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Re: Planning a trip to CO
John Waterman
I totally concur with Sue. The southern part of the state is a
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beautiful area, plus if is far less populated than the northern part. John Suemccowan@... wrote:
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Re: Disabling EVC Running Lights
John Waterman
Toby,
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Once having located the wires it would be a very simple matter to install a switch to toggle between functions. I do not view the headlights being on as being a safety feature, on the contrary they frequently result in the vehicle being driven at night w/o tail lights because the driver does not have the visual indication of not having headlights on. John mtbenne@... wrote:
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X-Country Move
Terry Tiessen
Let's hear it for parking lots and for rest areas on the Interstates where
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overnighting is allowed. On our trip to Utah and Colorado this summer, we spent some of our most pleasant nights in Rest Areas. This did not include Colorado, however, which is quite paranoid about it. Have a good trip. Cheers, Terry '97EVC -----Original Message----- |
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Re: Newbie scored a 93 MV weekender... ON EBAY!!!!
Antonio Martinez
At 01:32 PM 9/17/1999 -0400, you wrote:
GL being a non-MV?Mine has none. It does have ABS. 2. What was the new price of this vehicle?23-24K as i recall ?? 3. How can this van NOT have tilt wheel?I haven't missed it. 4. How good will OEM stereo sound?It is OK, but not remarkable. In any case, it is a pretty noisy vehicle, so audiophile cruising is not easily attainable... 5. What does an exhaust cost?dunno I have 60k+ and no real problems except for all the fussy (and infuriating) VW stuff... Speedo wacko, slide window latches falling off, etc. Mechanically no problems to date. Congrats, Antonio |
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where does the compact disc changer go?
hello,
I just bought a cd changer for my 93 MV, but no one at the vw dealership had any idea where it was supposed to be mounted. I haven't been able to locate a eurovan with a cd player installed at any of the local dealerships, so, anyone know? Thanks, Jerry MacDonald Boston, MA |
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Re: X-Country Move
Zaborenko, Alex, NNAD
AAA sells a guide thats lists pet friendly hotels around the country. They
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also have campground guidebooks which tell you whether a campground allows pets or not. As far as Wal-Mart, you can go on the web and ask for locations along you route and it will give all the addresses. Alex -----Original Message-----
From: Curry, Mike [mailto:mike.curry@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 1:50 PM To: 'ev_update@...' Subject: [ev_update] X-Country Move We're moving from the San Francisco Bay Area in CA to the Eastern Shore of Virginia (Floyd just passed over there, hope our new house doesn't have any new trees sticking through it!) We are driving away next Saturday in our 97 EVC with a 100lb pooch, three cats, and a twelve foot long trailer. We are planning on keeping the cats in travel cages (they HATE the car) with 'relaxation tablets' provided by our sympathetic vet. We're planning on travelling I 80 most of the way across, staying at campgrounds near the interstate, and occasional hotels/motels that allow pets. Does anyone have any hints or tips on the route, pet friendly camping spots and hotels, keeping cats happy and healthy (watering, litterboxes, etc). This will be our longest trip in the EVC to date, and I think it'll be a challenging one with all the critters. I can't wait to take an actual pleasure cruise! Appreciate your thoughts! Michael Curry 97 EVC 15,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 250 FREE HOURS on America Online! America's most popular online service! Try AOL *risk free* for 250 HOURS! CLICK HERE eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |
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Re: X-Country Move
Curry, Mike
That is great information, thanks!
