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• Trouble starting after sitting awhile?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:56:16 -0500
  ...I know, I should have drained it first, but the mosquitoes were particularly hungry that day... Several thoughts are going through my head... 1...
• Re: just sayin'
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:01:33 -0600
  ...It took me a while to figure out how to defeat the mosquitoes, but it wasn't hot that trip so I could sleep...
• Re: Added sleeping comfort & sliding door bug screens
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:15:09 -0800
  ...t know if there are any drawbacks. > >Also has anyone used mosquito netting for a bug screen on the sliding door. >I know there...
• Re: New Vanagon haiku
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:57:12 -0500
  ...everyday? >> > > Indeed... > > Yours, > d mod > Vanagon haikus By Jim Felder A mosquito hums. A dog barks. A mockingbird trills. A starter clicks. *** Rarer than...
• Re: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip NOT!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:33:57 -0700
  ...BTW, the wildlife taking refuge there to fear is the State Bird, the mosquito. Robert 1982 Westfalia Alaska, where a gringo is a gussuck...
• Re: Roadhaus - Anchorage to Fairbanks Must See Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 19:48:23 -0500
  ...You can hear the mosquitos coming about a half mile before you can see them! Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo' on...
• OOoooo, ouch. re: firing order and plugs.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:05:41 -0600
  ...own hale damage Prior Lake, MinneSnowta - Summers here and with it, Mosquitoes! <<SNIP ORIGINAL>> (IT'S WRONG.) You're supposed to know, apparently. flywheel...
• Re: sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:29:40 -0700
  ...called locally "June bugs" are particularly bothersome, and= of course some mosquitoes certainly find their way in.=A0 It does seem to = exclude houseflies...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:16:05 -0500
  ...did not recheck again cause i >wanted to finish and the mosquitos were really bad last nite. I also >checked all the valves for...
• Re: Fryedaigh: Vanagon Haiku
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:16:37 -0700
  ...Sorry for the thursday post but I'll be > gone tomorrow. > > A mosquito hums. > A dog barks. A mockingbird > trills. A starter clicks. > > *** > > Rarer...
• Bug screen for front windows idea
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:29:43 -0800
  ...One improvement would be to use no-see-um netting if you can find it since the screen will keep the mosquitoes out but...
• Re: Westy Skylight Velcro issue
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:02:27 -0700
  ...I replaced the Velcro around the > skylight, so as to better hold up the Mosquito Screen W/Fabric Cover. Well, > the self stick Velcro...
• Re: Who's Next?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 09:20:34 -0600
  ...City Trucks came by about >once a week spraying DDT for Mosquito control. (thought then to be a >benign chemical.) >The only way to...
• Report: First camping trip with 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:27:13 -0500
  ...as we'll get used to where things are located. 3. Mosquitos can find their way into even a well-sealed van in the...
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:31:38 -0500
  ...It won't be Florida camping without squadrons of mosquitoes and/or herds of thieving raccoons. Geo/ATL On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at...
• Re: oversize wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 16:12:30 EST
  In a message dated 2/26/00 2:58:35 PM EST, ggrata@MOSQUITONET.COM writes: << His desire is to go to a 16...
• Re: Crater Lake/Lakeveiw?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:50:31 -0700
  ...We may spend some time >> around >> Paisley (home of a "Mosquito Festival" so maybe not..) perhaps catching a >> fishing outing on the Chewichan(sp...
• FOR SALE: 1984 Wolfsberg GL Westfalia $7,000
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 15:57:38 -0800
  ...8/98) new skylight, seal, operator housing ($120, 8/98) new mosquito screens for sliding windows ($100, 8/98) dash cover ($40, 9/8...
• Re: Camping question
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 11:26:01 -0500
  ...Camping question This year the mosquitos are doing really well in my part of the country, which raises a question in my mind. Does...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 22:04:01 -0500
  ...In the summer the bikes would collect suicidal bugs faster than a mosquito fogger at 2 am. I was thinking of devising some kind...
• Re: New Vanagon haiku
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:28:42 -0600
  ...everyday? >>> >> >> Indeed... >> >> Yours, >> d mod >> > > Vanagon haikus > > > > By Jim Felder > > > > > > > > A mosquito hums. > > A dog barks. A mockingbird > > trills. A starter clicks. > > > > *** > > > > Rarer than...
