Date:         Thu, 18 Jan 2001 18:20:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Pryor <rjp34kv@EPIX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Pryor <rjp34kv@EPIX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Do vanagons have heated seats?
Comments: To: Neil Wasbrikoff <wasbrikoff@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I don't know about heated seats, but I've been using the electric vest
from my BMW motorcycle. It plugs right into the accessory outlet on the
dash.
Check any decent cycle shop. Major brands are Widder, Eclipse, or
Gerbing. They generally start at around $100.
Toasty,
Bob Pryor
SE PA

Neil Wasbrikoff wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> As I was waiting for a friend at the store, I started to read my 1991
> Vanagon GL hand book that comes from VW.  Even tho it came with my 1991, it
> clearly says the book was printerd in Germany in 1989. No biggie.
>
> Some where, near the middle/back of the manual, it mentions "Heated seats",
> Driver 's seat to be specific. It has a very small, vague control panel, on
> the back side of the yoke of the steering wheel, which I believe is supposed
> to be a temp guage or controller.
>
> Does this sound famliar? Does anyone have a heated seat(s)? Cloth? Vinel?
> Would anyone know what year this was available on? Can it be added on?
>
> Kind of wish I had one when I live in Alaska.
>
> I'd love to see pictures if anyone can post them... Not a big deal, but I am
> very curious to know more about them now..
>
> Thanks much,
> Neil
> 1991 Vanagon GL 57k
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