Date:         Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:31:32 -0500
Reply-To:     Bill Glenn <idahobill@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Glenn <idahobill@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Eurovan Winnebago Faucet fits Vanagon Westfalia sink?

On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:11:06 -0800, Michael Hart <mjhart853@YAHOO.COM>
wrote:

>Can someone please confirm that the Eurovan Winnebago Faucet fits the
Vanagon Westfalia sink? (and allows the sink lid to close w/o any special
modifications?)

Michael,
I replaced my original faucet due to the difficulty of turning the knob to
actuate the pump switch, particularly with soap on the hands.  I assumed
the mechanism was worn, making it hard to turn, so I replaced the faucet
with the OEM faucet, and was disappointed to learn that the new faucet was
not much easier to turn.  I lived with it for a couple of years, but I
recently installed the hands-free, pneumatically-operated switch being sold
by GoWesty.

<http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?
id=4209&category_id=&category_parent_id=>

This switch bypasses the switching mechanism integral to the faucet, and
eliminates the need to replace the faucet itself, as long as there is
nothing else wrong with it.  Installation involves unplugging the faucet
leads from the harness under the sink, and attaching the new switch to the
harness.  A length of vinyl tubing then extends from under the cabinet to
the location of your choice, where the actuator button on the end of the
tubing can be pushed with your hand, elbow, knee, or foot, depending on
where you choose to place it.  I found it to be an elegant solution to an
aggravating flaw inherent in the original faucet.

Bill