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Thanks folks, Van Wonder is closest to my folks place where I'm stranded.

On my way back to Victoria after 4000kms in Washington, Oregon and CA. Van quit 150meters from the folks. Will let yo ...

Can someone recommend a mechanic / garage that I can get a tow to in North Vancouver ?

thanks much

I'm road tripping from Victoria BC and would like to get some exhaust and spring work done. Contemplating Van Cafe but not sure I want to drive that far.

Any suggestions ? I'm currently in the Ben ...

Speedy .......

you sold what was one of the nicest looking vans in Victoria! Saw you parked in a lot in Colwood a few weeks back and took a couple of pictures.

$500/year for maintenance ? WOW ...

Hey James 93SLC. I just replaced michelin hydroedges with the WRG2s. What pressure are you running ? Mine is the full camper.

I've got a 3-4 year old Garmin Nuvi 255W. Have quite liked it. Especially the fact that I can zoom out to a 3D topo map (that sold me). I like that when doing long stretches where there is no turn ...

I'll be the one driving the Subaru..... and I've got an audio visual of the Pt Renfrew loop for Simon and ab ! Popcorn ? We can sit in Simon's van and have his Propex keep us toasty.

So is it 1000 at Beaver Lk tomorrow ? Just checking.

There's always the usual place .... Simon and Alistair ? Smile

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May be driving the Subaru to that meetup. Storage only insurance right now and am contemplating leaving it that way for the winter.

Did not know that you could drive on the Kettle Valley railgrade . I've done that trip on a bike and never saw a motorized vehicle. Hmmm.

Were you using a HeroCam for the vid ?

Great work !

No. no. It's a manually operated locker installed by GW 5 years ago. Just to clarify.

My bad, didn't think to post all details when asking the question.

2wd, regular differential but with a rear locker.

Buying a new set of tires this w/e after a non repairable puncture on 5 year ...

For the record, physical measurements

14" Michelin LTX 195/75/14 OD 25" (spare)
15" Nokian WRC van 205/70/15 OD 26"
16" Hydroedge 215/60/16 OD 25.5" ...

I'm familiar with what the tire looks like, but not on the van, with the GW wheels. Looking for a side view pic if you have the mind to.

TX

Aguabonita

What size WRG2s did you put on. Pics ?

I'm thinking the same route as WRC vans aren't available in Canada.

GW 16" wheels, michelin hydroedge all round. Big brakes up front. 14" spare on a steely in the clamshell. In event of a flat anywhere round the van 14" must go on the rear because it ...

Tim

Yes I did sew a border around the screen before doing the glueing. I can't remember exactly what the material was, but certainly not pure cotton. Probably has something to do with the poor bo ...

A year ago I cut out the old poptop screen and installed a homemade replacement. I used the Fanchers (sp?) method of glueing fabric to fabric using a product called SpeedSew. Worked well. Now, howe ...

For those middle of the night emergencies and the early morning get to stay in bed a bit longer once the pressure is off moments. Use the same thing as I do when tent camping. A 1 liter Nalgene bott ...

I had one of the actuators apart a couple of weeks back and cleaned up the corrosion on the copper contact bar. Loosened up the springs a bit by spraying a bit of WD 40, letting it sit and then using ...

