Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:20:18 -0500
Reply-To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Rear closet temporary removal
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Probably a better description :)
> On Oct 12, 2021, at 2:32 AM, Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Hook? My '91 has a bar going across...
>
>
> -MB
>
> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 6:45 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
>> So I actually like and use the closet :) Freshly pressed shirts for job
>> interviews. T-shirts easier to hang than fold. I’ve been using one of
>> those shoe storage hanging thingys for the last little bit to store odds
>> and ends.
>>
>> If I could choose a wider bed I would, but since I’m stuck with the one I
>> have … I guess the bed can best be described as ‘romantic?'
>>
>> But then the hook in the closet broke off. I’ve never heard of that
>> happening before. And it seems like I’ll have to pul the cabinet to be
>> able to access and repair. So this thread is timely!
>>
>> Thanks
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>>> On Oct 11, 2021, at 9:23 PM, Alfred Bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>>>
>>> When I was remodeling my house, I removed all the innards so I could use
>> the van for hauling construction materials. When I put it back together, I
>> did not put the closet back in. I put a couple of screws in to the ceiling
>> to hold up the top of the cabinet, since the closet was not there anymore
>> to support it. To hang up clothes I put some hooks at the end of the top
>> cabinet. These are some of the advantages of not having the closet:
>>> Better vision through the rear window
>>> Less weight to haul around
>>> More width to haul wide items, for example a queen size bed, sheets of
>> plywood, etc ...
>>> More room to move around when using the bed
>>> It feels airier inside ...
>>>
>>> Alfred, 85 Westy
>>>
>>> Sent from Mail for Windows
>>>
>>> From: Richard Koerner
>>> Sent: October 11, 2021 7:16 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Re: Rear closet temporary removal
>>>
>>> Okay, okay....this is from a Tintop guy with a homemade camper situation
>> inside. I never fully understood the rationale behind the "closet". Seems
>> to me, that it takes up a LOT of bedspace, and after all, that's why we
>> live in a van, so we can sleep inside. Adds weight of course. What, are
>> you going to travel cross-country with nicely hanged clothes?
>>> All right...I realize I am going to step on toes of many fellow Vanagon
>> owners with this comment.
>>> Currently in West Texas, from San Diego to Mississippi River and headed
>> back home. All clothes nice in duffle bags; ready for laundry day at
>> nearest spot I will admit.
>>> But, I still don't understand the utility of the "closet".
>>> Yikes! Flames a'comin'!!!
>>>
>>> On Monday, October 11, 2021, 08:04:41 PM CDT, Jim. Felder <
>> jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I haven’t done this in a while but it doesnt take very long and isn’t all
>>> that difficult especially with help. The closet is a tight fit and if I
>>> recall, you will have to slide it over toward the center of the car, plus
>>> turn it around, so that it can be laid over and slipped out the back. No
>>> need to remove the twin-too cabinet but if you take out the panel under
>> the
>>> seat you can do that too. If you want to get behind the wall behind the
>>> double top cabinet you will have to pull out the kitchen unit. This will
>> be
>>> easy now but you will have to take all the LP gas plumbing out and take
>>> wiring loose. Just be very careful you don’t pull any wires loose and
>> mark
>>> where every single connector goes back to. And there are many by the time
>>> you get down to the water tank. But it won’t take as long as it sound
>> like
>>> it will. Reassembly is a bit harder but not too bad.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 7:55 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>
>>>> I’ve never removed my rear closet. I’m planning to eventually take it
>> out
>>>> to hopefully access some of the area on the side of the van for sound
>> and
>>>> vibration material. I also want to get behind the siding for the wire
>> for
>>>> the rear upper GW brake light.
>>>>
>>>> Can I remove the bolts connecting the closet to the upper cabinet, side
>>>> cabinet, upper shelf and the floor then pull out to access some of that
>>>> area? Is there more to it and some problem areas?
>>>>
>>>> Will this allow me to access some of the side of the van?
>>>>
>>>> I don’t plan at this time to get into any other cabinet moving but would
>>>> like to access as much as I can.
>>>>
>>>> Is there a safe way to remove the panel over the two flip top cabinets
>> to
>>>> access some of the side panel area?
>>>>
>>>> Tips appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>
>>
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