I would be interested in the bumper. Rob Banwart, Albuquerque, 93 Maroon MV
robbanwart@...

I found a nice roof cargo bag while vacationing in Santa Cruz CA. The
place I found it was called Outdoor World. The manufacture is Allen,
they call it a Cargo Pack. It is made of 18 oz. vinyl-coated polyester
with a heavy duty double-sided zipper. It also has handles on the
sides. Total capacity is 5 cubic feet and folds to less than 1 cubic
foot. Price around $100.
Size 30" across x 15" front to back x 20" high.

Mike MyLymuk
99 EVC
ex 79 Westfalia

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Is this near the Hollywood Trader Joe's??

All,

In searching the NHTSA site in preparation of the fuel leakage action,
I found the results of a 35 MPH frontal crash test test results. The
site location (for the 93 - you back up and go look for other years) is
below:



Although the EV van received only a one star (driver) and 3 star
(passenger) rating, looking at what drove the rating I came away very
surprised. The very low rating is based on the potential of head
injury for the driver and passenger. Here is how the data stacks up to
the other brands (see the curves to see what the numbers - big numbers
= bad news):

EV Chrysler Previa Aerostar Astro
Rating (D/P) */*** ****/ ***/*** ****/*** ***/*
Head (D) 1296 407 711 485 832
Head (P) 663 427 983 723 1512
Chest (D) 57 50 58 51 62
Chest (P) 56 39 56 57 60
Femur (D-L) 172 460 651 1590 1362
Femur (D-R) 80 1561 499 1310 1050
Femur (P-L) 336 1396 826 947 1001
Femur (P-R) 472 586 651 342 410

I believe the numbers show that the front is designed to crush in such
a manner as to have the engine slide under the van (its at an angle to
begin with). The height of the van keeps the wheel well intrusion to a
minimum (crashes tend to push the wheel into the wheelwell, then into
your leg).

If we can figure out what part of the van is hitting the head and put a
pillow on that part, I have to believ the EV is THE SAFEST van in a
given year group.

Has anyone seen an EV that has been in a front end collision?

Funny how the Ford Aerostar received a 4 star Driver/3 star Passanger
rating given their numbers vs the EV. Thoughts?

Jerry

John, I have nearly 13,000 miles on my EVC and I have
not had a problem with the cover comming off in normal
use. I was on a road in Death Valley that is
recommended for vehicles with high clearance or 4WD,
and I just took one bump a little too fast. The tank
bottomed out and by the time I stopped, the rear wheel
was on top of the cover. Luckily there was no damage
to the tank.

Someone gave me an 800 number to order one, it turned
out to be a VW dealer in Kansas and they sent me one
for $43+ shipping - should be here tomorrow.

One thing I do to keep from driving off from a
campsite without the cover and with the propane turned
one, is to store the cover in the footwell on the
driver side of the van. That way it is difficult for
me to forget to turn off the tank and replace the
cover.

--- John Waterman <jwwaterman@...> wrote:

Larry,
There is one somewhere between El Paso, Texas and
Zacatecas Mexico along the
side of the road. Fell off in the first 3000 miles
of driving. Unless you
can figure out a method of keeping the thing on, I
suspect you will go
through quite a few of them.
John

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Has anyone had any problem with the insect screen of the tent on their
EVC. We have a 97 EVC that we use for camping most weekends in the
summer. The top has been up and down probably over 100 times and now
the insect screen is beginning to tear in several places. I remember
the screen on my 87 and 90 Westies was in perfect condition after years
of use.

Does anyone know some way of either fixing or replacing the screen or
do I just have to put up with this as one more example of inferior
workmanship/materials by Winnebago.

Steve Harvey.

Donald,

Did you notice an improvement in MPG/drivability after the mod? Did
the new cat back system use different diameter pipes?

Jerry

"donald gibbons" <gibbonsn-@...> wrote:
original article:

Neil,

Time to get out the garden hose and spot check potential leak points.
Using the hose you can direct a stream of water n those spots while
your better half watchs for the leak... or you can watch and she can
spray.

I've found this is the only way to find leaks. Once you find it,
you'll know who to go see, VW or Winnebago. If you're lucky, you will
only have to plug a small hole.

