VW People....Check in!!!!
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MidnightRider
MidnightRider
Right now Im living in Fullerton, Orange County.
A few specs on the baja.
1776 motor, engle 140 cam, weber 40 idf carb. adj. front beam, bosch 009 dist, pertronix electronic ign, elec fuel pump, 31 x 10.5 rear tires, 7.0 - 15's front, bosch alternator, red top optima, 100w H-4 headlamps, bosch 100w H-3 offroad lights, c.b radio, 6 pt. rollcage welded in, custom all-stainless roof-rack, Tri-mil 2" exhaust w/ supertrapp spark arrestor.
I removed the backseat, built a carpeted platform with access hatches for storage under. When I camp I can easily remove the front seats, put 2 action packer tubs in place of the seats, and fill up my air mattress inside and have a nice cozy bed. Then string a tarp from the roof rack for an awning, and have nice bucket seats for camp chairs, I need to take pics of it all setup.
A few specs on the baja.
1776 motor, engle 140 cam, weber 40 idf carb. adj. front beam, bosch 009 dist, pertronix electronic ign, elec fuel pump, 31 x 10.5 rear tires, 7.0 - 15's front, bosch alternator, red top optima, 100w H-4 headlamps, bosch 100w H-3 offroad lights, c.b radio, 6 pt. rollcage welded in, custom all-stainless roof-rack, Tri-mil 2" exhaust w/ supertrapp spark arrestor.
I removed the backseat, built a carpeted platform with access hatches for storage under. When I camp I can easily remove the front seats, put 2 action packer tubs in place of the seats, and fill up my air mattress inside and have a nice cozy bed. Then string a tarp from the roof rack for an awning, and have nice bucket seats for camp chairs, I need to take pics of it all setup.
thebigblue
Adventurer
Another Touareg
A MY 2003 R5 TDI, dome 175.000 km., some of those in Iceland....
A MY 2003 R5 TDI, dome 175.000 km., some of those in Iceland....
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Nigel Caffiene
Gentleman Scholar
^^^ Great photographs and awesome R5! I have always wanted to go to Iceland. This doesn't help with my wonderlust.
thebigblue
Adventurer
Hello all, first time posting on here. I figure I'll begin with introducing my 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan VR6. I am currently building this into a camper van, and intend to begin traveling around the United States when its complete.
I've already acquired a SideWinder II awning from CareFree of Colorado, along with the optional tent kit, that I intend on installing when I've completed the mechanical work that the van currently needs (timing chains replaced, as well as some emissions related codes). I will be building custom cabinets inside, which will include a stainless steel sink with 12v pump, removable propane two-burner stove (to cook outside if desired), and a 12v peltier refrigerated cooler. There will be a solar hot water heater as well as multiple solar panels on the roof that will charge dual deep-cycle batteries in a custom enclosure inside the van. These batteries will also charge while the van is running, thanks to a 12v isolator charging system. Of course, these are still the preliminary plans, and subject to change.
The van as it is today:
I've already acquired a SideWinder II awning from CareFree of Colorado, along with the optional tent kit, that I intend on installing when I've completed the mechanical work that the van currently needs (timing chains replaced, as well as some emissions related codes). I will be building custom cabinets inside, which will include a stainless steel sink with 12v pump, removable propane two-burner stove (to cook outside if desired), and a 12v peltier refrigerated cooler. There will be a solar hot water heater as well as multiple solar panels on the roof that will charge dual deep-cycle batteries in a custom enclosure inside the van. These batteries will also charge while the van is running, thanks to a 12v isolator charging system. Of course, these are still the preliminary plans, and subject to change.
The van as it is today:
ihatemybike
Explorer
Check out this blog. Really nicely built Vanagon, might give you some ideas.
www.drivenachodrive.com
www.drivenachodrive.com
vwlt50
hi vw alan here in uk new on here thought i had better put a few pics on .i used to run an independant vw store we built trikes campers and then i retired i bought this a vw lt with artic trailer .i converted the trailer to a living van. the pics are in maroc way up above dades gourge .the one with snow is about 3000mtrs above sea level. i now pull the trailer with the mitsubishi canter . wish it was 4x4 but it gets most places . its crossed deserts been up mountain tracks . even suprises me where it goes .
hi vw alan here in uk new on here thought i had better put a few pics on .i used to run an independant vw store we built trikes campers and then i retired i bought this a vw lt with artic trailer .i converted the trailer to a living van. the pics are in maroc way up above dades gourge .the one with snow is about 3000mtrs above sea level. i now pull the trailer with the mitsubishi canter . wish it was 4x4 but it gets most places . its crossed deserts been up mountain tracks . even suprises me where it goes .
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Heading Out
Adventurer
I've had a few VW's... Rabbit, Jetta, Quantum, Diesel Caddy (Rabbit truck), '59 '73 and '74 Bugs, Meyers Tow'd and two Westie's, and 80 and a 90
Hers a couple of shots of the 90.
Before the 15" wheels in the Alabama Hills, Owens Valley, CA.
With 15" South African wheels.
Hers a couple of shots of the 90.
Before the 15" wheels in the Alabama Hills, Owens Valley, CA.
With 15" South African wheels.
ttravis5446
Adventurer
I bought this Bus a little while ago after I sold my Rubicon on this site. It gives me something to mess with after work and something to camp out of on some desert trips this year.