Date:         Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:37:54 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Essential replacement parts I keep in my camper
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net>
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Somewhat OT, you likely have sealed beams, but I carry a spare H4 bulb
housing (headlight)  (these are a great upgrade btw. Search
busdepot.com)

In part, I'd base my spare parts list on what the inspection report yielded.

Add: new ignition switch. Useful regardless. Info for swapping it in
for testing and possibly driving in archives.

One of each bulb is plenty. Include a dash light bulb if possible.
Poss. a PITA to replace if cluster foil in poor shape but night
driving w/o a speedo light sucks.  (OTOH, a GPS may do in that case)

Bring safety stuff: road "triangles", etc.

List of nearby repair shops. Check here: http://roadhaus.com/shops.php

Neil.



On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 9:35 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

>         On Friday I expect to show up at Vanagain to pick up my 85 Westfalia.  I will have one chance to pick up items I might need for our first long trip home.


> a set of fuses,
> a spare set of bulbs
> a replacement headlight
> as space is limited what would you add to this vanagon travel parts must have list?



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