On what area do you live? ANSWERS BELOW IN CAPS

> 3. Another item is the propane system, my regulator is shot. I am gonna
stop
> by Camping World tonight to see if they have a 299-00 (290 series)
Marshall
> Brass 2 Stage to replace it and I might get the On/Off valve too... might
as
> well. Anyone know how much I will have to bend my pipes to get it in? I
have
> been told their not the same size... the new one is a little longer.

GO TO A VW AUTHORIZED CAMPER FACILITY. I REPLCED MY REGULATOR AND SHUT OFF
VALVE FOR ABOUT $100 (In San Diego, CA)
>
> 4. The interior is shot. I plan on carpet replacement (do myself) when I
> have the cabinets out. At the same time pulling all side panels, stripping
> the peeling/cracked vinyl off and painting white. I don't know how to bend
> the carpet around the front wheel wells though. Can we buy these pieces
> already bent, ready to install??? Problem is then that I have to buy the
> entire carpet set so it would match. Anyone know ??? TMI or Sewfine ???

CHECK YOUR YELLOW PAGES 7 SHOP AROUND FOR GOOD PRICES. YOU CAN GO TO A
CUSTOM CARPET PLACE. THEY WILL FORM AND SEW TO CONFORM TO YOUR FLOOR. I DID
A CAMPER FRONT FLOOR FOR ABOUT $85 FOR A LAZY DAZE YEARS AGO. (In San
Marcos, CA)

Good luck to you,

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE