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Your EV has a very nice engine control system called OBD II. I say it
is nice cause it has a very good memory. Anything that happends while
the engine is running that causes the check engine light to come on
will be recorded. Then when you take it to the dealer and say "It did
this" they hook up to their computer and see what happened.

Since your EV is under warrenty (Right?) take it back and let them
have a look. It should not cost you anything.

Oh, and don't worry about them not knowing about EV's. The OBD II
system is used by all VW since late in 96.

I have had the same thing happen on my 99 and was wondering what it was. I
thought it was a patch of "bad gas". It has happened twice, exactly as you
describe. I have less than 3M miles on mine. Jim

thank u!

I made a plywood box,painted it matching color , padded the hinged lid
,{piano hinge .Locate it behind the passenger seat and use it as seat.Fasten
it to the floor using self tapping metal screws .Happy motoring .

In a strong wind I would most likely take it down.
Although a couple of times the strong wind came while
we were away from the van and it survived, it looked
somewhat like an inverted umbrella.

The two things I like most about it are the small
footprint and the height. I am 6'5" and most awnings
keep knocking me in the head. I can pitch the Shady
Boy so that I never run into it (I only have to watch
out for tripping on the guy lines).

I think "pitch it" is the correct term for setting up
this awning, it is a lot like a backpacking tent.
Which is another reason I like it, it is light weight
and funcitonal - no unnecessary frills.

While set up is not difficult, it does require some
thought. For this reason I would not recommend it for
my mother, she is 80.

I haven't yet had the opportunity to use it in a
strong rain. In a rain I would have to pitch it with
the outside edge lower than the van side of the awning
to get the runoff going in the right direction. This
will take away my head room, however, I think it would
provide a nice dry spot in front of the door - with
the exception that, as with most awnings, there will
be some leakage between the awning and the van.



--- Randal Reed <conifer@...> wrote:

I've thought about purchasing the shady boy, but
have been afraid to
commit until I saw one in person (although this
isn't seeming
likely). Could you give me your thoughts on your
awning?

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I need advise from you guys one more time, I hope this has not been covered
before.......I recently bought a 2000 Eurovan from a dealership that has
only sold one, MINE! So I wanted some advice before I head into their
service department................

In less than 4000 miles my van has had a weird "cough" type problem...only
done this three times....the engine actually sounds like it dies, but it
doesn't and the check engine light comes on...all of this happens in a split
second...always driving steady highway speed of 60-70 mph.......any ideas
out there? Thx!

Brent and Cheryl Rose
Fieldton, TX
alakay@...

I've thought about purchasing the shady boy, but have been afraid to
commit until I saw one in person (although this isn't seeming
likely). Could you give me your thoughts on your awning? What are
the good points? What are the bad? How does it perform in the wind
and/or heavy rain? Have you had a chance to compare it directly with
a standard awning? Would you recommend it to your mother?

Thanks,

Randal Reed
2000 EVC

--- In ev_update@..., Larry Schellhase <schellhase@y...>
wrote:

I installed a Shady Boy awning on my 99 EVC. I used
the sheet metal screws that came with the awning. I
first mounted the awning using as much 3M double stick
mounting tape as I could get on the back of the
mounting brackets. I tapped the centers of the holes
and drilled pilot holes. I then unstuck the 3M
mounting and drilled the screw holes. I didn't find
anything except space. My awning is mounted directly
over the sliding door (the Shady Boy has a very
compact footprint and folds out for a larger coverage
area).

I used as much marine grade silicone gel as I could
get into the holes before putting in the sheet metal
screws.

It would be much easier if you have a helper to hold
things in place.
--- "Edward A. Bevan" <pcbevan@p...> wrote:

All:

Has anyone done an awning install on a 99 EVC?

I'm doing one tomorrow.

What kind of bolts did you use to anchor the
mounting brackets?

Did you get access on the inside of the Van to put a
washer and nut on
or did you use some type of expanding fastener from
the outside?

What did you find when you drilled and where?

Anything would be a help, Thanks

EAB
99 EVC

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Nick,

We use a nylon strap with quick disconnects to secure our porta-potti to the
rear seat frame when traveling to keep it securely in place. You can get
the straps at most any camping supply store -- the kind used for securing
"stuff" to backpack frames. Just wrap both ends around the rear seat frame
somewhere and run the strap (with a quick disconnect somewhere in the
middle) around the porta-potti. It doesn't interfere with the operation of
the porta-potti, but avoids the problems you've encountered. We also
attached 4 large rubber non-slip pads to the bottom of the porta-potti (got
them at Home Depot) to make it even more secure.

Porta-potti also makes a floor mount bracket for most of their models. I
got a set of them but decided the strap system was better for us so we
wouldn't have the brackets to contend with when we don't need the
porta-potti in the van.

Sheldon
'97 EVC

In a message dated 5/19/2000 10:57:04 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
seangar@... writes:

<< I have been amazed >>

hEre is an excellent working site to "favorite place" re tire size
comparisons and data pertaining to comparisons (including speedo corrections)
. Kudos to whoever shared it with the evgroup.

<A href=">Cick here: Tire size
calculator</A>

We use the Rubbermaid 3 quart container but only for urine, anything
else happens outside, although could work in an emergency. Fits
nicely in the door well of the 93, is leakproof, doesn't take much
space or cost much, takes care of "most of our nightly or other
unusual needs".

Paul

--- In ev_update@..., "wess boerlage" <wboerlage@m...>
wrote:

My wife and I just bought a 1995 EuroVan Camper last Friday and we
are both excited beyond belief!!!

I need to buy a porta-pottie and was looking for some

recommendations.

Any sugggestions?

Wess

--- In ev_update@..., "Allen Roy" <dianeroy@p...> wrote:

only the High speed works for my dash board heater fan in my 93
Eurovan. I'd like to check the step resistor to see if it is

broke,

But I don't know just eaxtly where it is. I do not have a car
manual, I bought the van used. Or, if there is a fuse that I need

to

check, where it is.

That same fan is making alot of noise, how big of a job is it to
replace myself.

Allen Roy

Allen:
See also "Paying Too Much". The blower I ordered just arrived and it
does't have the same style fan. (Hope it fits). I'll let you know
shortly how much of a problem it is to swap them out.

Don is correct in that the fan unit needs to be removed before the
assembly can be removed (I tried it earlier without success). I hope
the new unit goes in without needing to separate the fan from the
motor.

The noise you refer to seems that the bearings are shot and the lower
amperage of the 'slow' fan speeds may not be enough to get the thing
moving. Good luck.
David 93MV

--- In ev_update@..., morrismec@a... wrote:

Kmart use to sell them at least thats where I go mine about

$65.00.

Whatever you get, be sure that it is in a secure place in your EVC.
We used a
Porta Potti in our 91 Westy, and more than once I flipped during hard
cornering/braking!

--Nick Ahlfs

In a message dated 5/19/2000 3:06:37 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
mgmccarthy@... writes:

<< Here's something just for fun:

You need a PC though, and not a Mac. >>

Interesting for sure for the PC owners! Kudos for the site!

I went back to the dealer to complain about the spark plug and the crazy plug wires.

After telling the service manager the details he volunteered to have the vehicle towed in and the spark plug installation fixed - no charge!

The wrecker driver was there at 7:15 this morning and I had the vehicle back at 3pm - no charge. And they didn't "find" a lot of other things that needed fixing, either.

It works.
I'll check it out with my inspection mirror when I get home, but it's not stumbling anymore.

I'm impressed. I didn't expect the dealership to do this (it's under new management - maybe the new owner doesn't like the bad rep that most of the dealerships in town have for lousy service and is actually doing something about it). The dealership is Momentum VW (formerly Mahan VW) "inside the Loop" in Houston.

bcnu - Grungy '60 dddPanel '69 Bug '90 Vanagon '93 Eurovan
grungy@... opinions are just that.obviously.

(My guess is that there are at least 150 Mac users among the 500 or

so

registered ev_update'ers in this group. Mac's have about 10% of

the market

so, guessing Macs are over-represented among VW owners, I'll guess

30% of

this group use Macs.)


Mike

30 percent Mac users here? Maybe.

I'm currently on my nice G3 at work, running 8.6 and Navigator, but I
can't wait to get home to my ported and polished Windows/Intell
machine at home.

Count me in both camps.

You don't just need a PC you have to be running that buggy security flawed
MSIE...

Guess I won't be seeing it...

--
bill and diane killian
zen and the art of ferrets

mailto:killian@...

Here's something just for fun:

http://www.howstuffworks.com/3d/engine-3d.htm

You need a PC though, and not a Mac. ?Pretty lame if you ask me.

(My guess is that there are at least 150 Mac users among the 500 or so registered ev_update'ers in this group. ?Mac's have about 10% of the market so, guessing Macs are over-represented among VW owners, I'll guess 30% of this group use Macs.)


Mike

80 ft-lbs
reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 294

DATE: 1995

We went to Camping World and bought the one with a
level indicator to show how full the holding tank is
full - a useful feature. We don't give it alot of
use, but it is nice to have on a cold night.

--- wess boerlage <wboerlage@...> wrote:

My wife and I just bought a 1995 EuroVan Camper last
Friday and we
are both excited beyond belief!!!

I need to buy a porta-pottie and was looking for
some recommendations.
Any sugggestions?

Wess

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I called on this camper. It was sold the day it was advertised. The add should
have said $15,695. There was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The sales person
did not remember how many miles were on it. Someone got a good deal if the
miles on it were reasonable.

Vince.

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Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 21:23:20 EDT
From: louwsma@...
Subject: 95 EVC For Sale

Quoting from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, May 17, 2000:

" '95 VW Euro Camper--Winnebago Package, has auto, AC, kitchen, stove, sleeps
4, awning, fridge. Must see at $5,695. Premier Lincoln Mercury, 763-559-7200,
www.premierlm.com"

Some kind of depreciation. JAL