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Timwhy Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2009 Posts: 4002 Location: Maine
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:02 am Post subject: Paper Towel Holder for your Westy |
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Not my idea, but a fellow Samba members"! The other day when I met David, a Samba member
on his way to Bus Fusion. He showed me a neat paper towel holder that he did a mod on to fit
on the pop tops' bar that is held in place using clips. The clips that David used are the ones to
hold tools (like a broom) to a wall. I couldn't find the exact clips that David used but instead
found other clips that would work. The whole thing was under $5 and I think the it will work
out great. I used a binder clip to keep the roll from un-rolling with alittle breeze.
Thanks David!
David
_________________ '15 Audi A3 Quattro
'09 VW Tiguan (dead)
'87 VW Westy
'91 Tin Top
'90 Cabby
What the Westy wants the Westy GETS
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15144 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:46 am Post subject: |
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that's a neat Idea, simple & cheap.. like the majority of us.
I've found that although a little more expensive then cheapie towels, these Scott brand shop towels are great for camping because...
they DON"T UNRAVEL, they're bonded and can be trusted to not unravel in the wind.. they're also quite durable so you can scrub with them or use less. depending on your mess of course.
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Alaric.H Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2009 Posts: 2529 Location: Sandy Springs GA
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:05 am Post subject: |
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I put this one in.
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climberjohn Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 1840 Location: Portland Orygun
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:28 am Post subject: |
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heyo, that's pretty slick. Thanks for the post.
(I keep my paper towels on the front table leg.)
-CJ _________________ '86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
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foodeater Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2007 Posts: 1318 Location: Newburgh, NY
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:28 am Post subject: |
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climberjohn wrote: |
heyo, that's pretty slick. Thanks for the post.
(I keep my paper towels on the front table leg.)
-CJ |
same here. _________________ 89 Bluestar-2.5 Subaru Powered-RIP
'84 Westy Tiico-daily driver-sold
'82 Caddy diesel-sold
'87 Vanagon Syncro-RIP
'81 diesel rabbit-sold
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:46 am Post subject: |
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danfromsyr wrote: |
.... simple & cheap.. like the majority of us.
I've found that although a little more expensive then cheapie towels, these Scott brand shop towels are great for camping because...
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Hey! I resemble that remark.
For sure. I can second blue shop towels. In fact I find that using even half a towel is plenty.
Edit: and yes. Neat towel rack. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
VE7TBN
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stevegibb Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2006 Posts: 107
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:52 am Post subject: paper towels |
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We use a soft bungee through the towel tube and hook each end on the pop top bar.
Works well if you're short |
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bjrogers86auto Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2009 Posts: 1375 Location: Halifax, N.S.
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:21 am Post subject: paper towel |
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Lee Valley sells magnets with key ring thingy's attached to them. A bungee, string or whatever between the two magnets will mount wherever magnets mount.
I like the table leg idea though...every day is a school day...
Brian. _________________ 86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
18 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X
19 Honda Civic Hatchback
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rockfish Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2007 Posts: 740 Location: Palo Alto, Calif.
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:25 am Post subject: |
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We have the paper towel inserted (upright) on the front table mount (right behind the driver's seat). _________________ 89 Westy
GW 2.5 5-speed trans
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Classicvibe Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 743 Location: Salt Lake City
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:26 am Post subject: |
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This is sweet because the mount is so versatile, and you could attach to many things, stored out of the way, simple, intuitive, cheap, awesome...bookmarked! _________________ On a mission, the destination is just an excuse.
Syncro Solstice 2022...see you there!
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zippyslug31 Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2007 Posts: 799 Location: Central Oregon
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have mine stuffed under the sink where they get all dirty and partially unravel.
I see a mini-project in my near future.... _________________ previous:
'80 westy
current:
'90 syncro westy 2.5L subi, triple knob, 16" wheels.
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1621 Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2006 Posts: 2174
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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I too kept paper towel rolls on the table leg u til I popped for a TK step. Now I keep the roll shoved under the sink until I need them, and then stick them up on the Buese shelf. I also use the shop towels for all the reasons stated above- they're tough, versatile, and don't unroll themselves if you drop it.
I like this idea, and I really like Alaric's design. Some good ideas shared here. How about creating another thread discussing different storage solutions for our vans. I know there are a few out there, just can't think of any good search terms right now. It would be nice though with camping season upon us. _________________ '85 Westy |
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7757 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Timwhy Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2009 Posts: 4002 Location: Maine
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:20 am Post subject: |
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danfromsyr wrote: |
that's a neat Idea, simple & cheap.. like the majority of us.
I've found that although a little more expensive then cheapie towels, these Scott brand shop towels are great for camping because...
they DON"T UNRAVEL, they're bonded and can be trusted to not unravel in the wind.. they're also quite durable so you can scrub with them or use less. depending on your mess of course.
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Had a chance to try these towels out using my Chuck Box towel holder and as Dan says
they work! Didn't find them at Lowes', they had their own brand @ almost $2 per roll.
Found a three pack at Home Depot for less than $6, so the better deal is at HD. _________________ '15 Audi A3 Quattro
'09 VW Tiguan (dead)
'87 VW Westy
'91 Tin Top
'90 Cabby
What the Westy wants the Westy GETS
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TommyBoyGomes Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2005 Posts: 1531 Location: L.A./Dublin, Irl
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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I made the below for my van over the weekend.
I took a 12" section of PVC pipe, drilled two little holes in the ends, and attached mini bungees to it. Total cost = $4 (including spray paint).
Very simple as you can see, no need to drill any holes or add any permanent hardware. Since it rests against the back of the seat, the wind doesn't unroll it. Plus, you can detach it from the headrest and attach it to a chain-link fence, tree branch, pop-top bar, just about anything. Those of us with weekenders/MV's don't have much to mount to anyways, so this works well for us.
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Syncro Jael Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2013 Posts: 2204 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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An easy place to keep a roll of paper towels is to slide it on the front table mount leg. The tubing is the correct size for the roll to fit on. Just spin the knob off, slide the roll on the tubing, then re-attach the table leg.
It is always available to the driver and passenger.
Here is a pic without the roll attached. Sorry.
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luVWagn Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2008 Posts: 1340 Location: Snoqualmie (WA)
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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Syncro Jael wrote: |
An easy place to keep a roll of paper towels is to slide it on the front table mount leg. The tubing is the correct size for the roll to fit on. Just spin the knob off, slide the roll on the tubing, then re-attach the table leg.
It is always available to the driver and passenger.
Here is a pic without the roll attached. Sorry.
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Tobias Duncan Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2013 Posts: 1391 Location: Taos NM
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:21 am Post subject: |
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I think the paper towel on the table leg trick must be an old samba April fools joke.
Tried it an the breeze from the window was just perfect to unspoiled half the roll all over the back of my van.
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15144 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:41 am Post subject: |
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you have to pay more $$ for quality to not unroll in wind.
or the inconvenience of a rubber band or something on it to
danfromsyr wrote: |
that's a neat Idea, simple & cheap.. like the majority of us.
I've found that although a little more expensive then cheapie towels, these Scott brand shop towels are great for camping because...
they DON"T UNRAVEL, they're bonded and can be trusted to not unravel in the wind.. they're also quite durable so you can scrub with them or use less. depending on your mess of course.
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7925 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Tobias Duncan wrote: |
I think the paper towel on the table leg trick must be an old samba April fools joke.
Tried it an the breeze from the window was just perfect to unspoiled half the roll all over the back of my van. |
That's what Velcro straps are for.
In my van: One around the towels...
...one off the door for holding the trash and gray water cans in place while driving, and to keep the door open when need be.
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