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  • Vanagon ASI Campers (and ASI poptop needed)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Mar 1997 02:43:33 -0500 (EST)
    Any other listmembers out there have ASI Campers? they were converted in Washington state. a friend of mine on the T2 list has asked...
  • ASI Camper Info Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 9 Mar 2000 21:06:34 -0800
    Hello all! Like Mark said, I just bought a 1983 ASI diesel camper. There is no documentation with the van other than the Vanagon...
  • vanagon ASI camper conversions....Re: Is a black interior common?? THANKS ALL
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 13:50:40 EDT
    ...tho the ASI was nicknamed the "riviera" ...might have something to do w/ riviera motors..maybe they were the main distributor for the ASI...
  • Re: 81 ASI Camper?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:00:03 -0500
    ...Can anyone tell me the differneces between Westy campers and ASI > conversion? > > 2. Anyone with experience with ATK rebuilds? (aircooled) > > Thanks >> > > hi, the ASI...
  • Re: 81 ASI Camper?
    Historical mailing list - Jim A
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 23:09:25 -0700
    Matt, The Riviera campwagens by ASI were made throgh about '85. AFAIK, ASI is still in business, though they no longer do VW conversions...
  • Re: cheap '85 vanagon ASI Popup camper on Samba
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 01:55:23 EDT
    In a message dated 9/19/05 9:18:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > It is an ASI and...
  • Re: 81 ASI Camper?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:55:52 EDT
    ...Can anyone tell me the differneces between Westy campers and ASI conversion? 2. Anyone with experience with ATK rebuilds? (aircooled) Thanks >> hi, the ASI...
  • Re: 81 ASI Camper?
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Sun, 20 Aug 2000 15:16:16 -0700
    ...Can anyone tell me the differneces between Westy campers and ASI > conversion? > > 2. Anyone with experience with ATK rebuilds? (aircooled) > > Thanks >> > > hi, the ASI...
  • Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights >>> BackUp Light Addendum
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:25:13 -0600
    ...search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1> Brakes ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title...
  • Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights >>> BackUp Light Addendum >>> Link Correction
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:14:02 -0600
    ...search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1> Brakes ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title...
  • Re: [Syncro] Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:40:14 -0800
    RE: List of conversions.... ASI and Riviera are the same. ASI in Vancouver Wa. did the conversions that were sold by Riviera VW in...
  • Re: vanagon ASI camper conversions....Re: Is a black interior common?? THANKS ALL
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 20:30:08 -0700
    ...tho the ASI was nicknamed the "riviera" ...might > have something to do w/ riviera motors..maybe they were the main distributor > for the ASI...
  • Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights >>> BackUp Light Addendum >>> Link Correction
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:18:56 -0600
    ...search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1> Brakes ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title...
  • ASI vs. Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Aug 1994 09:17:34 -0800
    Is anyone familiar with the ASI camper conversion? I'm in the market for air-cooled Vanagon Westfalia and happened upon an '80 Vanagon...
  • Re: Fridge Woes
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:46:11 -0700
    ...what the heck is an ASI.... I hate to be the only one that doesn't know this code word :) ASI = Automotive Services Inc...
  • Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:15:46 -0600
    ...asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1> REAR Brakes ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title...
  • Re: cheap '85 vanagon ASI Popup camper on Samba
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 02:44:09 EDT
    ...They just don't do VWs > anymore. > > ASI/ Auotmotive Services Inc. > 2001 West Fourth Plain Blvd. > Vancouver, WA 98660-1313 > > <http://www.type2.com...
  • ASI Conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Aug 1994 23:59:17 -0800
    ...Westy >Message-ID: <199408201613.AA09475@nwnexus.wa.com> > >Is anyone familiar with the ASI camper conversion? I'm in the market for >air-cooled...
  • Re: regarding oriental characters
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:17:07 -0400
    At 11:43 PM 10/27/2008, BenT Syncro wrote... >That said, most of Asia is west of California where I reside. Guess >that...
  • Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 05:45:46 -0700
    ...ASI/Riviera headcount > > > Hey there just seeing who all has a bus or vanagon with the > ASI/Riviera camper conversion..I have seen a...
