At  3/31/2012 10:18 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>  But if I could get what I want, then no more Vanagon.  Who wants
> to be trying to trouble shoot a failure in a downpour, or on the
> side of a freeway?  Of course, I try to keep it up to snuff, to
> minimize that, and I must say I've never had it happen.  But
> .......... .  and I really don't like to be always fixing
> something.  I want to get out an enjoy where I want to be.
>
>Good luck with yours, mcneely

The best chance on how to prevent troubleshooting a failure in a down
pour and/or on the side of a freeway?

Ok, I can answer that. A Vanagon with a Subaru engine and manual
windows. Seriously.

Other changes that "I" think would be great?
Manual window on the drivers side & a power window on the passenger side.
Windows that open in the way back next to the passenger(s).
Maybe a light over the sliding door opening? This is something I
haven't seen but I have heard of and might be worth the time to
engineer & install. Be real nice if you could do the on/off from in
back OR up front.

Things we might have already that  are important? The rear window
defroster, heated mirrors, map light for the passenger over the glove
box & the sky light/roof vent if you camp in your Vanagon.

Rob
becida@comcast.net