dear vanagoniterites

just a note wondering how many camp grounds will be pleased to see a group
show up a second time if upon the first leaving they found the trash full
of surplus parts and - wasted or broken parts - used or new oil - broken
tools and all the other stuff left behind after mechanical service -
\not to mention the inevitable "accidental spill" of coolant or oil or
brake-fluid - etc...
then there is the guy - like me - who is slow - and often just getting
going at 11 o clock at night - bang bang bang - i hammer into the twilight
hours - ensuring a bear and vampire free park

if i recall some camp grounds and nearly all parking lots do not allow
wrenching at all -
regards

On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Stan Shapiro <mail@stanshapiro.com> wrote:

> I am a newbie Westy owner, with minimal mechanical skills.   I have been
> impressed with the knowledge and expertise on this site.   I wonder if
> there
> is any way to pass some of this knowledge along to the newbies.
>
>
>
> How about some weekend courses/training that involve some class room and
> lots of hands on.    Maybe a cooperative effort from the members of this
> board, where each person could teach one aspect of vanagon repair or
> maintenance?      I would think a class size of 10 might be workable.   I
> would be ok with a fee.    As an attendee, I would gladly pay $100, which
> could go to the expenses of the instructors or space rental.    Start out
> with beginner classes.   Work up to more advanced classes.     All that is
> needed is volunteers to teach, a space to have a small classroom, a garage
> to go thru some repairs, agree on some topics, and someone to coordinate
> all
> of this.    If each attendee drove a van, one person might end up with a
> tune up, one person might end up with a new aux battery system, etc.
> Then there has to be some agreement on a location.    I would volunteer to
> help coordinate to help get this rolling.
>
>
>
> Your thoughts??
>
>
>
> Stan/90 Westy/Idaho  (currently in 65 degree weather in Arizona)
>

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