Date:         Tue, 11 Jun 2002 20:39:56 -0700
Reply-To:     mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: syncro outlet problem -- update
Comments: To: Beth Carroll <bcarroll@skybest.com>
In-Reply-To:  <000401c211af$64e7b150$06b64ace@MotherShip>
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$22,000 in USD?

Wow!

More than double what I paid for my first house.

Mike

> From: Beth Carroll <bcarroll@SKYBEST.COM>
> Reply-To: Beth Carroll <bcarroll@SKYBEST.COM>
> Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:20:50 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: syncro outlet problem -- update
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Thanks to all of you who responded to my question about the outlet
> inside the van not working. You are all very helpful and knowledgeable
> folks! I messed with the converter thing a little and the plug started
> working.  However, when I plugged an extension cord into the outside of
> the van, the inside plug doesn't work (without the converter on).   So
> now I'm wondering if the outlet is only set up to work with the
> converter (thereby working off the battery), or if there might be some
> way to switch it over to electricity when I'm parked.  Anyone have one
> of these "300w converters" under their sink to hook up the outlet? If
> so, do you have a way to switch it to electricity? Anyone know if this
> converter is a real drain on the battery?
>
> Larry, I paid $22,000 for my 91 syncro westy w/ a new tiico conversion
> engine.  It's in perfect shape-the most beautiful Vanagon I've ever
> seen!  Funny story, though, the deal almost didn't go through because
> the bank decided last minute that they wouldn't approve the loan (though
> they earlier said they would).  Apparently someone made a mistake in
> initially approving the loan (too expensive, car too old they said).
> Anyway, the let it go pending an appraisal. The appraiser was good and
> meticulous, and he appraised the van for $22,000; the loan was approved.
> Now, I just have to convince the insurance company that the blue book
> value ($10,000) is totally off.
>
> Anyway, thanks again for everything!
>
> Beth
>