Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 17:30:05 -0700
Reply-To: Jeanne Maly <traveller57@CABLEONE.NET>
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From: Jeanne Maly <traveller57@CABLEONE.NET>
Subject: Re: eurovan westfalia faucet
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RE: eurovan westfalia faucetI think the big difference is that with the Eurovan pull out sprayer, you can easily rinse dishes or actually take a shower with it and you don't have to run plumbing to the outside of the van. One other thing is that the Eurovan has the built in pump switch which most other faucets don't. I don't know whether the camping world faucet does or not.
I've found another possibility, however. If one is willing, or must, replace the pump with a demand pump, it might be possible to use any number of faucets or sprayers made for boats which might even recess into the cabinet. I have been admiring several sprayers at www.westmarine.com. Since I want to have hot water and was thinking of replacing the pump anyway, this doesn't look so bad. The problem I see with replacing the pump, though, is that it will take away storage above the water tank. I don't know if there is a demand pump that doesn't need to sit right on top of the tank.
Jeanne
----- Original Message -----
From: BRENT CHRISTENSEN
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: eurovan westfalia faucet
I just ordered a ShurFlo faucet from Camping World for $29.99 plus $1 for shipping. It doesn't have the nifty pull-out handle like the Eurovan one, but at about 10% of the price, it may be another option worth considering.
The camping world part number is 12036 and the description is "Electric 12v Water Faucet"
NOTE: I have not actually seen the faucet, as it was recommended by another list member (who's opinion I trust), but according to said list member:
>The head swivels 360 degrees and the
> whole thing pivots up and down. The on/off knob has a thumb bump that
> allows slippery hands to operate it easily. You can turn it on just a
> little when you don't need full blast. If you saw one in a Westy you
> would want one for sure. I have put them in friends after
> they see mine.
Another caveat - I may have the part number wrong, since I was relying on the telephone sales person at Camping World; but I figure with $1 shipping, if its wrong, I'll just send it back! :-) Also, it requires fabrication of a large washer since the Westy sink opening is larger than the faucet's base.
Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Gary
> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 2:56 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: eurovan westfalia faucet
>
>
> Several people have asked about the 1992 and up eurovan
> westfalia faucet I
> put in my 1987 Westy. I called a local Canadian VW dealer and
> this is what
> the parts guy told me.
>
> Part number is 701 070 812 G Duschomat
> (original Westfalia
> part)
> Retail price, VW dealer $290. 00 Canadian dollars + GST =
> $310.30 aprox.
> 201.00 US dollars.
>
> see http://www.geocities.com/ftpspace1/vwmods.html for
> pictures of faucet.
>
> Gary Lee
> Calgary, Canada
>
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