Jerry

"neil wigley" <nwigley-@...> wrote:
original article:

We bought a new '99 EVC in September, and it has taken this long for a
rainstorm to hit San Diego.

There is a leak right above the stove lid, roughly in the center of

the

window as you go from back to front, and it seems to be coming from
just outside of the curtains. The water falls onto the region where

the

steel strip meets the plastic-looking stove cover, about equidistant
from the front (of lid, where front means direction of travel when in
drive) to rear.

Before I go rushing off to VW ("not us, go see Winnebago") and
Winnebago ("not us, go see VW"), does anyone on the list have a clue

as

to what might be happening?

Another question: is that window a VW product or Winnie? I can't see
how the window would leak. I can't see how the roof would leak. It
ain't the window in the pop-top.

It may be a typical insidious trick of leaking water: comes in
somewhere mysterious, then travels horizontally about 44 inches, then
leaks where the owner can see it.

TIA

Neil Wigley

Hi David:

I'm afraid I don't have an answer for the tricky roof rack question, but I do
have a suggestion for a waterproof
bag to strap onto the roof rack area above the cab ( my EVC is a 99, so I'm
assuming your 95 is similar )
You could use a white water gear bag. They are completely water proof, have solid
tie down
straps, come in all sizes and are made for rugged use like being lashed to the
thwarts of a white water canoe.
The bag looks like a stuff sack except the top part is long and flat so you can
role it up like a news paper, then
there's a strap that keeps it rolled.

I've not tried the idea yet because I'm looking for the exact size I want
in a closeout. Even though they are relatively inexpensive at full price, it's
not unusual to see these bags going
really cheap if you're patient and know where to look ( the closeout section of
any outdoor gear sales co. i.e.
REI or EMS would be a good start ). If you use the idea, please post your
thoughts so that I may learn.

Truly
E.A.B.


DLa8406062@... wrote:

I looked into the VR6 muffler. No, the inlet pipe is bigger on the VR6
unit. Maybe an adaptor?

As for aftermarket mufflers, I have a cat back system that was but on
by an independent muffler shop who bent pipes to fit. A very good job
but the muffler was of low quality and I may replace it soon!

We bought a new '99 EVC in September, and it has taken this long for a
rainstorm to hit San Diego.

Neil,

We also got our 99 EVC new in September, but have since been in a number
of downpours and haven't had that problem. We'll certainly keep an eye out
for it and let you know if we hear any news. I would suspect that the
window is a Winni addition since the Camper is basically a cargo van when
shipped from Germany.

Russ Bishop
Ventura, CA

I looked for, and didn't find, the archives. I looked for, and didn't
find, the FAQ (if it exists).

I tried the search engine, but the word 'leak' brings up a host of
letters about fuel leaks. C'mon, guys! What about us water leakers?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Neil Wigley
'99 EVC

We bought a new '99 EVC in September, and it has taken this long for a
rainstorm to hit San Diego.

There is a leak right above the stove lid, roughly in the center of the
window as you go from back to front, and it seems to be coming from
just outside of the curtains. The water falls onto the region where the
steel strip meets the plastic-looking stove cover, about equidistant
from the front (of lid, where front means direction of travel when in
drive) to rear.

Before I go rushing off to VW ("not us, go see Winnebago") and
Winnebago ("not us, go see VW"), does anyone on the list have a clue as
to what might be happening?

Another question: is that window a VW product or Winnie? I can't see
how the window would leak. I can't see how the roof would leak. It
ain't the window in the pop-top.

It may be a typical insidious trick of leaking water: comes in
somewhere mysterious, then travels horizontally about 44 inches, then
leaks where the owner can see it.

TIA

Neil Wigley

Zenn,
On my way to Vancouver last week my daughter asked that we stop at the Trader
Joes Market (exit I-5 at 45th street). Across from there was a VW dealer with
a camper on the lot. Not sure whether it was new or used. Bumper was white,
so it was either a "97 or "99.
John

Zenn wrote:

steve,

I'm looking for an EVC in Portland. Where did you get yours??
-----Original Message-----
From: STEVENHF@... <STEVENHF@...>
To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...>
Date: Monday, February 21, 2000 9:03 AM
Subject: [ev_update] Re: Re:Strange EVC sighting

Traveling west on Hwy 20 over Santiam Pass in central Oregon I was passed

by

a pre-97 EVC with a high-top. Anybody ever seen one of these and where do
they come from?
Anyone on the list?

