Clicking and clacking from the rear of your Vanagon is a common sign that your CV joints need attention. If you hear them making noise chances are that they are already bad and need replacing. Continuing to drive on them will only make them worse and eventually break, leaving you …
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One of the things that make a VW so popular for road trips is the unique set of kitchen cabinets and equipment available. With a propane-powered stove, refrigerator, sink, and adequate space for utensils and dishes the VW provides you with the basic kitchen necessities sufficient to keep your stomachs …
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Article by: Megha K You are on your way to, well, not particularly anywhere. You are enjoying your favorite radio station with the breeze blowing through your hair. All of a sudden a unique structure catches your eye. Your intrinsic curiosity to get out there and explore is awakened. The …
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Westfalia full campers come with a sink in the kitchen. Sometimes the kitchen sink drain system develops a leak. Stowing items underneath the sink in the cabinet or items shifting around while driving may also damage the plastic drain catch hanging down. If your sink drain is leaking it can be …
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Visibility is not a huge strong point for the Volkwagen Vanagon. Replacing them with modern LED lighting can increase your visibility to other drivers and other road hazards. It just so happens, like many other German vehicles, that a Mercedes side marker light is an easy replacement for the old low …
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Dispersed camping is legally camping on publicly owned land that allows dispersed camping. . It’s often referred to as boondocking. This isn’t to be confused with stealth camping which is basically just parking to sleep. Stealth camping is basically camping in places that camping isn’t allowed such as city streets, …
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From time to time inspect the duct work in the right rear pillar that supplies fresh air to the breather mounted in the engine compartment. There is a plastic vent that air is drawn through on down the channel and to the intake box. Often the duct is deteriorating and …
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There are many reasons to take your dash out of the van. Usually and unfortunately it has something to do with the windshield wipers, wiring, or the heater. While it’s out, take a couple extra hours and refinish it to make it look like new. GoWesty has a great video to …
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Mixing the body filler is one of the hardest parts of filler work. It depends on many conditions and how fast you work as well, which only makes matters more difficult to interpret. The only way to get good at it is to practice. Be prepared to work quickly and …
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Often we see the Westfalia and even other fiberglass top models that become chalky or damaged and unsightly. Normally they get ignored or at most get a coating of something to try to bring back its former beauty. They don’t have to be ignored, and they can be returned to their …
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Transporter Magazine From Tin Tops to High Tops
