Date:         Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:43:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Multi-use Vanagon - GL to Camper and back to GL
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On Jan 20, 2010, at 4:25 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote:

> Yes, I've used that table myself.  BTW, I noticed that the latch for
> your stove and sink cover is on the front end (toward the driver)
> rather
> than the back end (toward the closet).  Others have them like that?

My 84 westy has the latch at the front also.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ

> Mine is opposite.  David Mc
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Geo & Kathleen Hahn wrote:
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John Rodgers"
>>> ...Having a portable table to mount in the center at times would be
>>> nice.
>>
>> I use a couple of plastic crates (Target or W*Mart) for food items.
>> These
>> crates can stack and I have made wood fittings under the former Westy
>> front
>> table so it nests on the top of 2 stacked crates when a table is
>> needed.
>> Otherwise, the same table top fits between the drivers seat and the
>> steering
>> wheel for a side table for whomever sits in the backwards passenger
>> seat
>> (while parked & camping of course).
>>
>> I think the handiest table though, is this one:
>>
>> http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/shelf1.JPG
>> http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/shelf2.JPG
>>
>>> I'm going to need a couple of good deep cycle batteries. So my
>>> question
>>> is - what batteries would be good for this, and - is there a web
>>> site
>>> somewhere showing such a set up and it's installation.
>>
>> I'm using a deep cycle battery from Wally*Mart mounted under the rear
>> seat
>> in a fitted plywood box.
>>
>> http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/Deep%20Cycle.JPG
>>
>> The spaghetti bowl of wires is because there is a power socket on the
>> side
>> of the box and voltmeters on the lid for monitoring the main and aux
>> batteries.  This one battery has always been enough for 2 weeks on
>> non-moving dry-camping, good indefinitely if we drive a bit now and
>> then.
>> Inspired by the recent solar panel thread I have just added a 15W
>> panel
>> which should help as we add the inevitable technology drain to our
>> former
>> simple life.
>>
>> Geo