The strips on the Vanagon as opposed to the earlier model VWs are fairly
robust, so they rarely go bad.  Best to check all the terminals for clean
connections and the wiring from the switch as well.

I haven't used mine in over a decade, I keep the curtains closed up, so I
*rarely* see out my rear window (I live full time in mine).  Not even sure
it works, never really thought about it (shrug).
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> Subject line, I believe, says it all.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR