of Westy Weekender?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:18:52 -0700
  ...Syncro Camper http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/technica/car-and-driver/ states that the non-syncro version of this particular Vanagon model weighs 3...
• Re: Eurovan Owners, please tell me
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 16:57:19 -0500
  ...not, does anyone know when they will be? And is there anything different with the '98 models? Thanks, Joan SW Florida '95 EV Camper
• Hi and newby question
  Historical mailing list - Peters, David Gerard
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:44:32 -0400
  ...I was hoping for a late model full camper with a 2.1 engine but have seen a 1983 model nearby. It is described...
• Re: Camper seating arrangements
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 11:02:38 -0500
  ...In poptop campers, I'm used to the two > person rear bench and two front captains found in > most vanagon westies. I know there...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:54:04 -0800
  ...The later model Carats were similarly equipped IIRC. I have a GL van which I consider to be a "day camper". No poptop but...
• Peach clolor van's code?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 12:31:06 -0800
  ...It’s a 1985 model camper. The paper is missing from under the dash. Anyone would know this for sure? Thanks, and Happy new...
• Can't find this color anywhere
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:44:29 -0700
  ...It's an '87 model Vanagon camper. I was looking at the color codes at the "gt16v" web site and they don't list...
• Re: Vanagon 86-91 Models
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:30:33 -0700
  ...at dash vents) Later years, most with electric remote heated mirrors Other changes in the camper package but you didn't ask for that...
• Re: [wolfsburg_campers] Portable Dometic 120VAC/12VDC/Propane Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:32:41 -0800
  On 12/14/05, Jon Brown <jbrown510@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anybody find a model number for this thing? or more detailed specs? > Appears to...
• Westy fridge hook-up?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:04:20 -0700
  I am transplanting a westy kitchen into my 87 Country Homes camper. Could someone help me with a simple explanation of the DC power...
• re Eurovans- to buy or not to buy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 20:12:50 -0700
  ...There was no 1994 model. There is a 1995 model, the EV Camper, which is still in the distribution channel, although supposedly they are...
• Re: eurovan interior
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:49:07 -0600
  Do you know what model of refrigerator that was? I wonder what about the Norcold 3163, which, I understand, is a 3-way? I...
• Re: it is a puzzlement ... :)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Jun 1997 21:41:13 -0700
  At 12:40 PM 6/4/97 -0500, you wrote: >anybody else have a camper and a non-camper, and have a difference in...
• Re: '96 Eurovan rumours
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 95 19:18:25 CST
  ...He also said that VW was going to do a camper with Westphalia again using the new model. -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael C. Busby | Unix System Support...
• Vanagon Parts Catalogs on Microfiche at Auction
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 21:45:46 -0500
  ...since=-1&sort=2&rows=25 All base Vanagon models are represented as are Campers ('84-'89) and Syncros. These are the official VW...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 21:30:35 -0800
  ...Oh, and black plastic vents, too! My 1981 Camper Owner's Manual details both the "Basic" and "Deluxe" campers. -- Melissa Mourkas 81 Westy Basic...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon GL Synchro for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 08:48:17 +1000
  ...My confusion stems from the fact that the "California" is just one of the many VW T3 Transporter based campervan models produced by Westfalia...
• Re: 87-91 Westfalia Differences
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:07:07 -0700
  ...might have clouded the issue was the basic camper package on some > of the early models that had an icebox (not fridge) a sink...
• Re: Diesel Performance
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 3 May 2001 19:39:52 -0700
  ...I have seen claims of 22 or so MPG for the gas models. My diesel camper gets about 29 MPG when loaded full of...
• Cheap Syncro Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 01:39:23 -0400
  Great running Westy, 1986 model, full camper, locking rear diff. Interior good to excellent, exterior needs minor dent repair and rust repair on left...
• Re: How many 2wd Vanagons were assembled in Gratz?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:53:01 EDT
  ...The only other Graz made 2WD Vanagons I've seen have all been 1991 models. I speculated that by then the Hanover plant had...
• Re: cheap '85 vanagon ASI Popup camper on Samba
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 01:55:23 EDT
  ...33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > It is an ASI and I believe 85 model year were there last ones...
• RE: Bus Plus Fuss
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 23 Jan 97 09:03:48
  ...I have seen a owners manual for these models >and it says "Vanagon Camper Wolfsburg Edition" ( It did not say "GL") Let me >explain...
• Re: (Fwd) (Fwd) FS '87 WWW
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 21:10:32 EST
  ...Non-GL camper...right? and does it have the tan corduroy interior? or is it tan velour? never new this model was offered in...
• NHTSA Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 11:14:36 EDT
  ...The models are unfinished campers produced by VW and finished by Winnebago industries. During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power...
• Re: Vanagon Plastic Model question
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:01:04 -0600
  ...I know of and have the following kits of the vanagon: > Vanagon Camper (3 variants - a blue box monogram and two revells - one red...
• Re: Price of a 72 camper
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:10:37 -0500
  ...84 Westfalia camper I thought I would share the price of a '84 7-passenger 1.9L manual transmission Vanagon (Model no. 255471) delivered...
• Delicate Question? Has anybody installed a ...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Mon, 22 May 2000 16:41:50 -0700
  ...reservation in the purchase of a VW Camper ... I'm looking at a '97 to '99 model year and so I'm looking at...
• Location of 120V land line outlet - Canadian models
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:40:14 -0700
  ...Since I'm using a panel from a passenger model van, I have to cut the holes for the camper outlets. Pictures for the...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:14:10 -1000
  big snip The old VW models >that built VWoA reputation in the U.S. received a "W10" maintenance >service/inspection every 6,000 miles...
• Re: Vanagon.com VIN info error
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 May 2001 07:29:14 -0400
  >According to the Vanagon.com website VIN thingie the Z vehicle series means >my Caravelle (Bus) is a camper. This isn't right, of...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 13:07:06 -0700
  ...standard passenger model & a camper model such as the Westfalia. Just how difficult would it really be to make an export model in Brazil...
• Re: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 15:19:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...The Winnie bit sounds right so is clipped... > There are several different models being discussed here. > > In 1993 (perhaps other years also??) VW offered...
• Camper Toilets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 06 Jun 1995 11:18:36 -0400
  Ok this isn't the most tasteful of subjects but has anyone got any good suggestions for portable toilets for my '82 Vanagon Camper...
• Re: FS 1986 riviera camper, greenfield, MA - $5000
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:32:03 -0400
  That looks like a country homes camper model.. I suspect they use the same or similiar top tent as a riviera (I have an...
• Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 14:47:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...The 1986 Wolfsburg model was based on the basic (non-GL) 1986 Vanagon Camper but did NOT have the fiberglass bumpers. Both Alloy wheels...
• Re: Insuring a Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 09:14:00 -0700
  ...We were having trouble because the vehicle is a conversion camper and therefore they had no way of assessing the vehicle worth. Chris- You...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 14:33:56 -0500
  ...On early models like mine, it is bolted to the cabinet lid and > serve only as a protection from flames and heat. Could someone...
• Re: [VB] All kinds of VW Buses
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:41:33 -0400
  That Transporter with TDI and 4Motion would make a fine camper. -- Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "Joe's Van" WWW. Busesbythebeach.com On...