Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2023 06:44:13 -0600
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
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Unless heavy overcast, a simple plastic solar shower from a camping store
works great. Just fill it, put
it in the sun, when the water is hot, hangout and . We can usually get
2-3 showers from 1 bag of water.
On Fri, Feb 3, 2023, 8:26 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Truth is...the Vanagon Hot shower system works simply by what you all
> know. I mean, you get a 5 gallon aluminum vessel. You fill it with
> water. You heat it up by some means. You add an electric pump, like a
> 12VDC Bilge Pump; you add plastic tubing; you restrict outflow
> appropriately by epoxy plugging of various outlets on shower nozzle. Now,
> you get a strong flow!
>
>
> Oh yeah....bunch of stuff.....there is much more excitement! And yes,
> pics would be helpful for all, but impossible on The List. But in truth, I
> have been using this apparatus I have described for 25 years or more...and
> it works every time! Wind, darkness, mosquitos....ha-ha!...I laugh at them!
>
>
> On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 06:01:58 PM PST, Dan N <
> dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> hi Richard,
>
> Running a blinker wire to that after market arrow lights is quite tough no?
> Your hot water shower system is running on propane? Any pics to share?
>
> thanks,
>
> On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 3:59 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Yes Dan, they were something like that. More or less. And they indeed
> do
> > work. Currently, they are in my parts bin. Maybe I can use them to
> > construct an appealing sign for a garage sale or something. But I have
> > given up on Vanagon utility. No need either. And for the folks that
> like
> > to add a bunch of lights on top of Vanagon.....sheesh......I prefer to
> just
> > camp, cook a nice meal, relax. And get up early....
> >
> > If you want to do some effort?....please construct a Hot Water Shower
> > system!! I did.
> >
> > On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 03:31:31 PM PST, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com
> >
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> > hi Richard,
> > Do you mean this one?
> >
> >
> https://www.amazon.com/Rearview-mirror-concealed-indicator-signal-Red/dp/B07DP18DQ1
> >
> > ot this one?
> >
> >
> https://www.amazon.com/AUTUNEER-Sequential-Mirror-Warning-Stickers/dp/B07QNK2L3S
> >
> > I am tempted but not sure yet...
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Cool, Eric. I recently got into my mind the notion of having those
> > > sequential arrow things in outboard rearview mirrors. You know, like
> > > modern cars. I even bought some of those LED things, cheap. I even
> went
> > > forward as to how to delete mirror coating on the inside, so that LED
> > could
> > > brightly shine through.
> > > Well...that project was a disaster! Yes, it absolutely worked. But
> from
> > > behind?...nah. Too much trouble.
> > >
> > > I mean....a whole bunch of effort....for little return. Meanwhile, all
> > > the guys are trying to fix "floppy mirrors", by buying expensive stuff.
> > > Truck Mirrors. Jeep mirrors. In reality, all it takes is a
> > cross-drilled
> > > hole and a Dowel Pin, so that when you tighten the nut in mirror
> bracket
> > > the stud doesn't pull out of the cast piece.
> > > I did this 20 years ago. Flawless performance. Super ability to
> adjust
> > > as needed. Very pleased.
> > >
> > > On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 02:38:59 PM PST, Eric Caron <
> > > ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > OK,
> > >
> > > I’m convinced. I ordered the marker lights. I recently had to
> > > remove mine for sound deadening and they seem very very tired. I’m
> > amazed
> > > I got them back together and working. I will have more confidence with
> > > these.
> > > My old ones can be spares for may 85. Those seem to be working better.
> > >
> > > These will go on the 84.
> > >
> > > Any chance you could send a link to the connectors on Amazon? The
> other
> > > sources will be a challenge for me to get.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> > > > On Feb 3, 2023, at 3:58 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > >
> > > > The correct fit LEDs are available & I had them on My van for
> > > several years
> > > >
> > > > but the old sockets made for an iffy connection & old lenses didn’t
> > > allow for very
> > > >
> > > > decent brightness.
> > > >
> > > > The Mercedes LEDs are an exact fit, same overall size & screw
> > > hole placement
> > > >
> > > > but do require different wire connections. The connector on the LED
> > > wires is easily
> > > >
> > > > removed as they are bared wire push through & fold over style so You
> > > just need to
> > > >
> > > > straighten the folded over wires, then pull the connector off which
> > > leaves the bare
> > > >
> > > > wire to splice to the Van Marker wires directly or via your choice of
> > > new connector,,,
> > > >
> > > > I like to use these >
> > > >
> > > > https://tinyurl.com/26u8nsc5
> > > >
> > > > Or
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-PowerPlug-5-Pack-Orange-Push-In-Wire-Connectors/50101792
> > > >
> > > > I’ll send You another Email about the Marker Blinker Hack ~
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> On 3 Feb , 2023, at 10:48 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> > > wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Thanks for this recommendation.
> > > >>
> > > >> I was looking just for the correct LED light bulb for the
> > existing
> > > marker lights.
> > > >>
> > > >> But, if these are the same as our rear marker lights then it would
> be
> > > nice to have a spare set for this price.
> > > >>
> > > >> What do I need to do to wiring if anything to use these?
> > > >>
> > > >> Also, the idea of having the rear markers blink sounds like a nice
> > > added safety feature.
> > > >>
> > > >> Is that hack written up somewhere?
> > > >>
> > > >> Eric Caron
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>> On Jan 30, 2023, at 11:38 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
> > wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Hey Eric
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I have these & have installed several on friends Vans as well
> >
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Link <
> > >
> >
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/373350636840?mkevt=1&mkpid=2&emsid=e90001.m43.l1123&plmtId=700008&mesgId=3024&mkcid=8&ch=osgood&bu=43138523142&trkId=95302451-ad25-4508-ba5b-31f17b969ef2&cnvId=700003&recoId=373350636840&recoPos=1
> > > >
> > > >>>
> > > >>> There is also a nifty & fairly easy wiring hack that can be
> done
> > > to
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Our Rear Marker Lights that causes them to Blink as a Turn Signal ~
> > > >>>
> > > >>> ORR ~ DeanB
> > > >>>
> > > >>>> On 21 Jan , 2023, at 2:52 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> Now, any tips on LEDs for the marker lights
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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