Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
I just took a look at? mine. If you pull out the utensil drawer
you can see where the flex line connects to the sink drain and you
can see if there are any dips in the line. I? seem to have
tie-wrapped mine to a piece of wood behind the sink. I can send a
photo if you would like.
Sam
02EVC
On 5/8/2021 11:59 PM, Richard Hom
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Hi All,
My wife and I have owned a 2002 EVC for 9 years and try to
maintain it in excellent, ready-to-go-camping-at-anytime
condition.? I've done a fair amount of DIY maintenance over the
years, re-built the propane section of the Norcold, replaced the
converter with a smart charger, installed a back-up cam, added a
battery monitor, solar, LED lighting, and more.? Haven't had any
issues with the fresh water system until recently, the sink is now
draining more slowly than in the past.??
I'm about to remove the rear cabinet panel under the sink area to
inspect the drain system.? I expect that I'll want to replace the
drain hose.? While I have this area exposed, should I also
consider replacing the rest of the fresh water lines as well?? I
don't know what the lifespan of these water lines may be.? We live
in an area of central California that does not experience winter
freezing.? As previously mentioned, no problems until the current
sink draining issue.
I like to do preventive maintenance whenever advisable, but would
like to defer the wisdom of this group.? Sometimes it's better to
leave things that are working well, alone.
Thank you for your help!
Rick
2002 EVC
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
I pulled my entire camper side out as one unit a few years back. There are really only about 5 screws holding it in. This allowed me to redo the planing lines, upgrade the pump itself, redo the copper piping to the stove etc. Took a few photos along the way. Once you have the fridge and shelves out, and have pulled the screws, the whole skeleton will slide right out the back. Don't forget about the screw in the top of the wardrobe. It's well hidden.?
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
I fixed the slow drain problem in our 02EVC ( many years ago) by
making sure there were no dips in the flex drain line ( i.e.-
there is always a downward slope of the line). I think I used a
bunch of tie-wraps to secure the line to "something" (don't
remember what).? I wouldn't bother replacing the drain line unless
it is leaking. The water lines will probably outlast the rest of
the EVC. We've frozen our lines a couple of times (including the
pump) by camping at 11,000 ft in CO and NM. Didn't hurt the lines-
but had to replace the pump.
Sam
02EVC
On 5/8/2021 11:59 PM, Richard Hom
wrote:
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Hi All,
My wife and I have owned a 2002 EVC for 9 years and try to
maintain it in excellent, ready-to-go-camping-at-anytime
condition.? I've done a fair amount of DIY maintenance over the
years, re-built the propane section of the Norcold, replaced the
converter with a smart charger, installed a back-up cam, added a
battery monitor, solar, LED lighting, and more.? Haven't had any
issues with the fresh water system until recently, the sink is now
draining more slowly than in the past.??
I'm about to remove the rear cabinet panel under the sink area to
inspect the drain system.? I expect that I'll want to replace the
drain hose.? While I have this area exposed, should I also
consider replacing the rest of the fresh water lines as well?? I
don't know what the lifespan of these water lines may be.? We live
in an area of central California that does not experience winter
freezing.? As previously mentioned, no problems until the current
sink draining issue.
I like to do preventive maintenance whenever advisable, but would
like to defer the wisdom of this group.? Sometimes it's better to
leave things that are working well, alone.
Thank you for your help!
Rick
2002 EVC
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Re: EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Check the vent line isn¡¯t blocked before you start taking lines apart.?
Noel
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EVC Fresh Water Line Replacement?
Hi All,
My wife and I have owned a 2002 EVC for 9 years and try to maintain it in excellent, ready-to-go-camping-at-anytime condition.? I've done a fair amount of DIY maintenance over the years, re-built the propane section of the Norcold, replaced the converter with a smart charger, installed a back-up cam, added a battery monitor, solar, LED lighting, and more.? Haven't had any issues with the fresh water system until recently, the sink is now draining more slowly than in the past.??
