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• Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:17:28 -0600
  How about the rear axle from an Audi 5000 T. Coil over shocks, sway bar included. 5 lug bolt pattern. Some welding and adaptation...
• Re: was solar panels, now gen. noise
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 19:15:24 -0400
  ...Next to a river or busy highway, those > bitty generators are drowned out and perfectly acceptable. On the other > hand, quiet campgrounds where all...
• solar panels vs generators vs camping vs kids
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:15:15 CST
  ...if we were compromising, we wouldn't be driving vw buses. :)` i still there there ought to be some tiny little generator that would...
• Re: I'm Sorry...NYS Motor-Smoker Law
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 17:15:30 -0700
  ...By the way, what is a Vcard generator, and how do you set priority, and if it were to be set, how would one...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:36:58 -0400
  ...I can't tell if generator people are oblivious, inconsiderate, or some mixture of both. To others considering a solar rig, I would suggest...
• Help! '71 Generator Light
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 10:00:29 MST
  ...Apparently he went over a bump in the road, and the generator light came glaring on. He was able to limp in to work...
• EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - Jesus Otero
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 01:50:22 EST
  Hi all, Anybody know where I can get plans (schematics) to build an emergency electricity generator using a VW engine? I once saw a...
• Re: Vanagon de Graff generator?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 14:29:48 EST
  In a message dated 11/2/01 1:29:52 PM, chris.smith@aquila.net writes: << you'll need a Hiesenburg Uncertainty Principal exemption...
• Re: Anyone install a Generator?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:07:25 -0500
  You can take a regular old 12 volt car or truck generator and crank out 120v all day long. Farm supply stores sell kits...
• FW: Shore cooling
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 23:08:20 -0800
  ...The other idea is a small generator to power the dumb thing. Maybe in that left hand corner of the engine compartment which is...
• Re: Electrical - '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:54:34 EDT
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Help Please - any of you electrical types out there. > > I am purchasing a 1000w Honda EU1000 generator. Its Specs are...
• Re: westfalia self-immolation (free '71 van?)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:12:33 -0400
  ...A common reason that Type 1 VW engines > catches on fire the fuel line sitting on top of the generator. Spark > near fuel is...
• Positive grounded '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 20:31:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...I've put in a new battery and a new generator, and it works just fine. The thing I'm wondering is,... Why the...
• Re: A New Look In Jumper Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 06:27:56 -0500
  ...Going to NAPA to pickup 6 gauge wire for the generator to test if that is the problem why the pilot won't start...
• Re: Smoker's Car: Fix using Ozone
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:17:22 -0500
  The ozone generator is the way to go - store bought variety if possible, due to the safety guards build in. Homemade generators work too...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - David Jensen
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:45:40 -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...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - emorfeld
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 02:08:10 -0500
  set digest <HTML> <HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="Mozilla/4.03 (Macintosh...
• Re: Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:21:51 -0400
  ...OTOH, it does seem like you could cannibalize an old Honda generator and stick a pulley on it, etc., etc., to get 100 VAC...
• Re: Share your solar success story?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:30:12 -0700
  ...I appreciate all the comments about using a Honda generator, but I'm just not looking in that direction. I know that for those...
• Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:52:20 -0700
  ...A pile of batteries and maybe an extra generator > to recharge what the eng alternator wouldn't. Drive the generator from the > driveline as...
• Re: Cylinder firing order: Bentley & Muir
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:55:40 -0800
  I always liked how on type 1's the firing order was cast into the generator stand/oil tube. That was so cool. Matthew...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 18:14:13 +0800
  ...There is > >the option of powering it with a small gas powered generator mounted > >outside the van a la Bob Bellanca. These are the...
• Re: Battery article and portable option.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Aug 2021 09:57:31 -0600
  ...Oops, later in the write up they call it a >>> generator, it's a small 55ah (27ah useable) lead-acid battery in a box...
• Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 22:06:25 -0600
  ...factory-installed generators in RVs. > > Total -- 31 (2003-2005 average 25, 15% of total CO deaths) > > Portable LP heaters -- 10 > Generators -- 12 > Charcoal -- 2...
• Re: 2.1 interest
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 00:31:01 EDT
  I do not know how much horsepowes the compressor uses but I do know that the generator on a formula V engine uses about...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:01:18 -0400
  ...than 10 >seconds belong in the Twilight zone of supersaturated testosterone >generators. I've never heard a long downhill grade described quite that way...
• Re: What's that? Welcome mat
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:08:05 -0700
  ...Heck, if you > feel a bit under gunned you can buy a generator. Heh. Be certain to put it on the non-driver side...
• Re: Anyone install a Generator?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 20:03:09 -0600
  ...nice little 1kw max 750 watt normal generators. most small generators are two stroke. this means they are not candidates for lp or straight...
• Re: Power loss after traffic jam
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:15:42 -0400
  ...if you did, since the timing pulse from the Hall-effect generator passes through it. It's also - without knowledge to the contrary - not...
• Re: The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:47:40 -0800
  On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 6:04 AM, Tom Rowsell <86westy@geoexploits.org>wrote: > Costco sometimes stocks the 1000 watt Honeywell. > http://www...