• Re: Added sleeping comfort & sliding door bug screens
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:53:38 -0800
  ...t know if there are any drawbacks. >> >> Also has anyone used mosquito netting for a bug screen on the sliding door. >> I know there...
• Re: What's to cold to camp?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 22 May 2008 07:13:50 -0700
  ...First off, there > won't be ANY flies or mosquitoes at that temp. There will also be no > crowds, making the best sites in...
• Re: New Vanagon haiku
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:52:13 -0400
  ...everyday? > >> > > > > Indeed... > > > > Yours, > > d mod > > > >Vanagon haikus > > > >By Jim Felder > > > > > > > >A mosquito hums. > >A dog barks. A mockingbird > >trills. A starter clicks. > > > >*** > > > >Rarer than...
• Five years on homemade tyvek Westy cover--here's how it had done
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:58:11 +0000
  ...If I do this again I will sew in a mosquito net or other type of screen to drain water. If you don't...
• Re: U think U have snow HA!:)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 24 Jan 97 09:19:42 CST
  ...with your headlights on! and once the shedding stopped, then the mosquitos would start swarming ... cause now, with all the hair and dead skin...
• its time........
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 20:38:46 -0600
  ...Might need a new regulator? The poptop has a minor rip in the mosquito netting but is otherwise in good condition. The vehicle spent...
• Temp Gauge Saga is Worse
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 22:04:15 -0500
  ...I'm now 1/2 eaten alive by mosquitos, totally bedraggled and depressed as I write this. But still know I sure appreciate everyone...
• FFFFriday: Ode to BBTA/GNATT
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Jun 95 08:52:26 CDT
  ...waited for the day For the rain to go away, The mosquitos flew around and sucked our blood! >From New York to Show-Me...
• Canadian Camping season re-opens in only 9 weeks.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:07:47 -0500
  ...I can guarantee that there will be no mosquitos or black flies and you should expect to use a minimal amount of sunscreen, if...
• FS: 87 Westy in PA. $6900
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:30:06 -0400
  ...Accessories (tables, mosquito screens) are present. Sliding door interior panel is shot. Tank water inlet cover broken and a piece of black plastic screwed...
• Re: FS: Magnetic window screens
  Historical mailing list - J S
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:15:15 -0400
  ...a twin needle industrial machine >> using #69 UV thread, high quality mosquito screen, and 3/4" roll >> magnet. They are based on the screens...
• HOW TO CLEAN YOUR LUGGAGE RACK a step by step procedure
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 20:08:47 -0400
  ...Go inside camper, stand on case of beer (or two if you are short) open mosquito net in front of van. Pry off plastic...
• Genuine VW Sound Deadening Mats - Now $199
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 19:02:10 -0500
  ...the same ones used for VW rear hatch and side door mosquito screens). Or you can just lay it there and not snap it...
• Re: SA Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:56:04 -0400
  ...on job - who would have suspected? - and by the time the mosquitoes drove me inside I was wicked steamed and in no mood to...
• Re: Shower from sink set up
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:56:33 -0400
  ...lid for privacy, with a > shower curtain snapped into the Westy mosquito net snaps to keep > the water out of the rear of the...
• Re: ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Unclejohn
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 10:56:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...thoughts of s'mores, mosquitos, and propane. > since there is no NEW knowledge in the universe, i'll draw from an > earlier post of...
• Re: Any vanagon owners in Sacramento? or Wisconsin?(trip report)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 20:18:39 EDT
  ...Great hiking, with mosquitos the size of hummingbirds. When you slap them, they leave a blood streak a foot long. Nice. Not too many...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:17:11 -0600
  ...Yeah, there 'taint no room in there for even 3 mosquitos......peace of mind is a wonderful thing....... DM&FS At 05:31 PM...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:07:44 -0400
  ...did not recheck again cause i wanted to finish and the mosquitos were really bad last nite. I also checked all the valves for...
• Re: Tierra del Fuego 2000
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:02:04 -0800
  ...No matter how Syncroed you might be.Swamps, mosquitoes, drug dealers, guerrilla, etc. It is said that the gap has been kept roadless not...