I'm about to remove the rear cabinet panel under the sink area to inspect the drain system.? I expect that I'll want to replace the drain hose.? While I have this area exposed, should I also consider replacing the rest of the fresh water lines as well?? I don't know what the lifespan of these water lines may be.? We live in an area of central California that does not experience winter freezing.? As previously mentioned, no problems until the current sink draining issue.
I like to do preventive maintenance whenever advisable, but would like to defer the wisdom of this group.? Sometimes it's better to leave things that are working well, alone.
Thank you for your help!
Rick
2002 EVC
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Re: Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
I would us Silicon rubber cement clear.? U dont need much. Use a toothpick o lightly apply. After you cement the sections, use masking tape temporarily to burnish down the surface.? After it dries peel off the tape.
Burt 99 Rialta
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Re: Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
The rubber thingy fell off my 2002 Weekender last year.? I cleaned all the glue and foam off both sides and stuck it back with 1/2" 3M VHB double-sided foam tape.? Like new!
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Re: Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
Mac
i did that repair about 10 years ago but I¡¯m pretty sure I used 1 inch wide doouble sided 3 m tape. ?I redid the entire piece. ?Make notes on placement.?
I think I had to cut it width-wise a bit which is fun,due to its stickyness, and as I recall I cleaned up the area as well as possible on both the rubber and van. I don¡¯t recall what I cleaned it (probably alcohol, goo gone,elbow grease and who knows what) with but I recall that being the time consuming part. It¡¯s still on tight. YMMV. Happy trails.
Phil B 2003 EV WE 287 kmi
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Torn rubber thing above windshield MV westfalia
I don't really know how else to explain it. The rubber wind deflector ? It's on a eurovan mv westfalia. The corner has started to rip with the glued side still stuck to the paint. Anyone know what type of glue would work to adhere the piece back onto the torn bit? I was thinking contact cement but understand you really only get one chance at it.?
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Re: Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
As a quick check look over the prices being asked in ¡°The Samba¡± classified for Eurovans. That¡¯s where we found our 95 that had 285K miles (currently has 298K) listed for 20K and we ended up paying 15K after seeing the ad again months after passing when it was listed for 20K.
Good luck.
I am in North Carolina, near Asheville.
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Re: Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
I am in North Carolina, near Asheville.
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Re: Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
Assuming you are talking in US $, that is almost twice the amount an EVC of that age and mileage would sell for, check listings, they are running from $25-35,000 most places.?
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Re: Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
$60K ???
It will depend on where it is, where you live.
60K might be a little high but the 5 spd. manual transmission, etc.
certainly makes it worth more than the run of the mill '97.
If the west coast, North West, Western Canada, maybe Colorado it
should easily bring 40k.
Kent Kirkley
'97 EVC
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Subject: [eurovanupdate] Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
I will be selling my EVC and wondering if I can get what my mechanic told me to ask for it, $60k. ?It has recently been converted to 5 speed manual transmission and had timing chain replacement as well as all engine gaskets and seals. The vehicle has 235k miles. All the camping equipment works, i.e. Norcold - DC/AC and propane; furnace; pop top screens recently replaced; Bilstien HD shocks recently installed; heater mixer box flaps recently repaired and heater core replaced; van was repainted 4 years ago but has slight rust on driver side door panel. It runs great and has no oil leaks.
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Selling my 97 full camper - what are these things really worth?
I will be selling my EVC and wondering if I can get what my mechanic told me to ask for it, $60k. ?It has recently been converted to 5 speed manual transmission and had timing chain replacement as well as all engine gaskets and seals. The vehicle has 235k miles. All the camping equipment works, i.e. Norcold - DC/AC and propane; furnace; pop top screens recently replaced; Bilstien HD shocks recently installed; heater mixer box flaps recently repaired and heater core replaced; van was repainted 4 years ago but has slight rust on driver side door panel. It runs great and has no oil leaks.
