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j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:12 am Size: 320x240 Views: 13 Rating: Not rated

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Here's a photo of my 89 Vanagon odometer not working and "on tilt" while you can see the speedometer is in good working order so I know how slow I'm going, just not how far.

(This photo was taken safely - please don't assume it was the driver)

j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:52 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 79 Rating: Not rated

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Rear heater leaked and we never used it so the Propex (Karl) got a new configuration, the kickplate (GoWesty) was replaced, and Cindy put together a long/low cover so we could store items while giving the propane furnace clearance and room to breathe.

While there's still unused space, we try to pack light - we just wanted to pack cleanly.

j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:52 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 93 Rating: Not rated

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Rear heater leaked and we never used it so the Propex (Karl) got a new configuration, the kickplate (GoWesty) was replaced, and Cindy put together a long/low cover so we could store items while giving the propane furnace clearance and room to breathe.

While there's still unused space, we try to pack light - we just wanted to pack cleanly.

j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:52 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 64 Rating: Not rated

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Rear heater leaked and we never used it so the Propex (Karl) got a new configuration, the kickplate (GoWesty) was replaced, and Cindy put together a long/low cover so we could store items while giving the propane furnace clearance and room to breathe.

While there's still unused space, we try to pack light - we just wanted to pack cleanly.

j8 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:37 am Size: 1600x1200 Views: 28 Rating: Not rated

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j8 · Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:15 pm Size: 400x299 Views: 41 Rating: Not rated

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Wren, our GSP puppy here at 10 weeks, hanging out in the '89 Westy.

j8 · Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:15 pm Size: 400x299 Views: 32 Rating: Not rated

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Wren, our GSP puppy here at 10 weeks, hanging out in the '89 Westy.

j8 · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:27 pm Size: 400x299 Views: 59 Rating: Not rated

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Spotted in the Seward neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Happy to see a pair of Vanagons!

j8 · Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:20 pm Size: 1195x1600 Views: 81 Rating: Not rated

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This is from the last trip our canine co-pilot took with me on a big-dog weekend.

Ripley made it to 16 and died on August 3, 2012. The last trip she preferred to lay in the van and survey the campground, although her vision was not good.

We were lucky to have her and luckier still to take her camping in the Westy.

j8 · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:45 am Size: 320x240 Views: 69 Rating: Not rated

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We were the last car in a no-injury 4-car fenderbender chain reaction, and lucked out in that we didn't hit anyone in front of us. Our ancient hitch? Not so lucky.

We're getting a check/estimate because I'm not certain if there's other damage. Any advice?

j8 · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:37 pm Size: 1312x1154 Views: 106 Rating: Not rated

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Spotted this green machine in St. Paul, Minnesota, on St. Patrick's Day 3/17/2012. Hope it wasn't parked for future work...

j8 · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:32 pm Size: 400x300 Views: 99 Rating: Not rated

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Took Ripley for an unseasonably-warm-weather drive in the Westy on 3/17/2012. Windows down!

j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:28 pm Size: 336x450 Views: 106 Rating: Not rated

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It was a one-dog night last Friday. Actually Ripley slept on her bed on the floor all night, but in the early early morning after a walk & before my first cup of tea, she hopped up on the lower westy bed and curled in for a quick snooze.

j8 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:36 pm Size: 400x299 Views: 139 Rating: 10

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our 70lb+ weimaraner ripley is 15 and still loves to ride and camp in the westy. she was pretty tired - and needlessly cold - this last overnight so it goes she got covered up.

j8 · Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:05 pm Size: 240x320 Views: 166 Rating: Not rated

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Tested this out - two heavy-duty struts will hold the hatch up with the Paulchen rack in place. Not an ideal/long term deal but it's nice to be able to access the back without taking off the bike rack every time.

j8 · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:52 pm Size: 240x320 Views: 153 Rating: Not rated

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Finally, it's DONE. Fabricated a new face plate for the Truckfridge 49. We took the bottom grill and added it to the new face plate. The old dometic, face plate, and door are all in storage in case one day we sell it so there's an easy reversal. This is a crappy cell phone pic, if you couldn't tell.

j8 · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:09 am Size: 320x240 Views: 91 Rating: Not rated

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Cell phone pic. I am HOPELESS with electrical. Seeking terminals 30 and 87 to bypass the frig relay, as we've installed a truckfridge. What am I looking at?

j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:24 pm Size: 648x484 Views: 192 Rating: Not rated

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we stayed here a couple nights. weekday stay + cooler nights = quiet.

j8 · Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 9:12 pm Size: 500x375 Views: 203 Rating: Not rated

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our vanagon, in a dramatic "parked" position. note the distance from the curb - at the time i was still trying to get used to sitting directly above the front wheel.

j8 · Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 9:04 pm Size: 800x600 Views: 220 Rating: Not rated

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Canine copilot Ripley sleeping off a hike at the campsite this past weekend. At nearly 14, she likes laying in the van and being able to see out, supervising all our activity. Food prep is her favorite thing to watch.

j8 · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:41 pm Size: 300x300 Views: 81 Rating: Not rated

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j8 · Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:04 pm Size: 200x267 Views: 106 Rating: Not rated

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They're really grey, its just the light and the bad camera phone shot.