Steve in Portland
99 EVC "Go"

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Bruce,
But are they reinforced sidewalls? From a safety and longevity standpoint, this
is a must for the EV's.
John

Bruce Curry wrote:

Sorry to encourage more discussion on the dreaded tire thread but I just had
occasion to try on a friend's set of Pirelli Scorpions (205/75/15) which in
theory are quite a bit taller than the vaunted Agilis. His are on a 91
westy synchro. They fit my 93 ev w/out a problem on both front and back
w/out rubbing the body during turns.

These tires recently rated top of the class in several recent consumer tests
for both quietness of ride as well as handling in the wet. They have 8
belts, are rated for 40 or 50k miles, and I believe are rated for the weight
of most EV configurations. They have both an aggressive "truck" as well as
more sedate "passenger" tread pattern option. As I recall they are a
relative bargain at $69 at discount tire.

For those looking to raise their van, decrease their rpms or get more
mileage might want to check them out.

Bruce
93 ev wk

Yes most definately. Side by side inflated comparison I've done (re new

tire

spares w/= pressures plus on vehicle comparisons). A significant eyeball
difference without using any math. One would have to question the
rationality of putting a smaller tire on already a marginally tired

vehicle?

Speedo readings are already inaccurate as to reading fast (would read even
more inaccurate or faster with shorter tires), EV's have low-torque

engines

(why increase RPM's at highway speeds which would equate to less MPG?),
increase noise due to engine buzz at speed (increased rpm), plus lowering

the

ever present limited ground clearance. Figure? My experience? Been

there

done that with other vehicles. Will pass on any degree of downsizing

vehicle

tires ... even if they were free. Unless living in mountainous terrain

or

towing something behind your EVC where shorter tires equate to higher gear
ratio, look for the larger diameter size tire. The 215/65R15C Agilis may
prove to be the answer if they can be found. I will run my Goodyear G64's
until I find an equally large or larger tire (re the Agilis 215/65R15C) to
replace them with. No complaints whatsoever with the G64's other than a

bit

noisy due to the aggressive tread pattern. Good hunting.... we are off in
our EVC to Alamos, Sonora Mexico for the Music festival .... =).

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Larry,
There is one somewhere between El Paso, Texas and Zacatecas Mexico along the
side of the road. Fell off in the first 3000 miles of driving. Unless you
can figure out a method of keeping the thing on, I suspect you will go
through quite a few of them.
John

Larry Schellhase wrote:

We has a great rain-shortened week-end in Death
Valley, we found one of the greatest campsites ever
and met a brand new EVC owner from the Bay Area.

The only bad part was that while driving through Titus
Canyon, I scraped the bottom of the propane tank and
the cover came off. By the time I stopped, it was
under the rear tire. It is no longer usable.

I know they are expensive, but I wondered what is the
best way to get a new propane tank cover. My FLVWD
(Santa Monica VW) has never come through with a part I
ordered for my EVC. I have several parts on order from
them since June 99, and none have yet arrived.

If anyone has successfully ordered and received a new
propane tank cover, please let me know the source.

If the Winnebago Lady is reading this, please help.

Thanks for any assistance.
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<<also a real volksagen expert mechanic told me to use the higher
ratingbecause he felt that VW used a thermofuse that was a little on the
conservitive side>>

To bad the guys in the VW fuel system design DEPT aren't that conservative!

When speed 4 is selected it completely bypasses the resistor and thermal
fuse. Speed one is R1+R2+fuse+motor. Speed 2 is R2+fuse+motor. Speed three
is R1+fuse+motor. Speed 4 is motor only.

Thanks EAB for your thoughts on the whitewater bag for the area above the
cab. I have thought of that too but, haven't found the perfect size yet.
Passing through Boulder the other day I looked and the largest bag with a
zipper was 29" long. The area is about 43". The larger bags, which would
fit almost perfectly don't have a zipper, they top load which is undesirable
because of the way you can access it from inside. Zipper bag would be great.


Do you think a bag in that spot would mess up the aerodynamics much. I saw
the perfect size bag in Louisville yesterday ( forgot the brand ) , its
waterproof material but seams are not waterproof. I wonder how that would
work in a rainstorm.

David Lawyer