Date:         Wed, 24 May 2006 00:35:42 +0200
Reply-To:     Robin Oomkes <roomkes@ZONNET.NL>
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From:         Robin Oomkes <roomkes@ZONNET.NL>
Subject:      Re: grey water tank ideas
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Anyone have any idea why US Westies didn't come with the standard 20l (5
gallon) underfloor grey water tank that European Jokers have?

I've tried some online shopping for you guys with the major German suppliers
(reimo.de, brandrup.de, vwbusshop.de) but they don't sell them aftermarket.

Another item that I've never seen on US Westies is the porta potti box/extra
seat that sits behind the passenger seat - great for sitting on while
cooking, for putting your feet up when the passenger seat is facing
backwards, and of course for you know what... This one was an expensive
option at the time (something like 300 USD) but to me worth every penny!

Cheers,
Robin

'88 Westfalia Joker 1.6 TD
'02 BMW 320d touring
'03 BMW R1150GS


----- Original Message -----
From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: grey water tank ideas


Jon, I hate to admit it, but the idea of using the Pota Potti for gray water
only occured to me within the last year and that's after 10+ years camping
in a Westy and the first accessory I purchased was the damn thing.
BUT, I do draw the line at brushing my teeth over it!  Got a plastic pan I
use for that, then dump it....

On 5/23/06, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote:
>
>
> That is one of the best ideas I have heard today! ;) You could brush your
> teeth over it, etc etc. It's kind of like a sink you never want to touch.
>
> J
>
> On Tue, 23 May 2006, Loren Busch wrote:
>
> >  RE: Gray Water and the Pota Potti
> > For short term camping or stealth camping where you don't want the gray
> > water draining out of the bottom of the van you can use your Porta
> Pottti.
> > Great for coffee grounds, etc.  Not a great capacity and you will need
> to
> > empty more often but works quite well.
> >
>