Front table is 16 1/4" W by 24 1/4" L
Rear table 16 1/4" W by 31 7/8" L
approximately.

j8 · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:20 pm Size: 320x240 Views: 305 Rating: Not rated

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the awning has landed! this is an 8ft fiamma f45. hellooooo shade.

j8 · Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:27 pm Size: 1137x990 Views: 152 Rating: Not rated

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the westy by a turkey in frazee, minnesota. not THE big turkey, but a pretty sizable turkey.

j8 · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:27 pm Size: 600x450 Views: 122 Rating: Not rated

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we pulled over in buhl minnesota, for a pit lakeside lunch on the westy stove.

j8 · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:20 pm Size: 600x450 Views: 161 Rating: Not rated

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my westy served as my private room at night and mobile media office during the day at the 10,000 lakes festival (10klf)

work was pretty sweet.

j8 · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:16 pm Size: 600x450 Views: 167 Rating: Not rated

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These folks were camping next to joetiger's awesome weekender vanagon at 10klf. Interior was pretty custom, but seemed to have a hardtop camper bones.

j8 · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:14 pm Size: 600x450 Views: 152 Rating: Not rated

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Spotted at the 10,000 Lakes Music Festival. I hope I have this in the right category - I'm good for spotting but not good for designating. Let me know.

j8 · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:27 pm Size: 400x533 Views: 134 Rating: Not rated

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ripley near broke my heart - i was heading out for a solo fishing trip, but she refused to leave the back door. i waffled, and quick packed up some dog food & a bed. we didn't stay at mille lacs kathio, but rather at minnesota's father hennepin state park

j8 · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:45 pm Size: 957x1092 Views: 169 Rating: Not rated

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spotted this camper on minnesota hwy 95 between marine on st. croix and taylors falls.

j8 · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:57 pm Size: 800x600 Views: 190 Rating: Not rated

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our propane guy did the propex install on our 89 westy but didn't follow the instructions on westyventures.com, so we had to a little fancy-dance adjustment as suggested by karl. now i'm happy!

j8 · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:57 pm Size: 800x600 Views: 108 Rating: Not rated

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our propane guy did the propex install on our 89 westy but didn't follow the instructions on westyventures.com, so we had to a little fancy-dance adjustment as suggested by karl. now i'm happy!

j8 · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:10 pm Size: 1200x1600 Views: 157 Rating: Not rated

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propex installed in 89 westy, under rear seat. my fave RV shop guy placed the vents in different places, but i like the look. will have to figure out the storage, tho. (via camera phone, apologies)

j8 · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:10 pm Size: 1600x1200 Views: 139 Rating: Not rated

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propex installed in 89 westy, under rear seat. my fave RV shop guy placed the vents in different places, but i like the look. will have to figure out the storage, tho. (via camera phone, apologies)

j8 · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:45 am Size: 604x453 Views: 163 Rating: Not rated

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Too bad these are the only splitties we own... we have a lot more, but they're "parked" at home or in my desk.

j8 · Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:06 pm Size: 100x133 Views: 317 Rating: Not rated

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The van has beautiful stock fabric on its front seats, and we've kept them covered to protect 'em from hard camping use. I sorta get dirty, wet, and generally grubby when camping.

j8 · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:36 pm Size: 600x440 Views: 339 Rating: Not rated

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yeah well i'm not the first to fall for this tourist trap and taking this picture. here the westy is at da yooper tourist trap in michigan.

j8 · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:43 pm Size: 500x668 Views: 173 Rating: Not rated

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the rear table leg hole wasn't beat up, but i could feel the laminate cracks coming on. this 1 1/2" computer table grommet worked perfectly... if you consider it had to be whittled to fit perfect. cindy worked the outer edge with a dremel to get it to fit. now it is in and i'd be hard pressed to remove it. if you can find them in grey, let me know. they come in a good beige for the earlier westies.

j8 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:13 pm Size: 400x300 Views: 137 Rating: Not rated

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It is common for the Westy tee molding to gain a gap due to age and cold. Our 1989 Vanagon Westy was sheltered but chilled this winter, and the cabinet tee molding showed a little shrinkage.