  • Re: Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights >>> BackUp Light Addendum
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:11:15 -0400
    ...search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1> > > > Brakes > ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title...
  • Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 15 Nov 2005 18:16:21 -0800
    Riviera & ASI are one and the same. Jim
  • Re: ASI vs. Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Aug 1994 11:37:55 +0800
    I think that ASI still operates out of possibly Vancouver. You might try
  • FS: 81 ASI
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:53:52 -0400
    81 ASI Riviera Camper for sale: $2000 In mass. Email me for more! Matt
  • Re: ASI camper conversions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:14:05 EDT
    ...What is the layout of the ASI conversion? >> ASI or "Automotive Services, Inc" was a camper conversion outfit located in WA state. there were...
  • Re: Hole in floor
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 10:57:41 -0800
    ...ASI Conversions, "the company is still going in Washington." It's true that ASI is still in business BUT the people there now are...
  • Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights >>> BackUp Light Addendum >>> Link Correction
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:29:01 -0600
    ...b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HZMXTS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie...
  • Re: 82 ASI Riviera camper 110v charging question...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 09:55:28 -0500
    Paul, I have an 1980 ASI and my lil red charge light is on only when hooked up to shore power.. I'm not...
  • [Fwd: RE: ASI Vanagon]
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 1 Jul 2002 15:43:14 -0700
    ...ASI Vanagon Someone asked and shamed me into finally getting pics of an ASI Vanagon on the website. A friend sent them to me...
  • Re: Deluxe dash console
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 15:05:28 -0400
    I spy a ASI glovebox.. is that an ASI riveria camper? or a newer Country Homes camper? Dan Stevens 1980 ASI camper. > On Apr...
  • Vanagon owners of the asian area?
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Wed, 5 Dec 2001 18:02:26 +0900
    Hello there, The Vanagon owner of the Asian area is a topic with VNMC now. One of the guy is in Taipei (Taiwan) now...
  • ASI Wiring
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 22:15:03 -0500
    I asked earlier for ASI wiring diagrams--- Perhaps somebody just knows how to rewire the second battery, inverter/charger, isolator. M & N
  • ASI curtains?
    Historical mailing list - KLR CS
    Mon, 10 Jun 2002 15:48:06 -0700
    Anyone know where I might be able to find a set of curtains for my ASI camper? I wonder if the westy curtains can...
  • Re: Hmm..Orange Vanagons...
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Fri, 22 May 1998 01:28:58 EDT
    In a message dated 98-05-21 15:43:10 EDT, vwvanagon@YAHOO.COM writes: << > yep...my buddy has a '80 Vanagon ASI Camper...
  • ASI camper conversions
    Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
    Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:04:55 -0700
    Hi all, I'm looking at buying a camper, and the latest one I saw an ad for is an 86 ASI conversion. I...
  • ASI manuals
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Sat, 16 Jun 2001 08:27:05 -0700
    ...your ASI Recreational Vehicle Kit...with lots of instructions....Electrical Control Center owners manual...I think this may be the Motherload for ASI or...
  • Re: [vanagon] what kind of camper??? - ASI poptops
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Fri, 9 May 2003 22:13:36 -0700
    Al wrote: >Hi All, >Mark Drillock, from his (below) description, hit it...it sounds like >an ASI Poptops camper... > >Anyone know where I can...
  • looking for an owners manual
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 6 Oct 2003 12:15:37 -0400
    I'm looking for the owners manual for an ASI VANAGON aircooled camper.. I have a campmobile one i could exchange (if you have...
  • Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:26:46 -0700
    The ASI was just a passenger van later modified to a Camper. The top will go on another passenger van just fine. The hole...
  • Re: Vanagon ASI conversion roof material?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 28 May 2018 11:40:18 -0700
    my guess is molded fiberglass... I have a friend with a vanagon with ASI top and having a crack.. I saw some fiber...
  • Re: New Vanagon Nut
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Fri, 10 Mar 2000 19:16:33 -0800
    Hey...I have an 83 diesel ASI conversion with a 5 speed tranny.......wow.......congratulations!!! Susan Bernavich Mark Drillock wrote: > Congratulations to list member...
  • Vanagon ASI conversion roof material?
