Date:         Fri, 16 Feb 2001 13:37:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Liz Maher <maher@MAHERCONSULTING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Liz Maher <maher@MAHERCONSULTING.COM>
Subject:      '85 Vanagon - basic stuff to have?
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Hi gang,

We did it, we bought the '85 Vanagon (Multi/Kombi - whatever you call it
when it pops up, sleeps 4 and has the table but no kitchen) Westy!  It's
visiting our mechanic now for a post-purchase what-needs-doing report
(and the rear brakes did need doing so we're doing that now). As soon
as we have it back, I'll take photos and make a web page so everyone
can see our new baby :)

I just went to Bus Depot and ordered both the Haynes and the Bentley
books.

What else do I need?  I'm not asking anyone to guess what might need
fixing on the van, I'm wondering what's basic and needed for any
Vanagon.  Many of you carry fire extinguishers, right?  And some basic
set of tools and parts for just-in-case? That's the type of list I'm looking
for.

Thanks a lot!!

:) Liz