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IrideWheelies Samba Member

Joined: July 09, 2009 Posts: 386 Location: Olympia, WA
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Kejidog Samba Member

Joined: July 26, 2011 Posts: 92 Location: Nova Scotia
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Costco Canada were selling these this spring in the one in Halifax NS
Here on Costco.ca.
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10...v=&s=1
Wow, long link _________________ 85 Westy Camper "Jeebus"
"new" rebuilt 2.1 with a ten cent stainless exhaust- lovin all the power!!!! |
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:50 am Post subject: |
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Also some Marine Stores may haave used stove/ovens for sale. I'd think the high top would suit you very well and oh the space you'd have! _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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73thingsale Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2009 Posts: 103 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:29 pm Post subject: removable modules in a GL |
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If your GL still has the tracks in the floor area for the middle seat, certainly you could fashion some anchors that would attach to the same tracks the seat bolted into. That track is very close to 1.5" "C" channel. There's thousands of hardware bits for almost any application you can think of made for C channel. If the tracks in the van are not the right size, you could swap them out with something more versatile, bolted down like the original one.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Se...SEARCH+ALL
My truck bed has similar tracks around three sides, the "Spring nuts" can be used to bolt about anything there. _________________ Dave
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danfromsyr Samba Member

Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15360 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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tons of old tow behind & truck campers had/have smaller sized oven/stove units.
here's a shot of my brother's interior he did custom from 3/4" plywood.
RV furnace, 110vt mini-micro and modified RV magic chef oven unit. very cozy
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msinabottle Samba Member

Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 3492 Location: Denver Area, Colorado
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject: Hmmm... |
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Seeing that nifty little oven, I suddenly find myself wondering if the Coleman 'Stove Top' oven I bought a long time ago for Winston--which was a hair too big--might be shrunk enough for use by clever metallurgy.
I'll have to investigate. Biscuits, pie, or a proper reheat have their allure.
Best! _________________ 'Winston,' '84 1.9 WBX Westy
Vanagon Poet Laureate: "I have suffered in
many ways, but never, never, never in silence." |
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danfromsyr Samba Member

Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15360 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 7:36 am Post subject: |
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fresh cinnimon buns for breakfast and apple crisp for dinner dessert are well luxurious while camping..
have even made lasagna while traveling..  _________________
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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Now that your family is familiar with what to do, mmmm perhaps I (mine) could be next. Just kidding. That sure is nice and very efficient loooking. Oh my I just saw some Jalousies. That is definitely a next winter job. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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hans j Samba Member

Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2741 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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Since I'm looking to build a camper out of a tin-top, I'm looking more into the reimo pilzdach. They are still listed on their website at about 1100 euro (~$1500) and I hear import fees are tremendous! Is there still interest in them if I do decide to import one? Cost could be up there with shipping and fees FYI. _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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carterzest Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3841 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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hans j wrote: |
Since I'm looking to build a camper out of a tin-top, I'm looking more into the reimo pilzdach. They are still listed on their website at about 1100 euro (~$1500) and I hear import fees are tremendous! Is there still interest in them if I do decide to import one? Cost could be up there with shipping and fees FYI. |
I know where there is a repro complete SO42 mushroom style roof(English Company) that is already stateside. IIRC, he wanted what he was into it, about $2500. That price was too much for my friend who was looking to add one to his Hafliger. It may still be available.... _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror!
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rmcd Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2010 Posts: 1350 Location: PNW - its a dry rain.
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:54 am Post subject: |
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I put an asi on my syncro. Very little structure was needed as the hole was cut between the roof top structural members. Stick to that design parameter and the popup part becomes a cork. I have pictures in my build thread.
I too am building a custom interior. Please share your design ideas when you are ready or as appropriate. _________________ VW LT40 build. Like a Vanagon but 30% larger in every direction and 40% slower even in metric.
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AMT Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2014 Posts: 38 Location: Oakland CA
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:56 am Post subject: Something like this? |
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_________________ 89 Syncro GL 2.1L WBX
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Merian Samba Member

Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:56 am Post subject: |
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for stealth, you need a plumber's van - add signage saying "24 Hour Emergency Response" on it
but ask how you'd like someone camping in your own neighborhood first |
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AMT Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2014 Posts: 38 Location: Oakland CA
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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Merian wrote: |
but ask how you'd like someone camping in your own neighborhood first |
Wouldn't care at all as long as they're good people and don't trash the place. _________________ 89 Syncro GL 2.1L WBX
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Merian Samba Member

Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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areas are designated R-1, R-16, etc. for a reason - if lots of people are camping on the streets that causes problems, not to mention the tax base issues |
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jackbombay Samba Member

Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2725 Location: Portland Oregon
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Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Stealth pop |
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Blueconundrum wrote: |
Has anyone considered pop-up-izing the actual roof of the van? |
Mercedes makes one, its called a sprinter
In 3 years I spent 400 nights or so in my westy, never had a problem anywhere, as others have mentioned, just be courteous and move around each night or every couple nights.
Merian wrote: |
but ask how you'd like someone camping in your own neighborhood first |
Why would they camp in my neighborhood when they could camp at the foot of teton national park for free a few miles up the road? _________________
Gas struts to pop your top easily!
Pop Top strut kits now available for late Bay window Westies
Samba ad here.
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nemobuscaptain Samba Member

Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 3874
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chazz79 Samba Member

Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 2268 Location: ohio
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tam_shops Samba Member

Joined: November 15, 2012 Posts: 1531 Location: Vancouver BC
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I want to use these for tie downs, just haven't gotten organized to order them yet...It is what we uses for wheelchairs in Vans years ago. No idea what they do now.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/category/VersaTieTrackKits
And, for stealth, I think a hightop is the only way to go.
Also, are you *sure* you need, want and will use a built in kitchen? I *had* to have one and have only used it a few times, prefer to be outside and it's always so cramped inside.
tam _________________ 1987 Vanagon Westfalia GL Automatic
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nemobuscaptain Samba Member

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