• Re: Gen Set
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:17:24 -0500
  ...I have gone camping with a little Honda inverter-style generator, and we could not hear it 20' from our campsite. A little insulation...
• A Ford Westy
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:46:00 EST
  ...Some of the options include a generator, microwave and a built in air conditioner. Enjoy, Doug '86 GL Westy Maryland
• Re: Vanagon+Mule=gonalot
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 08:43:28 -0400
  ...gone forever! ;>) Put a Honda generator in > it ... gone for 2 forevers. Nice, but heavy. Over half a ton empty! David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:26:06 -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...
• Re: generators again-Honda EU1000
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:20:20 -0500
  ...And as I like to put my generator up in my Westy's luggage rack when traveling, that extra weight is very significant when...
• Re: Vanagon heat shield?
  Historical mailing list
  26 Jul 96 05:39:20 PDT
  ...I just replaced the plastic generator cage, about $7.50 US > a recent problem saw the end to my fan cage and generator surround...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 12:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...By putting vortex >generators near the transition line (experimentation would be required) the >spearation point could be moved rearward, the cross sectional area reduced...
• Re: Battery article and portable option.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:50:53 -0700
  I clicked on the power station (I'm glad they are not calling it a generator here), $700. Oops, later in the write up...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:00:26 -0700
  ...smell no particulates he uses it in all his trucks and generators > > I was in his shop with 2 diesel truck running and you...
• RE: generator article (another viewpoint on electricity :)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Nov 94 16:01:45 gmt
  >Come on, give the guy a break; he's explained that it's the only way he >can get his grandchildren to join along...
• Walmart Camping: Unexplained deaths
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 13:20:18 -0400
  ...It was pretty warm the night of the 4th, I am thinking CO poisoning from generator running AC. That parking lot is also very...
• Re: Value of a '66 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:09:35 EST
  For $800 I wouldn't worry too much about the generator or the brakes but do take a very close look at that rocker...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 14:26:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...By putting vortex generators near the transition line (experimentation would be required) the spearation point could be moved rearward, the cross sectional area reduced...
• Re: Gen Set
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:22:10 -0800
  It is not at all sexist or inappropriate�Ben, it is reality, I have my Honda generator for my wife, simple point of fact...
• Fuel Economy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:35:57 -0700
  ...hybrid-ized engine? I wonder if you can fit the motor/generator of a Honda Insight between Engine and Transaxle? it's only supposed...
• Re: Solar panel, aux. battery, generator etc...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 19:28:37 -0800
  ...Fridges and Aux Batteries and Solar and Generators and Such Not see a lot of response to the questions I'll chime in since...
• Re: power banks for Vanagon travel and camping
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:11:34 +0000
  Go on YouTube and look for a young content creator named Will Prowse.  He has many videos about solar generators and modern battery technology...
• Re: Capacitor fix harnesses for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:10:18 -0400
  ...I've tested the two (cap/pigtail) with a sweep generator and scope and their behavior as low-pass filters is essentially the same...
• Rialta for sale. For the VW Camper fan that wants all the toys
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:11:11 -0400
  Posted in Long Island Newsday, 95 Winnebago Rialta. Immaculate. 24K miles. Generator + every factory option. Security system and detachable trunk. $30K. 516-764-1417...
• Re: Cylinder firing order: Bentley & Muir
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 22:01:08 -0500
  ...on type 1's the firing order was cast into the >generator stand/oil tube. That was so cool. >Matthew Pollard "Racing with the...
• Re: Vanagon de Graff generator?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 11:27:02 -0800
  ...Vanagon de Graff generator? > > The answer is simple. VW engineers were asked if there was anyway to cut > production costs when designing the 094...
• Pulling Gen on '71 Bus (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 10:54:34 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Pulling Gen on '71 Bus --SweetPea70@aol.com said:-- > Hence, the generator must come out. There is only about 3 > inches of space between...
• AdventurewagEn?...ThanksForGentleHint
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Chapin
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 06:13:35 -0800
  <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=windows-1251" http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.3019.2500" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY...
• Re: VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:11:15 -0800
  ...vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > Why not just make that diesel generator into a trailer with a complete > drivetrain? If your primary engine fails...
• Re: Suggestions for installing Home Stereo in '73 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
  Tue, 04 Apr 1995 09:05:59 PDT
  ...Again, AC elements that are made for high wattage and heat are not suited to automotive applications without a regular generator or a LOT...
• Re: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:35:54 -0800
  ...smell no particulates he uses it in all his trucks and generators > > I was in his shop with 2 diesel truck running and you...
• Re: solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:38:01 -0700
  ...BTW, I also carry a Honda 1000 generator, just in case. Kind of a 'belt and suspenders' setup. Although I have to say that...
• Coil Draining Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 15:13:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...ammeter attached in place of generator light...because I can't figure out what's wrong with the generator light. So many problems....so...
• Re: List Status - collection
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:54:11 -0700
  ...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: Oil recommendations simplified--morphed to camping/Big Bend
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:51:03 -0700
  ...Don't tell. > Of course, I don't usually want to go into the most popular > campgrounds, those with full hook-ups, allow generators...