Spot on chap!

Shouldn't Dr. BZ's shelf contraption include this option (for use when our
Westies are moored)?  If so, I expect the upgrade!

On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:20 PM, Randal Jett <randal_jett@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Geeezzzz people, are we really having a DISCUSSION about this topic!?
> Firstly, it should go WITHOUT saying, and be perfectly clear, that the
> first priority of this list, with regard to PAPER PRODUCTS in the vanagon,
> should be to (1) outline the possible safe locations and (2) determine by
> strict engineering standards the RECOMMENDATIONS for newbies and seasoned
> owners of the aforementioned VW product, resulting in the concensus
> determination of top choices by brand, scent, and yards per roll
> notwithstanding a quasi-nation-wide survey of best prices and warranty
> offerings.  I'm of course referring to the PROPER and RELIABLE vanagon.comendorsed toilet paper for out-of-town application.  I should THINK paper
> towels would be a poor choice, especially if you want to get that girl out
> for a second adventure -- which underscores the point of both the necessity
> and URGENCY to keep the most best 1st class TP handy and at-the-ready
> for passengers, (hard to say WHO might venture in with us) and to, if for no
> other reason,
>  commit to follow the motto familar to at least some of us, from the
> National Boy Scouts of America -- to BE PREPARED.
> So, if we're really going to talk about THIS -- let's at least start with
> the essentials.  Paper towels can be lived without.  TP MUST be top quality
> (and able to be produced, in quantity, in an instant) or the whole trip is
> just shot to hell.  A desirable roll IS in said ROLL and not in a heap or
> strewn about the cabin.  I keep a rubber band around mine.
> My vote is for Mr. Whipple's superior product.
> Randal
> '85 AW (svx parts on the way!)
> '87 Westy I-4 (for sale pending)
> '87.5 Wolfsburg
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Peter T. Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:19:26 PM
> Subject: Re: unrolling papertowel
>
> Bolted a paper towel roll holder in the ceiling panel next behind the
> driver's seat.  It is spring loaded so one sheet tears off at a time.
> Doesn't unroll in the wind.
>
> ..it is also really good at making a large dent in your forehead when you
> are on your 3rd whiskey and looking for something in the dark on the front
> seat!
>
>
> On 7/24/08, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > A piece of quarter inch plywood notched at both ends to sit atop the
> towel
> > roll, held in place from rolling off by the bracket at each end... which
> > fit
> > into the notch in the board. Nothing to remember to do, and a towel is
> > always there when you need one.
> > Jim
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Joe Federici <joefederici@earthlink.net
> >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > On Jul 24, 2008, at 6:51 PM, Markus Mumper wrote:
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 3:33 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >  At 05:26 PM 7/24/2008 -0400, Doug Alcock wrote:
> > >>
> > >>  Only on the vanagon list --- I use a couple of velro cable wraps
> > >>> to keep
> > >>> my
> > >>> paper towels from unrolling. I'm going to buy Vivatowel stock
> > >>> right now
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>  Mini bungee cord around paper towel roll.
> > >
> > > Paper towel roll hangs from pop-top cross bar using larger bungee cord.
> > >
> > > Markus
> > >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Pete
> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
> '87 Westy "Joe's Van"
> WWW.Busesbythebeach.com
>
>
>
>
>

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Neil2
'86 Vanagon/Weekender in process (Savannah)
Nunquam Pendite Divendium