Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:32:50 -1000
Reply-To: Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Rear closet temporary removal
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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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