To remedy this: take one hair dryer + your hands + a little patience = nice, tight tee molding.

Warm the tee molding gently with the hair dryer, you want the plastic pliable, not smoking or melting. Firmly and confidently press it back into place. Once it is there, hold it for a moment. You're a human clamp! Doesn't take long to close the gap. When the tee molding is cool and back in place, just close the cabinet door. Rinse, repeat, YMMV.

j8 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:13 pm Size: 400x300 Views: 121 Rating: Not rated

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It is common for the Westy tee molding to gain a gap due to age and cold. Our 1989 Vanagon Westy was sheltered but chilled this winter, and the cabinet tee molding showed a little shrinkage.

To remedy this: take one hair dryer + your hands + a little patience = nice, tight tee molding.

Warm the tee molding gently with the hair dryer, you want the plastic pliable, not smoking or melting. Firmly and confidently press it back into place. Once it is there, hold it for a moment. You're a human clamp! Doesn't take long to close the gap. When the tee molding is cool and back in place, just close the cabinet door. Rinse, repeat, YMMV.

j8 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:13 pm Size: 400x300 Views: 100 Rating: Not rated

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It is common for the Westy tee molding to gain a gap due to age and cold. Our 1989 Vanagon Westy was sheltered but chilled this winter, and the cabinet tee molding showed a little shrinkage.

To remedy this: take one hair dryer + your hands + a little patience = nice, tight tee molding.

Warm the tee molding gently with the hair dryer, you want the plastic pliable, not smoking or melting. Firmly and confidently press it back into place. Once it is there, hold it for a moment. You're a human clamp! Doesn't take long to close the gap. When the tee molding is cool and back in place, just close the cabinet door. Rinse, repeat, YMMV.

j8 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:13 pm Size: 400x300 Views: 136 Rating: Not rated

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It is common for the Westy tee molding to gain a gap due to age and cold. Our 1989 Vanagon Westy was sheltered but chilled this winter, and the cabinet tee molding showed a little shrinkage.

To remedy this: take one hair dryer + your hands + a little patience = nice, tight tee molding.

Warm the tee molding gently with the hair dryer, you want the plastic pliable, not smoking or melting. Firmly and confidently press it back into place. Once it is there, hold it for a moment. You're a human clamp! Doesn't take long to close the gap. When the tee molding is cool and back in place, just close the cabinet door. Rinse, repeat, YMMV.

j8 · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:13 pm Size: 400x300 Views: 99 Rating: Not rated

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It is common for the Westy tee molding to gain a gap due to age and cold. Our 1989 Vanagon Westy was sheltered but chilled this winter, and the cabinet tee molding showed a little shrinkage.

To remedy this: take one hair dryer + your hands + a little patience = nice, tight tee molding.

Warm the tee molding gently with the hair dryer, you want the plastic pliable, not smoking or melting. Firmly and confidently press it back into place. Once it is there, hold it for a moment. You're a human clamp! Doesn't take long to close the gap. When the tee molding is cool and back in place, just close the cabinet door. Rinse, repeat, YMMV.

j8 · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:16 pm Size: 480x640 Views: 204 Rating: Not rated

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At Goose Island on Hwy 128 outside Moab, UT 08/06/04 at our first site of the 10 days in aught four trip.

j8 · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:20 pm Size: 600x450 Views: 405 Rating: Not rated

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A buncha buses & a sweet vanagon showed up for a commercial on Franklin Ave in Minneapolis. Taken 11/30/2007 by my better half.

j8 · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:03 pm Size: 480x640 Views: 315 Rating: Not rated

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For the happy dog thread

j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:37 pm Size: 600x450 Views: 623 Rating: Not rated

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Surprise! For our anniversary, my better half completely surprised me - completely - as in "no idea" with a "vanniversary" present. That's the Westy wearing a brand-spankin-new 3-window pop-top hot off gowesty.com in fast-dryin' water-shedder. There's 6 1/2 hours worth of pop-top replacement in secret! That's love, baby.

j8 · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:36 pm Size: 600x450 Views: 360 Rating: Not rated

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The tent I knew so well...(taken earlier this year)

j8 · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:06 am Size: 500x375 Views: 233 Rating: Not rated

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like a horse outside the saloon, the van waits for us while we checked out an old somewheres-in-wisconsin cemetery that wasn't on the map.

j8 · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:16 pm Size: 800x600 Views: 310 Rating: Not rated

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taken on the trumpeter trail in the sandhill wildlife area, central wisconsin.


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