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Re: 95 Westfalia MV - Where is the aux battery
#interior
Justin is absolutely correct, I know nothing of?
Eurovan Westphalia MV? we never got those in Canada, it was the full
campers, the busses, and the diesels.
Reg
At 07:00 AM 2021-05-03 -0700, you wrote:
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If I m reading this correctly your
new van is a 1995 Westphalia MV ie multi van. If you ve got the full
Westphalia camper then follow Reg s write up.
if it s the Weekender model (ie, no sink/stove/cabinetry etc) then your
auxiliary battery is under the drivers seat. Fairly simple to access,
slide seat all the way forward, remove if necessary.
hope this auxiliary explanation helps!
justin
2000 EVW 1.9TDI 5-spd Syncro
481k miles
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Re: 95 Westfalia MV - Where is the aux battery
#interior
Wow! Thanks so much for the detailed response. Regarding the water, yes the previous owner mentioned the line would keep breaking so he just capped it off. That is a lot of screws to get at a battery....lol. I'm thinking I would like to run a mini inverter up from it for some device charging. Is it the same charging method? Solenoid at the front? Also when shore powered, is there an inverter in play? Oddly l had no idea so many differences.?
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Re: 95 Westfalia MV - Where is the aux battery
#interior
If I¡¯m reading this correctly your new van is a 1995 Westphalia MV ie multi van. If you¡¯ve got the full Westphalia camper then follow Reg¡¯s write up.
if it¡¯s the Weekender model (ie, no sink/stove/cabinetry etc) then your auxiliary battery is under the drivers seat. Fairly simple to access, slide seat all the way forward, remove if necessary.?
hope this auxiliary explanation helps!
justin
2000 EVW 1.9TDI 5-spd Syncro?
481k miles
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Re: 95 Westfalia MV - Where is the aux battery
#interior
Ok welcome to the Westphalia world.?? So to get at
the rv battery, it is in the rear on the driver's side.?? Open
the rear hatch and work from the outside to the interior.? Remove
the rear mattress behind the back seat. ? Second you remove the bed
board in the rear by retracting the catches on either side and pulling
the board towards you , it just pops out.?? Then you remove
the? purple rail on the driver's side by undoing about 4 phillips
head screws,??? You have to remove all of the hardware on
that side that supports the bed board.? Then there are two or 3
large flat head screws that hold the driver's side interior panel that
you need to remove or loosen, then remove that panel.?? In
behind is your rv battery or batteries.?? You would be
surprised at how many 20 year old original VW batteries I would find
still installed when doing restorations because the owner's had no idea
there was an "extra" battery!
The other big thing to check is the rear shore water connection, chances
are the waterline froze and split inside the wall? and when you try
and add fresh water to the screw on outlet the water pours across the
floor under the bed..?? The interior pipe replacement is a real
bear.
I sold most of my Eurovan stuff but there is a lot I can still recall
from memory/nightmares!
Reg ex 22 2Eurovan Westphaliia, Winnebagos, Rialtas and I? Eurovan
Sunstar.
,currently driving 2020 Thor Daybreak 22 GOC motorhome with a Chev
V8,
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Hey. Sold my winnebago build,
bought a westfalia build. 1995. The guy said the aux was in the rear
drivers side but I can't see a way to access that area easily. Is this
correct? Please explain how to easily access... I can't imagine you have
to unscrew half the panels.?
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95 Westfalia MV - Where is the aux battery
#interior
Hey. Sold my winnebago build, bought a westfalia build. 1995. The guy said the aux was in the rear drivers side but I can't see a way to access that area easily. Is this correct? Please explain how to easily access... I can't imagine you have to unscrew half the panels.?
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Re: Air Intake Boot replacement
I see them on Ebay, I think there's a few there now.? Search using the part number which is embossed right on the tube.
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Noel
Craig
Justin Soares