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• Re: AUX AC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:11:40 -0400
  ...Honestly, a better (but not necessarily cheaper) option is to get a Honda Generator (the 1000 is a nice compact and relatively light...and...
• RE: generator article (another viewpoint on electricity :)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Nov 94 12:28: 7 EST
  ...I try to keep the gas tank on the generator as empty as possible while traveling, then, I try to keep the cap on...
• Re: 4 Optima Yellow Tops wired in Parrellel
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:54:50 -0800
  Damn! You could power Detroit with that thing! Why so many batteries if you have a generator? bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you...
• Re: Anyone install a Generator?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 14:24:28 -0600
  ...Anyone install a Generator? I was thinking about a gas or LP geberator and I was wondering if anyone on the list has ever...
• Vanagons in the desert SW...and a short rant off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:12:23 -0800
  ...Now a bit of rant...I f hate generators! Why do people simply ignore the fact that their generator WILL make noise that others...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 11:52:28 -0700
  ...I googled the subject ....vortex generators on Mitusbishi.. found 'something' but not the same as seeing exactly what the poster is asking about. I...
• Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:10:47 -0400
  ...The generator mount and bearings might not be extra-happy either. Which says nothing at all about what would happen if it went wrong...
• Re: Friday, Using Ozone, pt. 2 (the breakdown)*
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:45:57 -0700
  ...That little ozone generator might be useful to purify the water in the Westy tank if a fellow had to fill it with water...
• Re: What is camping anyway?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 20:05:33 -0700
  ...would say, if the whole rig is supported by a running generator, >> and the >> people are inside with powered amnesties like air conditioning, TV...
• Wind Power
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 12:08:15 -0800
  Does anyone have any info on or experience with portable wind generators? I checked out those available through Mr. Solar's web site ...Bill...
• 1982 GL Automatic FS
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 20:02:27 EST
  ...PO added A/C system on roof for camping, could add generator and have full time A/C(PO did but removed generator when...
• Re: Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:05:50 -0900
  Gee Larry now you want to carry a generator too. What's it for, a plasma screen tv with surround sound, or maybe a...
• Ramona Rests (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 08:46:40 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Ramona Rests After seeing that damnable RED LIGHT come on and stay on over a week ago, I knew either the generator or the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:01:32 -0600
  At least mounted on the trailer being towed behind with the generator and auxiliary propane tank and window mount AC along with Teepee and...
• Re: Gen Set
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:09:34 -0500
  ...Are the contractor models red? Yes, all the Honda generators are (some other brands, as well).
• Re: Ramona Rests (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:31:58 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Ramona Rests Ryan querries whether or not an engine can run while the generator is dead... Of course it can....the power to run...
• Propex Spark Generator Problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 10:07:57 -0500
  My new Propex heater doesn't light consistently. Manual says 6 seconds pre-purge, 6 seconds spark generation... but only hear one "click" after...
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:06:06 -0700
  Well, I typed the words "blue vanagon" into this online name generator: http://www.buzzsite.com/goodies/MGSnamegen/ It came back with "Iron Bass...
• Vanagon+Mule=gonalot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 20:40:51 -0600
  ...gone forever! ;>) Put a Honda generator in it ... gone for 2 forevers. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
• Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
  Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
  Fri, 13 May 2005 13:03:14 -0700
  Loren Busch wrote: > I just grin and explain that the Vanagon has a built in > space warp generator that allows a nearly infinite amount...
• Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 11:59:53 -0600
  That's not hard to tell.... Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 11/3/2013 06:55 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Say what you...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:57:31 -0700
  ...I can't tell if generator people are oblivious, inconsiderate, or some mixture of both. To others considering a solar rig, I would suggest...
• ripped off!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 11:37:56 EST
  ...Assumption was that this place would rebuild my starter (preventative maintainence) and generator reasonably whilst I replace my transaxle. They charged me $75 each...
• Re: engine swaps - weight differences
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:42:22 +0100
  ...If you own a camper with 5 cylinder engine, you may drop an additional electric power generator into the engine compartment. There is a...
• Re: And now for something Completely Different
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:36:34 -0400
  ...Add a little > helper motor/generator like in an honda insight? Could you take a synchro, > and put the motor/generator up front? What...
• Re: Recent experience with vehicle delivery services
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 09:43:43 -0500
  ...Our trailers have propane generators and its easy keeping a spare bottle then having to watch the fuel tank. They also make less noise...
• Re: 71 westy update
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 14:01:52 -0700 (MST)
  ...The S/N is on the top of the case, rather than on the base of the generator pedestal. Dave '71 Westfalia & SB
• Re: Vanagons in the desert SW...and a short rant off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 19:13:21 -0600
  ...bit of rant...I f hate generators! Why do people simply ignore > the fact that their generator WILL make noise that others may not...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:31:28 -0500
  ...ISTM that the tuned-reed frequency meters I've seen on generators run from 55-65 Hz in increments of one Hz. This generator...
• Re: Tin & Generators
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 22:07:12 -0500
  ...Where >does one find cheap generators? Cheapest I can find mail order is >about $145. For that price I will switch to an alternator...
• Re: Propane Quick Disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:47:07 -0400
  ...Stove, > Tent heater, Oven, Lantern, instant Hot water dispenser, Dishwasher, > Generator, etc. Well maybe not a dishwasher or Generator, But you get the > idea...
