Date:         Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:56:39 -0800
Reply-To:     Daniel Schmitz <djs@GENE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Daniel Schmitz <djs@GENE.COM>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject:      Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
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To my '82 Adventurewagen (now departed), I added a thermostatic control
to the cab area so I could run the propane, forced-air furnace, located
in back, while driving (desirable in an air-cooled VW). This mod worked
great.

I also installed a pull-out casette stereo (this was over 10 years ago)
with a second "sleeve" in the rear area so I could have the stereo back
there, too, when camping. This was before the advent of remote controls.

Finally, I recall adding headlight protectors prior to a trip to Alaska.
At the time, the Alcan Highway was merely gravel in places (still might
be), and this sort of mod was advised so as not to have to keep
replacing headlights along the way.

To my '87 Westfalia, I have installed a CD player complete with remote
control, and have replaced the factory speakers with real ones :)
Otherwise, the camper is completely stock.

Dan


Terry Kay wrote:
>
> Just curious---
> What are the top 5 accessories in order of importance that all of, ( or
> some ) of us have added to our vehicles  to improve them one way or
> another.
> I limited this selection down to 10, to prevent volumes of bizarre
> stuff, ( Hula Girls, Blue Dots, etc.)
> Here's mine;
> (1) Rear Air Lifts
> (2) H4 head lamps ( soon to be Hella)
> (3) Hella running/fog lights
> (4) Center Console ( eliminating hanging cup holder's )
>  (5) CD player
> (6) rear mud flaps
> (7) Bra
> (8) Curtains
> (9) Rear hitch, with 2" receiver
> (10) Portable Buddy Heater
>
> I have allot more things that I have done mechanically to improve the
> beast, but these are maintenance things and don't really count as
> pleasurable, owner expressing himself type stuff.
> I think this will be fun, and interesting.
>
> Later,
>
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> Terry 85 GL