In a message dated 11/23/04 9:05:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rvehring@YAHOO.COM writes:

> What I don't like about the power mirror version is
> all the electrics. Does anyone know what they weigh?
> And of course the $$. Might have better aerodynamics -
> less wind noise? The permanent lock down thing is
> interesting, but mirrors aren't supposed to be
> completely locked down for safety reasons. Thanks for
> the input anyway,
> Take care,
> Reinhard, 83 Westy, "Moose"
>
>
Installing power mirrors on a vanagon is one of the most simple upgrades you
can do.
i have power mirrors installed on my 84 vanagon and i never hooked them up.
and never will.  even tho wiring them in is easy, i hadnt done it because i
dont need to.  they are easily adjustable by just carefully pushing on the
mirror glass, to adjust the mirror to desired angle.  they fold flat against the
van if parking in cramped spaces, but the wind will never make them fold back
like the manual mirrors.    they look cool, and i painted them to match my van.
  installation was simple, you just have to drill one extra screw hole, and
run a self tapping SMS in it, tho i know people who just installed them with
the 2 existing screws, not drilling any holes, and they seem to be staying on
fine.
if anyone is interested, i have a pair of vanagon power mirrors for sale,
complete with all wiring and switch.   let me know

chris