    Historical mailing list - Ellen Marchand
    Mon, 28 May 2018 18:32:38 +0000
    This is a 1985 Vanagon converted to a camper by ASI in Vancouver Washington. Anyone know what the pop-top roof is made of...
  • 81 ASI Camper?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:25:04 -0500
    ...Can anyone tell me the differneces between Westy campers and ASI conversion? 2. Anyone with experience with ATK rebuilds? (aircooled) Thanks Matt the search...
  • Re: Fridge Woes
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:12:16 -0500
    An ASI is American Systems Incorp. I think,,, they made a camper conversion like the westy. They bought vans and converted them. Any more...
  • Re: [vanagon] what kind of camper??? - ASI poptops
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 May 2003 09:33:04 EDT
    ...it sounds like > an ASI Poptops camper... > > Anyone know where I can more info on these campers? > > Thanks, > Al > > > > > ASI campers were made in...
  • Re: Deluxe dash console
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:13:30 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle Diesel Daniel Stevens wrote: >I spy a ASI glovebox.. > >is that an ASI riveria camper? or a newer Country Homes camper...
  • Re: 85 ASI Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 09:26:56 -0800
    Well, I seem to have become the resident ASI expert... Components: All standard off-the-shelf American RV stuff. Replacements are available from most...
  • Re: 85 ASI Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 11:28:11 EST
    In a message dated 1/18/01 10:26:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: > most all ASI's have...
  • early 80's ASI interior...lots of photos installed in regular Vanagon...
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:48:00 -0800
    Some of you may be curious about the ASI Riviera interior, or wondering if you can transplant the ASI interior into a standard Vanagon...
  • Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:01:28 -0700
    ...ASI/Riviera headcount > > > > > > Hey there just seeing who all has a bus or vanagon with the > > ASI/Riviera camper conversion..I have seen a...
  • =?Windows-1252?Q?Re:______RE:_1985_VW_Vanagon_ASI_=93Westy=94_$11=2C000_o?= =?Windows-1252?Q?bo_-_$11000_=28Ashland=29?=
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:46:55 -0700
    ...ASI didn't seem to have a standard configuration, did they? Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI (NOT a "Westy") Coee, Camping & Traveling Cat Extraordinaire...
  • Re: Craigslist '84 in Bend, Ore. - not mine
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 23 Jan 2014 18:31:57 -0800
    ...Best to prime me with things to look for to tell the diff between a genuine ASI and a tintop with an ASI lid...
  • Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 /etc.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 14:31:47 EDT
    Yau-Man, Maybe you don't really appreciate your Vanagon,from the sound of your letter.....I also service Asian cars,and believe me...
  • Re: 81 ASI Camper?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:22:34 EDT
    In a message dated 8/17/00 10:11:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, matandded@netway.com writes: << Did ASI make an electric heater...
  • =?Windows-1252?Q?RE:_1985_V?= =?Windows-1252?Q?W_Vanagon_?= =?Windows-1252?Q?ASI_=93Westy?= =?Windows-1252?Q?=94_$11=2C000_?= =?Windows-1252?Q?obo_-_$110?= =?Windows-1252?Q?00_(Ashlan?= =?Windows-1252?Q?d)?=
    Historical mailing list - Ellen Oregon
    Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:06:05 -0700
    Wow! She (He) is very different than my Lola, who is also an '85 ASI. Same stove and sink, but the cabinet layout is...
  • Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:58:12 -0700
    ...Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera (Bleu)
  • Re: A Westy that pays you!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:44:39 -0400
    ...mark is correct, its a ASI Riviera poptop camper conversion.. silver was not an option on '85 westys plus you can clearly see the...
  • TAKE ME FS: 81 ASI
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Sat, 7 Oct 2000 23:09:09 -0400
    81 ASI camper in Mass. Needs engine work, excellent body and interior. $1900 OBO. Must SELL!! Go to www.ep.com and to the...
  • Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:58:02 EDT
    ...one was ASI, and the other was Country Homes Inc. ASI was converted in Washington state, and Country Homes was in California. chances of...
  • Re: early 80's ASI interior...lots of photos installed in regular Vanagon...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 12:32:11 EST
    ...you may be curious about the ASI Riviera interior, or > wondering if you can transplant the ASI interior into a standard > Vanagon...the answer...