Evolution of the Vanagon/Transporter
A summary of VW’s third generation of vans, spanning 1980 through 1991, with all of its models and variations. Within the decade-long run of the…
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First Aid Kits for Your Camper Van or RV
Having a comprehensive first aid kit close at hand in your Vanagon or other camper van, and knowing how to use it, can give you…
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Winter Van Camping
Tips and advice for staying warm while van-camping Most camper vans are put away during the colder months. But we’ve found winter to be a…
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Instant Eats: Breakfast
Grandma always said breakfast was the most important meal of the day, to get you started on a full tank. So, pick your fuel: carbs,…
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Tracking Down Engine and Other Fluid Leaks
How to find and identify leaking oil, coolant, fuel, and other automotive fluids. We’ve all been there. You move your van to a new spot…
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Essential Apps for Van-Travel
Navigation and travel apps for your mobile device help you find campsites, points of interest, and the routes to get there, or even to make…
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What’s Your Van Plan for This Year?
The New Year is a great time for a fresh start. Never mind the resolutions to spend more time at the gym and less time…
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Making the Most of Stay-at-Home Orders, for Van-Campers
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have chosen to self-quarantine in our homes for awhile. Cancelled trip plans, indefinite isolation, travel restrictions,…
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Route 66 (sort of) to the Grand Canyon and beyond
A three-week, 5000-mile road trip loosely following Route 66 from central Illinois to the Grand Canyon. With a few side trips … We leave Beigeville…
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Replacing the Vanagon Engine Cover Insulation
Remove the old rotted and crumbling insulation beneath your engine cover and replace with this slick modern upgrade. The Vanagon’s engine, as you undoubtedly know,…
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Vanagon Cooling System Overview
New owners often find themselves mystified by the cooling system of the Vanagon. Which is understandable, considering that it’s kind of an oddball setup. A…
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Using the Westfalia Liquid Propane System
If the galley kitchenette is part of what makes a Westfalia a cozy Camper, then the onboard liquid propane system is the power source of…
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Instructions for the Westfalia Liquid Propane System
NOTE: the following text and photos are excerpted from the 1983 Camper “Supplement to Volkswagen Vanagon Owner’s Manual.” For more info on using the LP…
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Setting Up Your Camper Van Kitchen
How to outfit and organize your campervan kitchen to make the most of your precious cooking and clean-up time! The Westfalia Camper boasts a small…
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Making Custom Rigid Hydraulic Brake Lines
Replace the old, rusty, unsafe steel brake lines on your Vanagon (or any other vehicle, for that matter). After 30 or 40 years, the original…
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Using the Westfalia Kitchen Sink
The galley sink, like many other Westfalia components, is a handy and compact feature that makes cooking and kitchen cleanup easier, with no need to…
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Camper | Popup Roof | Workshop
Cleaning and Waterproofing your Westfalia Canvas Tent
How to clean and waterproof your Westy canvas tent to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable! Westfalia Canvas Tent Overview The canvas tent walls are…
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Dometic RM182 Refrigerator Instructions
NOTE: the following text and photos are excerpted from the 1983 Camper “Supplement to Volkswagen Vanagon Owner’s Manual.” For more info on operating the fridge…
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Using the Vanagon Westfalia Refrigerator
The Vanagon Westfalia Camper refrigerator is convenient and efficient; here’s how to use it. No camper-van kitchen is complete without the ability to keep your…
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Original Vanagon Westfalia Toilet & Cabinet
Making boom-boom the European way, mit die Defäkation Karton! We recently sold our original-equipment portable chemical toilet with wooden cabinet. Though the previous owners seldom…
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Vanagon or Westfalia Gift Ideas
Looking for the perfect Vanagon or Westfalia gift for a loved one? (Or for you?) These gifts will keep your favorite camper (or camper van)…
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Lake Superior Circumnavigation 2
The Camp Westfalia crew recently embarked on another Lake Superior Circle Tour: 1000 miles around the wild and rugged shores of the Greatest of the…
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Product Review: ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 10.1-Inch Tablet
A compact, lightweight, unlocked 10.1 inch tablet great for van-camping and other travel ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-B1 32GB 10.1-Inch Tablet Specifications Staying organized and…
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Using the Westfalia Stove
The Vanagon Westfalia stove makes camp cooking easy and efficient. The stove in our Westfalia Camper has enabled us to start countless days of roadtripping…
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Vanagon Westfalia Water System Instructions
NOTE: the following text and photos are excerpted from the 1983 Camper “Supplement to Volkswagen Vanagon Owner’s Manual.” For more info on operating the water…
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Vanagon Westfalia Stove Instructions
NOTE: the following text and photos are excerpted from the 1983 Camper “Supplement to Volkswagen Vanagon Owner’s Manual.” For more info on operating the stove…
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Fire Extinguishers for Your Camper Van
How to Choose (and Hopefully Never Use) a Fire Extinguisher in Your Camper Van NOTE: SAFETY RECALL “Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due…
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Product Review: Thermos Sipp Travel Mug
This sleek stainless steel 16-ounce travel mug with leak-proof lid keeps drinks hot and cold for hours. Specifications Dimensions: 3.5 Dia x 5 Dia x…
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Product Review: 3 Shelf Closet Organizer
A great way to organize the Vanagon Westfalia clothes closet Specifications Dimensions: 10″ W X 15″ D X 24″ H I’ve always found the stock…
