At 03:45 PM 3/2/98 EST, JordanVw wrote: >In a message dated 98-03-02 13:56:08 EST, bauman@ICAN.NET writes: > ><< An easy way to tell if it is a Candian Westy is to check the configuration > of the water/electrical ports on the drivers side. Canadian models have > the electrical flap a foot or two beneath the water flaps. > >> At 03:45 PM 3/2/98 EST, JordanVw wrote: >also, CDN models have the electrical cord that is fixed to the van, and you >have to fish it out of the hole, and feed it back in when youre >done...(WHY???) (also a good place for critters to get in) >american models have the seperate cord that just plugs into the socket under >the flap. ------------------------------------------- It's because Canadian DOT Regs and Motorhome Certifications required it this way, at least at the time of production. I'm not sure if this requirement is still current/valid. Some of the water system and waste water drainage is unique to Canadian Models.
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