I'm embarrassed to say I carry nearly the same parts. �The spare alternator not listed but in the van saved my butt a thousand miles from home on one trip. �My only "mechanical" so far.
I also like to think I'm prepared to help a less-prepared fellow Vanagon owner should the need arise.

Stephen

--- On Thu, 4/4/13, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

- fuel pump
- coil
- dist cap and rotor
- spark plugs wire set
- spark plugs
- ECU
- AFM
- set of 3 belts
- ignition switch
- assorted fuses
- fuel line and assorted clamps
- accelerator cable
- fuel filter
- oil filter
- spare keys
- temp2 sender
- thermostat

I plan to add:
a Hall sender
alternator brushes

funny enough I never use any of those spares on any trip. 2 years ago on a
trip from So. Cal to Oregon, the water pump gave up and the alternator dies
2 day later...

dan