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Topic: Broken down in North Vancouver
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 570	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:19 pm Subject: Broken down in North Vancouver
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 570	Thanks folks, Van Wonder is closest to my folks place where I'm stranded. On my way back to Victoria after 4000kms in Washington, Oregon and CA. Van quit 150meters from the folks. Will let yo ...
Topic: Broken down in North Vancouver
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 570	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:34 pm Subject: Broken down in North Vancouver
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 570	Can someone recommend a mechanic / garage that I can get a tow to in North Vancouver ? thanks much
Topic: exhaust work in central oregon ?
redcanoe Replies: 1 Views: 284	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:36 pm Subject: exhaust work in central oregon ?
redcanoe Replies: 1 Views: 284	I'm road tripping from Victoria BC and would like to get some exhaust and spring work done. Contemplating Van Cafe but not sure I want to drive that far. Any suggestions ? I'm currently in the Ben ...
Topic: I am no longer Westy owner!
redcanoe Replies: 27 Views: 3023	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:47 pm Subject: I am no longer Westy owner!
redcanoe Replies: 27 Views: 3023	Speedy ....... you sold what was one of the nicest looking vans in Victoria! Saw you parked in a lot in Colwood a few weeks back and took a couple of pictures. $500/year for maintenance ? WOW ...
Topic: 16" wheels...Now what size tire is best?
redcanoe Replies: 25 Views: 6453	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:02 pm Subject: 16" wheels...Now what size tire is best?
redcanoe Replies: 25 Views: 6453	Hey James 93SLC. I just replaced michelin hydroedges with the WRG2s. What pressure are you running ? Mine is the full camper.
Topic: Which type GPS System do you prefer?
redcanoe Replies: 61 Views: 5183	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:48 pm Subject: Which type GPS System do you prefer?
redcanoe Replies: 61 Views: 5183	I've got a 3-4 year old Garmin Nuvi 255W. Have quite liked it. Especially the fact that I can zoom out to a 3D topo map (that sold me). I like that when doing long stretches where there is no turn ...
Topic: Victoria BC Van Club
redcanoe Replies: 94 Views: 8767	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:04 am Subject: Victoria BC Van Club
redcanoe Replies: 94 Views: 8767	I'll be the one driving the Subaru..... and I've got an audio visual of the Pt Renfrew loop for Simon and ab ! Popcorn ? We can sit in Simon's van and have his Propex keep us toasty.
Topic: Victoria BC Van Club
redcanoe Replies: 94 Views: 8767	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:01 am Subject: Victoria BC Van Club
redcanoe Replies: 94 Views: 8767	So is it 1000 at Beaver Lk tomorrow ? Just checking. There's always the usual place .... Simon and Alistair ? )
Topic: Victoria BC Van Club
redcanoe Replies: 94 Views: 8767	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:33 pm Subject: Victoria BC Van Club
redcanoe Replies: 94 Views: 8767	May be driving the Subaru to that meetup. Storage only insurance right now and am contemplating leaving it that way for the winter.
Topic: My Next Syncro Movie
redcanoe Replies: 25 Views: 3130	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:31 pm Subject: My Next Syncro Movie
redcanoe Replies: 25 Views: 3130	Did not know that you could drive on the Kettle Valley railgrade . I've done that trip on a bike and never saw a motorized vehicle. Hmmm. Were you using a HeroCam for the vid ? Great work !
Topic: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:37 pm Subject: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	No. no. It's a manually operated locker installed by GW 5 years ago. Just to clarify.
Topic: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:14 pm Subject: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	My bad, didn't think to post all details when asking the question. 2wd, regular differential but with a rear locker. Buying a new set of tires this w/e after a non repairable puncture on 5 year ...
Topic: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:10 am Subject: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	For the record, physical measurements 14" Michelin LTX 195/75/14 OD 25" (spare) 15" Nokian WRC van 205/70/15 OD 26" 16" Hydroedge 215/60/16 OD 25.5" ...
Topic: AT Tires to fit on 16" Gowesty Wheels?
redcanoe Replies: 42 Views: 8821	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:32 pm Subject: AT Tires to fit on 16" Gowesty Wheels?
redcanoe Replies: 42 Views: 8821	I'm familiar with what the tire looks like, but not on the van, with the GW wheels. Looking for a side view pic if you have the mind to. TX
Topic: AT Tires to fit on 16" Gowesty Wheels?
redcanoe Replies: 42 Views: 8821	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:01 pm Subject: AT Tires to fit on 16" Gowesty Wheels?
redcanoe Replies: 42 Views: 8821	Aguabonita What size WRG2s did you put on. Pics ? I'm thinking the same route as WRC vans aren't available in Canada.
Topic: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:50 pm Subject: 14" spare with 16" wheels
redcanoe Replies: 19 Views: 3235	GW 16" wheels, michelin hydroedge all round. Big brakes up front. 14" spare on a steely in the clamshell. In event of a flat anywhere round the van 14" must go on the rear because it ...
Topic: PopTop screen replacement
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 822	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 9:09 am Subject: PopTop screen replacement
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 822	Tim Yes I did sew a border around the screen before doing the glueing. I can't remember exactly what the material was, but certainly not pure cotton. Probably has something to do with the poor bo ...
Topic: PopTop screen replacement
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 822	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 9:14 pm Subject: PopTop screen replacement
redcanoe Replies: 5 Views: 822	A year ago I cut out the old poptop screen and installed a homemade replacement. I used the Fanchers (sp?) method of glueing fabric to fabric using a product called SpeedSew. Worked well. Now, howe ...
Topic: Which porta potty is best?
redcanoe Replies: 103 Views: 19711	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 9:08 pm Subject: Which porta potty is best?
redcanoe Replies: 103 Views: 19711	For those middle of the night emergencies and the early morning get to stay in bed a bit longer once the pressure is off moments. Use the same thing as I do when tent camping. A 1 liter Nalgene bott ...
Topic: Lock actuator question
redcanoe Replies: 13 Views: 4241	Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:24 pm Subject: Lock actuator question
redcanoe Replies: 13 Views: 4241	I had one of the actuators apart a couple of weeks back and cleaned up the corrosion on the copper contact bar. Loosened up the springs a bit by spraying a bit of WD 40, letting it sit and then using ...


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