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Winnebago "Full Campers" / Custom Painted Winnebago Full Campers.

« on: May 19, 2015, 09:42:58 am »

Unfortunately all the Winnebago full campers only came in one color, white.


They can look so cool with custom paint. Here are a few pictures I've found and saved over time. If you have a cool painted Full Camper, let's see it.

Found for sale on the Samba a while back.

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Westfalia / Yakima roof tracks on a Westfalia top.

« on: May 19, 2015, 08:44:38 am »

This question comes up fairly often.

The Westfalia top is fiberglass with two layers of wood inside. This makes it a MUCH more durable top than the Winnebago plastic top. For this reason it supports roof tracks really well.

I prefer the tracks over "artificial gutter mounts" because the tracks allow for a wide range of adjustability, look like a factory install, spread the load over a greater distance with more attachment points,  and provide options for things like solar panels.

I've always used the 60" tracks to get the most coverage.

Mount them about a foot from the rear of the top. This puts the load near the rear of the top to make it easier to open. But also give plenty of reach towards the front of the top. No reason to be clear at the rear of the top.

The tops get really heavy, really fast. So you may want to add extra gas struts to the top to make it easier to lift with a load.


I mount them 36" apart. This puts them in the ideal support range for the cross bars. It also puts the trans near but not directly over the edges of the top. It also clears the hinge mounts. 

The stock Yakima bolts that come with the tracks are not long enough. You will need to replace them with at least 1.4" bolts. I use stainless steel to prevent corrosion. Make sure the heads are no thicker than the stock Yakima bolts. These are easy to find at any ACE Hardware or similar.

Use a good outdoor silicone. Make sure to spread it on the holes before putting the bolts in. This will ensure a watertight seal.

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VR6 Engine tech / The Ultimate guide to timing chain issues, diagnosis and repair!

« on: May 18, 2015, 10:48:26 am »

There is a lot of *random* information out there on Eurovan timing chain, oil screen, slugging, tensionors and cam sensors. Let's compile some of the great write ups into one good place for easy Q&A to help others!

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Tires and wheels! / The ultimate tire and wheel guide thread!

« on: May 18, 2015, 10:45:33 am »

The question comes up often "what tires" and "what wheels"?

This is just a place holder at the moment. So let's fill this thread with pictures and information about what fits, availability, cost, mileage experience, etc.

Links and pictures to certain tires and pictures of them on your van would help a great deal!

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Share your adventures! / Official random Van pictures! Post a picture of stay out!

« on: May 17, 2015, 10:46:35 pm »

Rules are simple! EVERY post must include a Eurovan or other camper van related picture!

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VR6 Engine tech / Test

« on: May 17, 2015, 08:41:37 pm »