• Another small trip report
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:07:51 -0500
  ...Lots of mosquitoes and black flies to greet us on our arrival. Fortunately they would not stick around for long. I was hoping to...
• Re: '90 WESTY FOR PARTS IN CALI...Re: 90 westy totaled : sell or buy any 2.1 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 16:37:10 -0700
  ...It is in fact a 90 GL westy with full interior and all camper equiptment and cabnents, pop top tent, curtains, mosquito net thing...
• Re: New Vanagon haiku
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:33:51 -0500
  ...everyday? > >>> > >> > >> Indeed... > >> > >> Yours, > >> d mod > >> > > > > Vanagon haikus > > > > > > > > By Jim Felder > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A mosquito hums. > > > > A dog barks. A mockingbird > > > > trills. A starter clicks. > > > > > > > > *** > > > > > > > > Rarer than...
• 88 Vanagon Parts for Sale - Head Lights W/GoWesty Rock Guards, with Buckets, Front Grill, Bra, Transmission Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:35:35 -0400
  ...Rear Mosquito net for rear hatch. 2. 1 Alloy Wheel Center Cap ( one of mine came off) 3. Pop Top Hinge ( I bought a...
• Re: New year - new road trips
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 14:40:02 -0500
  ...The Mosquitoes and black flies are not too bad yet (be sure to have your screens in top shape). Here are some links to...
• Re: High fuel costs threaten Alaska trip NOT!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:35:42 -0800
  ...wildlife taking refuge there to fear is > the State Bird, the mosquito. > > > Robert > 1982 Westfalia > > Alaska, where a gringo is a gussuck (or a...
• FOR SALE: 1984 Wolfsberg GL Westfalia $6,500
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 09:50:56 -0800
  ...8/98) new skylight, seal, operator housing ($120, 8/98) new mosquito screens for sliding windows ($100, 8/98) dash cover ($40, 9/8...
• Re: Five years on homemade tyvek Westy cover--here's how it had done
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:04:10 -0300
  ...If I do this again I will > sew in a mosquito net or other type of screen to drain water. If you don't...
• Re: Trouble starting after sitting awhile?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:40:37 -0400
  ...I know, > I should have drained it first, but the mosquitoes were particularly > hungry that day... > > Several thoughts are going through my head... > > 1...
• Re: Bus Depot sliding door screen installation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:43 -0500
  ...A van with ten mosquitoes in it is far better than one filled with the little beasties. mcneely ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: its time........
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:55:18 -0600
  ...Might need a new regulator? The poptop has a minor rip in >the mosquito netting but is otherwise in good condition. > >The vehicle spent...
• Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 23:33:04 -0800
  ...Maybe if I went to Alaska....but that's not going to happen....mosquitoes the size of hummingbirds! Not to mention all the front...
• Redline MTL... I dig it! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 12:17:31 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...Came home, crawled back under the van (have I mentioned the hordes of mosquitoes?) and immediately snapped the bolt in half. Grrrr. Plan J...
• Re: Stealth camping: Boston & beyond, was stealth camping IN NYC....
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Wed, 10 May 2000 17:53:29 -0700
  ...Because of the gravel extraction they are open areas which means a breeze and fewer mosquitoes. They are also a short way off of...
• Re: Screens
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 May 2006 10:57:29 -0400
  ...Last night for the first time I stayed in a place with monster mosquitoes, and it would have been nice if the screens had...
• trip report: Seattle to Canadian Rockies
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 00:08:53 -0700
  ...Upper Arrow Lake area - 23 km south of Revelstoke,mosquito ridden, not much there. Mosquito Creek Campground, Banff NP - not bad, nice creek Wilcox...
• Re: Five years on homemade tyvek Westy cover--here's how it had done
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:23:40 -0400
  ...If I do this again I will > sew in a mosquito net or other type of screen to drain water. If you don't...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
  ...bottles of Rollaids. > 1 Large bottle of Pepto Bismol. > 1 Case mosquito repellent. > 1 Case wasp and hornet spray. > 1 Paint ball gun so...
• Small Trip Report - the weekend Van-about
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 1 May 2014 11:16:03 -0500
  ...Learned real quick that wouldn't work. Got a motel instead. Mosquito nets now on order. Ol' Red ran like a champ the whole...