Yep, or if isolated enough (we often are) we just ba
the al fresco.

On Sun, Feb 5, 2023, 4:39 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
wrote:

> We do that with an open top changing station.  Folds into a 3 ft. circle.
> Just run a rope over the top of the changing station from 2 handy trees and
> hang the bag from it.
>
> Dave B.
> the Boston one
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Sat, Feb 4, 2023 7:44 am
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
>
> Unless heavy overcast, a simple plastic solar shower from a camping store
> works great. Just fill it, put
> it in the sun, when the water is hot, hangout and .  We can usually get
> 2-3 showers from 1 bag of water.
>
> On Fri, Feb 3, 2023, 8:26 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> >  Truth is...the Vanagon Hot shower system works simply by what you all
> > know.  I mean, you get a 5 gallon aluminum vessel.  You fill it with
> > water.  You heat it up by some means.  You add an electric pump, like a
> > 12VDC Bilge Pump; you add plastic tubing; you restrict outflow
> > appropriately by epoxy plugging of various  outlets on shower nozzle.
> Now,
> > you get a strong flow!
> >
> >
> > Oh yeah....bunch of stuff.....there is much more excitement!  And yes,
> > pics would be helpful for all, but impossible on The List.  But in
> truth, I
> > have been using this apparatus I have described for 25 years or
> more...and
> > it works every time!  Wind, darkness, mosquitos....ha-ha!...I laugh at
> them!
> >
> >
> >    On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 06:01:58 PM PST, Dan N <
> > dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >  hi Richard,
> >
> > Running a blinker wire to that after market arrow lights is quite tough
> no?
> > Your hot water shower system is running on propane? Any pics to share?
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 3:59 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Yes Dan, they were something like that.  More or less.  And they indeed
> > do
> > > work.  Currently, they are in my parts bin.  Maybe I can use them to
> > > construct an appealing sign for a garage sale or something.  But I have
> > > given up on Vanagon utility.  No need either.  And for the folks that
> > like
> > > to add a bunch of lights on top of Vanagon.....sheesh......I prefer to
> > just
> > > camp, cook a nice meal, relax.  And get up early....
> > >
> > > If you want to do some effort?....please construct a Hot Water Shower
> > > system!!  I did.
> > >
> > > On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 03:31:31 PM PST, Dan N <
> dn92610@gmail.com
> > >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > hi Richard,
> > > Do you mean this one?
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.amazon.com/Rearview-mirror-concealed-indicator-signal-Red/dp/B07DP18DQ1
> > >
> > > ot this one?
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.amazon.com/AUTUNEER-Sequential-Mirror-Warning-Stickers/dp/B07QNK2L3S
> > >
> > > I am tempted but not sure yet...
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >  Cool, Eric.  I recently got into my mind the notion of having those
> > > > sequential arrow things in outboard rearview mirrors.  You know, like
> > > > modern cars.  I even bought some of those LED things, cheap.  I even
> > went
> > > > forward as to how to delete mirror coating on the inside, so that LED
> > > could
> > > > brightly shine through.
> > > > Well...that project was a disaster!  Yes, it absolutely worked.  But
> > from
> > > > behind?...nah.  Too much trouble.
> > > >
> > > > I mean....a whole bunch of effort....for little return.  Meanwhile,
> all
> > > > the guys are trying to fix "floppy mirrors", by buying expensive
> stuff.
> > > > Truck Mirrors.  Jeep mirrors.  In reality, all it takes is a
> > > cross-drilled
> > > > hole and a Dowel Pin, so that when you tighten the nut in mirror
> > bracket
> > > > the stud doesn't pull out of the cast piece.
> > > > I did this 20 years ago.  Flawless performance.  Super ability to
> > adjust
> > > > as needed.  Very pleased.
> > > >
> > > >    On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 02:38:59 PM PST, Eric Caron <
> > > > ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >  OK,
> > > >
> > > >        I’m convinced.  I ordered the marker lights.  I recently had
> to
> > > > remove mine for sound deadening and they seem very very tired.  I’m
> > > amazed
> > > > I got them back together and working.  I will have more confidence
> with
> > > > these.
> > > > My old ones can be spares for may 85.  Those seem to be working
> better.
> > > >
> > > > These will go on the 84.
> > > >
> > > > Any chance you could send a link to the connectors on Amazon?  The
> > other
> > > > sources will be a challenge for me to get.
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > On Feb 3, 2023, at 3:58 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >                Eric
> > > > >
> > > > >        The correct fit LEDs are available & I had them on My van
> for
> > > > several years
> > > > >
> > > > > but the old sockets made for an iffy connection & old lenses didn’t
> > > > allow for very
> > > > >
> > > > > decent brightness.
> > > > >
> > > > >        The Mercedes LEDs are an exact fit, same overall size &
> screw
> > > > hole placement
> > > > >
> > > > > but do require different wire connections. The connector on the LED
> > > > wires is easily
> > > > >
> > > > > removed as they are bared wire push through & fold over style so
> You
> > > > just need to
> > > > >
> > > > > straighten the folded over wires, then pull the connector off which
> > > > leaves the bare
> > > > >
> > > > > wire to splice to the Van Marker wires directly or via your choice
> of
> > > > new connector,,,
> > > > >
> > > > > I like to use these >
> > > > >
> > > > > https://tinyurl.com/26u8nsc5
> > > > >
> > > > >        Or
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-PowerPlug-5-Pack-Orange-Push-In-Wire-Connectors/50101792
> > > > >
> > > > >        I’ll send You another Email about the Marker Blinker Hack ~
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >> On 3 Feb , 2023, at 10:48 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net
> >
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Thanks for this recommendation.
> > > > >>
> > > > >>      I was looking just for the correct LED light bulb for the
> > > existing
> > > > marker lights.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> But, if these are the same as our rear marker lights then it would
> > be
> > > > nice to have a spare set for this price.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> What do I need to do to wiring if anything to use these?
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Also, the idea of having the rear markers blink sounds like a nice
> > > > added safety feature.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Is that hack written up somewhere?
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Eric Caron
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>> On Jan 30, 2023, at 11:38 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
> > > wrote:
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>              Hey Eric
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>      I have these & have installed several on friends Vans as
> well
> > >
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Link <
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/373350636840?mkevt=1&mkpid=2&emsid=e90001.m43.l1123&plmtId=700008&mesgId=3024&mkcid=8&ch=osgood&bu=43138523142&trkId=95302451-ad25-4508-ba5b-31f17b969ef2&cnvId=700003&recoId=373350636840&recoPos=1
> > > > >
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>      There is also a nifty & fairly easy wiring hack that can be
> > done
> > > > to
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Our Rear Marker Lights that causes them to Blink as a Turn
> Signal ~
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>                                              ORR ~ DeanB
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>> On 21 Jan , 2023, at 2:52 PM, Eric Caron <
> ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET
> > >
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> Now, any tips on LEDs for the marker lights
> > > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>