• Re: FOR-SALE: 2 VW's/New Orleans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Dec 1995 00:01:34 -0600
  ...Had to buy a generator for $40. Brain-$750, Generator-$40. You do the math. ;-) Peace, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edmund A. "Eddie" Hintz **|** "You may say I...
• Re: Share your solar success story?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:00:44 -0400
  ...A Honda Generator costs less, and provides more power. Yes, it is a little bit noisier, but its smaller too and you don't...
• New Tire for 15 Rims From Continental
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley (WV)
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 06:56:08 -0700
  http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/uk/en/continental/automobile/theme s/vans/medium/vanco_contact2/vancocontact2_en.html I just had a...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:19:40 -0400
  At 07:52 PM 4/16/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >so ...charge up your gas generator batteries with your home grid-power .. >then...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:35:49 -0700
  ...I've spent months at a time in Baja without need of a > generator, many times..I have one for the van, one for...
• interesting generator motor
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 16:09:42 -0400
  ...The Stirling motor http://www.suremarine.com/whispergen.htm Conventional generators are driven by noisy internal combustion diesel or petrol engines. The main feature...
• green generator dash light glowing
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:43:56 -0500
  Fired up my 85 westy after it's winter sleep and noticed a faint, not bright, glow on the green gen dash light. Revving...
• Re: Dave & Gerry & sexism
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 11:04:26 -0500
  ...I got sick & tired of being treated as nothing more than a sex object, a toy and a money generator. I'm sensitive to...
• Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sun, 3 Nov 2013 19:38:40 -0500
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• Re: VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:58:40 -0800
  ...How that's a great ideal 1500 diesel to power a generator, and when you 1.6NA blows up on a trip, you just...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:42:42 -0800
  ...But no change in the 'tone' of the generator's > motor when I plug in my brand new battery charger or when I plug...
• Re: Check out this Westy
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 15:06:17 -0700
  ...Awning >* H/D Trailer Hitch With Draw Bar >* 9" TV/VCR >* Mosquito Screens, Pair >* Bug Deflector >* Pre-Wire For Generator >* Generator >So, which one...
• 12 Volt Halogens (was RE: generators vs. camping (long and tiresome))
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 03 Nov 1994 13:18:23 PDT
  >3. Lighting of all types (inclding Halogen, flourescent, etc) is >available for 12 volts and is very efficient. Where does one find 12 volt...
• Pete's generator question
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  2 Nov 1994 14:56:40 U
  ...Pete was wondering about some noise abatement tactics for his generator, which I was pondering during my lunch; don't you have an EV...
• Re: 1.9 fuel pump won't work
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:10:45 -0700
  ...At minimum, I'd disconnect, clean, connector terminals to hall generator and distributor and inspect wiring for cracks, damage. I don't know where...
• Re: 120v generator set up
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:26:10 -0700
  ...The generator is going to require you to be able to maintain quite precise control over the speed of the engine -- you might be...
• Re: Gen Set
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:46:38 -0500
  ...As far as different ideas in camping - TV/ No TV, Generator no Genterator, etc. like I said before it takes all kinds. I would...
• Re: Reconditioned Battery Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:41:21 -0700
  On 8/19/2009 12:24 PM Jim Cochran wrote: > Another thing to consider is a wind generator for camping. You must camp in...
• Re: Vanagon de Graff generator?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 16:56:15 EST
  In a message dated 11/2/01 4:30:37 PM, cooper@BQMLAW.COM writes: << Schr�dinger's Cat (spelling is not a forte...
• Any musicians out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 14:57:53 GMT
  There was a post back in November about generators making noise at campsites. Then somebody mentioned a tuba. We like tubas. But we really...
• Re: Battery article and portable option.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 1 Aug 2021 11:31:48 -0400
  ...https://www.amazon.com/Jackery-Portable-Power-Station-Generator/dp/B07D29QNMJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=jackery&qid=1627831791&sr=8...
• Re: VANAGON digest 426
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 10:28:54 -0600 (MDT)
  ...My alternator/generator light (red) came on and stayed > on. At the same time a strange but not very loud noise came from the...
• Re: Using a generator
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Westfalia
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:56:02 -0500
  ...I've used a generator while releasing weather balloons from my camper for a scientific study and it worked well. Just plug it in...
• Re: 97 EV camper: we are about to buy! HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 11:52:35 EDT
  ...Fully equipped with every option including TV, folding antennae, VCP, Microwave, Generator, etc...Got price down to $45k without effort...>> What was the list...
• 85 Hall Generator
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 23:38:19 -0800
  I had to replace the Hall Sender on my 1.9, it wouldn't start when it got hot. My FLAPs ordered Borg-Warner...
• Re: List Status
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 06:52:28 -0500
  ...Oh, and of course I told the wife if was "for the family". :) > >Once the storm was over, I fired up the new generator...
• Re: And now for something Completely Different
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 19:33:38 -0400
  ...Add a little >helper motor/generator like in an honda insight? Could you take a synchro, >and put the motor/generator up front? What...
• Re: A Ford Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 15:54:34 -0800
  ...Some of the options include a generator, >microwave and a built in air conditioner. > Interesting...I always wondered why a decent copy of a...
• Re: Death Valley Meetup
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:53:17 -0800
  ...Texas Springs at Furnace Creek is a nice campground and generator free. The big RV's go to the other campground. So I agree...