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I'm genuinely curious.

How do people travel cross country in Westfalias?

We decided to take our 74 Westy on a 20 minute road trip to run some errands, and it was moderately windy and I felt it was insanely sketchy.

I needed 100% focus to keep it on the road.

I really really want to love it, I love the interior and the the feeling but it feels so sketchy driving in wind and I knew going into it but it is quite slow even with the better engine that we put in.

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u/Pizzapug64 — 4 days ago
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Guinness Needs Paint: Keep the cream color, but replace the brown with????

https://preview.redd.it/ride55xgnk0h1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e1800ececc1423c700eac298fc39f5e3ab5846c9

I want to keep the cream color (repaint) as that's the base color (door jambs, etc). I'm not a fan of the brown. For the brown, I considered KTM orange, as I like that color and it's not too far from previous Vanagon schemes (air-cooled orange/cream). However, I saw a 4Runner Trd Pro the other day in their Solar Octane color. Me likes, but that might be a bit much. As you can see, our future AI overloads didn't get it quite right, but you get the idea.

https://preview.redd.it/07ku3ogrok0h1.jpg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b7542c7b1608938bab1d159bf09a07ed2bcd55b

I tried Porsche Shark Blue, a great color, but it just doesn't do it for me either (I like the Solar Octane better)..

https://preview.redd.it/0zqw9yr8rk0h1.jpg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87426fb08eb82f21e4ed3f51a2997d2b245db74b

Anyone have some ideas? I'd like to keep it two-tone, but perhaps it's just not in the cards. Even with newer paint colors, it just seems dated to me (not in the cool nostalgic way). Thanks!

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u/FrogOut2031 — 2 days ago
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I have a ‘93 Eurovan and can’t seem to get the fridge to cool down at all. If it’s “on”, like in the second picture, there is a faint beep that I can’t quite locate about every 2 minutes. Is this a simple fix that I’m somehow missing? Should I take it to an RV place or a fridge place or a VW mechanic?

u/MountainCheesesteak — 9 days ago
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Prompted from my response in someone’s thread about this. I took these pictures a few years ago when restoring my pop tops on my 77 west and never posted them.

It all started because the tent and the fuzzy underside were extremely moldy, so I ordered a new tent and removed the top. I cleaned the bajeezus out of it to the point all the mold staining was removed, I cleaned with clear mold cleaner and diluted vinegar over the course of many afternoon out in the sun to keep it dry after cleaning. After this I moved it to the garage to wait for the tent to arrive in Canada. I’m this time the mold came back somehow and after spending 5 afternoons cleaning this sucker I got pissed and started sanding.

One of my dads summer gigs has always been painting inground pools so he suggested a rubberized pool paint to cover where the fuzzy material was as it wouldn’t absorb moisture and would be super easy to clean and we had some leftover beige from a job that summer (there may be downsides to this that I’m unaware, although hopefully not, but it seemed smart at the time)

This stuff definitely off gases some nasty stuff so do this with the top fully removed and let it sit for a while before reinstalling.

I have been storing this with the top up in a garage and have had no mold issues since though I still want to deep clean all the fabrics in the camper and replace all the bed foams with something new.

u/danthegrocer — 13 days ago
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As you all know 100ah lithium battery struggles to fit safely under drivers seat where the stock leisure battery lives.

Where do people think best location is? Under back bench or cubby hole?

Also I’m thinking dc dc charger under drivers seat?

Please explain how you guys have set up if possible and where you have put charge/ fuse box etc.

Thanks!

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u/Interesting-Ad8372 — 10 days ago
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Hi all! Quick question. Recently picked up a new Westfalia Ford Nugget where dealer installed a Maxxfan Deluxe at my request.

However, just noticed the fan installation looks off. When pressing the buttons, the inside part containing the fan itself has lots of wiggle and can be pushed up. The flange / outer rim is solid.

This prompted me to take a look at the roof. I dont think this is how it's supposed to look. No sealant visible and there seems to be quite a gap between the Maxxfan unit and the roof itself. Some screws look to be missing.

Any insights if what I'm seeing is indeed off?

Rain expected tonight so I'm now worried it will not be water proof and potentially ruin my new van.

u/p_spk — 12 days ago
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Every Westy is a project. This summer is Steering Rack and Gaskets. My goal in the next couple of years is to get the exterior painted and change all of the Window Sill Seals. First has anyone had the exterior painted? did you go custom or an OEM color?

I believe conventional wisdom would be to pull all of the seals and windows before I take the Van to get Painted, and then Redo it all once its complete? or do I do the seals first and then leave it up to the Painter to cover it all?

one last question Do I have to use Chrome again? or has anyone seen a better alternative?

Than you,

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u/Got_Sou1l — 8 days ago
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Picked up a new-to-me westfalia - 1984, 1.9L - in large part because a mechanic gutted the vacuum system and rebuilt it using no rhyme or reason. They also tossed all the old connectors and lines! So thats fun.

Im trying to find information on a few things.

Is #5 a connector or a restrictor? If it’s a restrictor, any body have any information on specs?

Anyone have the dimensions or specs on the tubing (#6 and #25?)?

What is #26?! Im slightly mechanically inclined and I got nothing.

u/Best_West_Rest — 9 days ago