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From: webbd@... [mailto:webbd@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 10:59 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: X-Country Move This may sound like a strange suggestion, but I offer it just in case it comes in handy. There was a short, front-page article in the Wall Street Journal recently about how some Wal-Mart stores are staying open all night, partly to cater to campers. They have large, empty parking lots and they are stocked with supplies people need while travelling. So campers started using them in a pinch as overnight rest and restock stations. At some, there will be a small population of travellers in their camping vehicles in the parking lot, socializing and comparing notes. The article said that Wal-Mart now sells a special road atlas with an insert that shows the location of all Wal-Mart stores that offer their parking lot for overnight stays. But they don't have electrical hookups. You might keep this in mind in case you have trouble finding a place to stay some night. <snip> |
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Re: X-Country Move
This may sound like a strange suggestion, but I offer it just in case it
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comes in handy. There was a short, front-page article in the Wall Street Journal recently about how some Wal-Mart stores are staying open all night, partly to cater to campers. They have large, empty parking lots and they are stocked with supplies people need while travelling. So campers started using them in a pinch as overnight rest and restock stations. At some, there will be a small population of travellers in their camping vehicles in the parking lot, socializing and comparing notes. The article said that Wal-Mart now sells a special road atlas with an insert that shows the location of all Wal-Mart stores that offer their parking lot for overnight stays. But they don't have electrical hookups. You might keep this in mind in case you have trouble finding a place to stay some night. -----Original Message-----
From: Curry, Mike [mailto:mike.curry@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 1:50 PM To: 'ev_update@...' Subject: [ev_update] X-Country Move We're moving from the San Francisco Bay Area in CA to the Eastern Shore of Virginia (Floyd just passed over there, hope our new house doesn't have any new trees sticking through it!) We are driving away next Saturday in our 97 EVC with a 100lb pooch, three cats, and a twelve foot long trailer. We are planning on keeping the cats in travel cages (they HATE the car) with 'relaxation tablets' provided by our sympathetic vet. We're planning on travelling I 80 most of the way across, staying at campgrounds near the interstate, and occasional hotels/motels that allow pets. Does anyone have any hints or tips on the route, pet friendly camping spots and hotels, keeping cats happy and healthy (watering, litterboxes, etc). This will be our longest trip in the EVC to date, and I think it'll be a challenging one with all the critters. I can't wait to take an actual pleasure cruise! Appreciate your thoughts! Michael Curry 97 EVC 15,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 250 FREE HOURS on America Online! America's most popular online service! Try AOL *risk free* for 250 HOURS! CLICK HERE eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |
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Re: Planning a trip to CO
Hello,
My wife and I just took a nice trip around Colorado and visited some areas we haven't seen before. If you get up to the NW corner of the state, Dinosaur Nat'l Monument is spectacular and very uncrowded. The best Aspen viewing is on Kebler Pass, a dirt road between Crested Butte and the Paonia Reservoir area. The road is very good and there are some great camping spots along the way (a short side road to Lost Lake) State road 92 between the Blue Mesa reservoir and Cedaredge is not crowded and has spectacular vistas of the Black Canyon near the east edge, and you can visit the Black Canyon from a turnoff just east of Cedaredge. You are picking my favorite time to tour around Colorado. Bill (Boulder, CO) |
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Re: Planning a trip to CO
Vance, Beaumont W.
But you have to be careful in Washington,. If the mountains aren't blowing
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up, they are naming really awful beer after them ;-] -----Original Message-----
From: Bill Segesser [mailto:bsegesser@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 11:45 AM To: 'ev_update@...' Subject: [ev_update] Re: Planning a trip to CO Alex & Lisa, don't listen to all that hogwash about Colorado. Beaumont is right--they have two fall colors...now Washington state, that's God's country! ;-) Bill in Woodinville ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 250 FREE HOURS are waiting for you on AOL! Try AOL *risk free* for 250 HOURS! CLICK HERE eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |
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X-Country Move
Curry, Mike
We're moving from the San Francisco Bay Area in CA to the Eastern Shore of
Virginia (Floyd just passed over there, hope our new house doesn't have any new trees sticking through it!) We are driving away next Saturday in our 97 EVC with a 100lb pooch, three cats, and a twelve foot long trailer. We are planning on keeping the cats in travel cages (they HATE the car) with 'relaxation tablets' provided by our sympathetic vet. We're planning on travelling I 80 most of the way across, staying at campgrounds near the interstate, and occasional hotels/motels that allow pets. Does anyone have any hints or tips on the route, pet friendly camping spots and hotels, keeping cats happy and healthy (watering, litterboxes, etc). This will be our longest trip in the EVC to date, and I think it'll be a challenging one with all the critters. I can't wait to take an actual pleasure cruise! Appreciate your thoughts! Michael Curry 97 EVC 15,000 |
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Re: Planning a trip to CO
Vance, Beaumont W.
