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Inline 5cyl Petrol engine tech / Re: New EVC - what to service

« on: June 11, 2015, 12:08:31 pm »

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter - http://europarts-sd.com has great prices. If you have the 098 tranny, you can use non-VW fluid, like Mobil1.

Add a transmission cooler (GoWesty's is worth the extra $ - wish they had released that when I did mine), as well as an inline transmission temp gauge, since you have an ODB1 system, and cannot use a ScanGauge to read temp.

As Cole said, if water pump has not been done, make sure to do that (along with the rollers).

Don't skimp on the spare - never know how long you may need to ride on it. Very few choices in the 15 inch size for that load rating (Nokian WRC's are the best, IMHO - I have had Contis, Agelis, and now Nokian - 16 inch wheels and tires are due at next change)

Carry a belt that can bypass the air compressor: http://europarts-sd.com/serpentineemergencybelt1992-1995.asp

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Winnebago "Full Campers" / Re: Adding an igniter to stove??

« on: June 11, 2015, 09:54:54 am »

Jeez - one of the best things about camping is fire!

I think Cole would agree, given the CaveVan logo.....

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Winnebago "Full Campers" / Re: Interior Mods, Gadgets, or Additions

« on: June 11, 2015, 09:25:23 am »

Curtain items purchased from http://www.curtain-tracks.com:

RECMAR 3112 Plastic Curtain Track
RECMAR 3091 Snap Tape
RECMAR 3115 Curtain Track End Cap
RECMAR 3070 Snap Carrier

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Winnebago "Full Campers" / Re: Interior Mods, Gadgets, or Additions

« on: June 11, 2015, 09:21:34 am »

Quote from: sdunn on June 10, 2015, 09:29:08 pm

42pvan - True - that pop-top (including tent, latching mechanism...especially the latching mechanism) is really inferior to the westfalia. I've been thinking about making my own tent, as mine has seen better days. My sewing machine can sew ballistic nylon, so I don't have a materials problem. The way the tent attaches to the roof and poptup looks very straightforward. Some day......

The pop-top fabric/design is quite good - the fabric is Sunforger Marine "Boat Shrunk" 100% Cotton Canvas 10 ounce - a fabric used by tent makers, as it is breathable, and is impregnated with water repellent. The 3 windows allow for great ventilation, and the ability to unzip the front screen to access what is stored in the luggage rack is very handy (like to access your storage box: http://1705.net/archives/104 )

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Winnebago "Full Campers" / Re: Propane Line to the Passenger Side of Van

« on: June 11, 2015, 09:11:46 am »

What others have done is add a "tap" that allows the connection of a hose that you run over to the passenger side - like this: http://amzn.to/1Fb5Ejz

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Winnebago "Full Campers" / Re: Interior Mods, Gadgets, or Additions

« on: June 10, 2015, 09:24:31 pm »

You remove the cabinet by removing the aluminum face frame. Wish I had pictures of my disassembly, but was in a bit of a hurry (had to head to my daughter's wedding in Peru [Indiana]).

Curtains are custom made by my wife - should be some details on the site about that - http://curtaintrax.com is where we got the parts. I can provide a detailed write-up (I think I can find it somewhere......)

Little-thought-out note about the storage area under the bed on the EVC - the vents on the driver's side of this area provide needed cooling for the horrible Magnetek charger and the ever-reliable Suburban furnace - and should not be blocked, or removed. The airflow for these devices is convection - input is through the vents, exhaust is through the vent above the water fill area.

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