Oh you New England Snobs!
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Ok, let me rephrase that. The snow capped mountains, blue skies and green trees are there year round. In the fall Spots of gold are added to the color scheme. It is breathtaking year round and marginally more breathtaking for a week in the fall. Just don't expect multiple colors like you get in the east. But Sue is right about at least one thing ;-) soaking in the hot springs when it is about 25 degrees out side is AWESOME. And some of those springs are clothing optional (Woo Hoo!) I agree about Telluride and Uray, etc. There are very few people out there compared to the front range. That is the best part of Colorado. -----Original Message-----
From: Suemccowan@... [mailto:Suemccowan@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 11:40 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: Planning a trip to CO Now now Beaumont, lets not let those eastern biases show through! Hey I'm a transplant from New England where we laughed at folks who came from where Beaumont was in NY! Terrible foliage snobs, we are.....but all in good fun :>) I will say, however, that the deep blue Colorado sky against the amazing mountains which will have snow for at least part of your trip I'm sure Alex, speckled with green conifers and golden Aspens will no doubt take your breath away. If it were me I would spend my whole time in the area mentioned a few posts ago (by I can't remember who already). If you were to base your trip around his route (Durango, Silverton, Ouray, etc,) I think it will be amazing! Some things in that area that are quite fun are: Ouray and or Orvis hot springs, Narrow gage railroad from Durango to Silverton. Driving all those passes and just gawking at the mountains, mountain biking on the jeep roads (or jeeping it if your prefer). Eating at Bien Tiempo in Ouray. I bet Mesa Verde would be nice around now too. Todd needs to now join in with the real info on where to eat and drink, etc (and I will print his message for future reference.) Have a great time! Sue ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BETTER THAN EVER: 250 HOURS FREE on AOL! Find out why 18 MM people have chosen AOL as their ISP! Click here NOW! for 250 Free HOURS eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |
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Re: Newbie scored a 93 MV weekender... ON EBAY!!!!
Team Degenerate
GL being a non-MV?
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Another few questions on my soon to be 93 MV weekender: 1. Do all the weekenders have an airbag? 2. What was the new price of this vehicle? 3. How can this van NOT have tilt wheel? 4. How good will OEM stereo sound? 5. What does an exhaust cost? MORE IMPORTANTLY WHAT should I look for on inspection? I plan to drive it till it's good and hot - to see how it behaves and see what might drip when parked?? Thanks, Bill Justin Scheller wrote:
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Re: Planning a trip to CO
Vance, Beaumont W.
Foliage change? Bwaaaaaaaa haaaa haaaaaaaaaa Snort, snort haaaaaaaa haaaa
haaaaaaa I am from New York where fall is like two paint delivery trucks colliding. Out here most everything is an conifer. The only deciduous trees are the aspens. They turn goldish. SO it is a sea of green with a few gold islands. Pretty, yes. But nothing like the falls on the east coast. |
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Re: Planning a trip to CO
Zaborenko, Alex, NNAD
We love the mountains, the foliage, and the views. We still haven't set
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even an approximate itinerary but we would like to capture as much foliage as possible. What are forecasters saying for the timing of the season right now? Alex -----Original Message-----
From: Suemccowan@... [mailto:Suemccowan@...] Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 11:40 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: Planning a trip to CO Welcome fellow EVers to Colorado. There are so many great places here. My favorite area, however, is down around the Ouray, Ridgeway, Telleride, Durango area. It is beautiful over there....You basically can't miss. It is also a little harder to get to so there won't be as many people messing you up. If you write back with more details on what you would like to do I can try to get more specific for you. Also, last time someone (Erik, I think) wanted info on the Ridgway/Telluride area, Todd wrote back with some amazing beta on the inside track. If you are interested in this area, perhaps Todd will suggest some things again. Sue ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 250 FREE HOURS on AOL! So easy to use, no wonder its #1 Click here NOW! for 250 Free HOURS eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications |
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