Expert Answers about Volkswagen Vanagon
- Troubleshooting Trailer Lights Not Functioning Correctly When Connected to 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon
- It sounds to me like you are having a ground issue. I would start out by checking to make sure that you are grounding the wiring harness to a clean metal surface.
If improving the ground doesn't fix the problem, then the issue may be with compatibility. The converters that you are using may not be compatible with the wiring system on your 1982 Volkswagen. In this case I recommend going with the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation...
view full answer... - Added LED Lights to a 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon and Now Hitch Mount Carrier Turn Signals Do Not Work
- If the lights are flashing rapidly (hyperflash) when you are using the turn signals then what you need to install is a couple of load resistors, # DI34ZR, one each one of the turn signal circuits. This will allow enough load on the circuit to fix a hyperflash problem. So the LED lights on the Van could be the issue and creating more load might do the trick.
Using a powered converter could have also taken care of the problem since it provides the power to the additional lights on the carrier....
view full answer... - Thule HideAway Awning Adapter for 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper?
- Your 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper should have the lift roof which jets straight up; if it does then the Thule HideAway Awning Adapter for VW Van with Lift Roof # TH307887 is exactly what you need to install the 10' Thule HideAway Roll Out Awning # TH490011; they do support this awning and there will be three attachment points.
view full answer... - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit Volkswagen Vanagon
- The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # 1208-1, is designed to provide fixed attachment points for your tow bar. The tow bar is designed to pull the vehicle within a particular orientation i.e. fairly level to the tow vehicle and all tension being directly forward evenly distributed from left/right side. That being stated, if it is an emergency situation then I would do what is needed and corect any potential damage that may have occurred afterwards. I would, if possible, attempt...
view full answer... - Porch Light Recommendation for Use on Vanagon RV
- The color of the light that the Low Profile LED Flood Light part # OPT64FR puts out is a bluish white which is very common for LEDs.
For a warmer light that would work great the Omega LED RV Porch Light part # 328-007-30SCPE which puts out a warmer color light and also was intended for porch light use.
view full answer... - Using an Anti-Sway Accessory on a Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack
- For your Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack, # S64670, the rack comes with a threaded hitch pin that should keep the rack secure and limit the movement of the shank within the receiver. I've linked a video that shows this pin at the 1:40 mark. If you need to replace this pin, your best option would be the 1/2 inch Locking Anti-Wobble, Threaded Hitch Pin, # S64029.
If you choose to, you can use an additional anti-sway accessory. There are limited fits for a bike rack, but I have a couple...
view full answer... - Most Cost Effective Tow Bar To Use On a 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon
- The least expensive tow bar we have that will work with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 1208-1 on your 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon is the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar part # RM-020. The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar has a 5,000 lb weight capacity, uses a standard 2" hitch ball, and comes with a durable powder coated finish just like the above Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit. The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar is also made right here in the USA. I took a look at the curb...
view full answer... - Can 1984 VW Vanagon be Flat Towed
- According to my research, a manual transmission equipped Vanagon can be flat towed with no worries. Simply leave the transmission in neutral, and off you go. Automatic transmission equipped 2WD models need to be trailered, but whether or non syncro (4WD) vehicles could be flat towed wasn't clear. I found this information through a Google search, but I'd urge you to confirm for yourself.
To flat tow your Vanagon, you'd need base plates, a tow bar, a wiring solution and a supplemental braking...
view full answer... - Which Let's Go Aero ArcHaus Tailgate Tent Would Work Best on Volkswagen Vanagon
- The Let's Go Aero ArcHaus Tailgate Tent that would work the best on the side door of your 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon is going to be the part # SAR024-031. This normally is used for the rear door of an SUV but would work really well on the side door of your VW.
view full answer... - Will the Inno Rain Gutter Feet for Square Crossbars Work With Older Thule Bars
- The Inno Feet for Square Crossbars part # INSD are designed for Inno Square Crossbars like part # INB127. That said, they both measure 7/8" x 1-1/4" so they should be interchangeable.
view full answer... - Alternating Sides When Installing Yakima Raingutter Towers On 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
- One problem that many folks have when installing a roof rack is that they will work on one side of the vehicle to tighten it down and then move to the other side only to find that they cannot get it to tighten up as they need.
When installing the roof rack it is recommended to tighten each side evenly which means you will need to tighten one side a little and then move to the other side and tighten that side the same amount, alternating until the roof rack is secure, much like tightening...
view full answer... - Bike Rack Recommendations for a 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon
- For your 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon you could go with a trunk mounted bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Express part # HRE3 that has been confirmed as a fit. Even though it is a 3-bike rack, you can carry 1, 2 or 3 bikes. This is a great option for ease of installation and price point but doesn't include security. If you want to deter theft, I recommend adding # TH533 to secure the rack to the vehicle and then a cable lock like # e98891 to secure your bikes to the rack.
If you already...
view full answer... - Can Rhino-Rack Artificial Rain Gutters be Used with Thule or Yakima Gutter Feet/Towers
- The Rhino-Rack gutters # 739A haven't been tested with Yakima towers but Yakima does have their own artificial rain gutters. Yakima has # Y08002 and # Y08001 but they were designed specifically for camper shells and similar applications.
view full answer... - Roof Top Mounted Air Conditioner For a 1985 VW Vanagon
- There are no specific air conditioners we fitguide for 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon as it will come down to if your rooftop is structurally capable of supporting an air conditioner. A unit like the Furrion # FR52PR weighs 76lbs and unless the roof was braced to hold something with that amount of weight. This is something you will want to consult with a manufacturer who does RV conversions on vans to get their input if you do not already know your van roof can support the weight of this while...
view full answer... - How To Use the Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning on a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia
- I do have an option that will allow you to use the Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning part # RR33200 on your 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia but I do not have any information on Rhino-Racks intentions to produce an adapter for rain gutters or straight bolt-on applications. However, if you were to install the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar part # TH711520 and the Thule Rapid Gutter Feet for AeroBlade Crossbars part # TH65BJ which is a fit for your Vanagon Westfalia that will then allow you to mount...
view full answer... - Does Hollywood Racks Over the Top Bike Rack HRF2 Fit 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon
- The Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2 is a confirmed fit for your 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon so as long as you don't overload the weight capacity of the bike rack the rear glass will be just fine. You would not be able to turn the rear wiper on though.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment...
view full answer... - Can Only One Set of Snow Chains be Installed on a Vehicle
- We recommend that you install chains on your drive wheels. So if you have a front wheel drive - put a pair on the front. If you have rear wheel drive - put a pair on the back. If you have all wheel drive or 4 wheen drive - put a set on all four tires. Just check your owners manual for factory recommendations or limitations.
view full answer... - Will Kats Heaters Oil and Coolant Immersion Heater Fit 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
- From what I could find the M14x1.5 oil drain plug on your 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon looks like it has a 1/2" diameter. The Kat's Heaters Oil and Coolant Immersion Heater # KH30904 you referenced has a 1/2" diameter as well but they likely have different thread sizes.
I recommend using a different type of heater like the Handi-Heat Magnetic Heater w/ Thermostat # KH1155 instead since it simply sits on your oil pan.
view full answer... - Trailer Brakes are Not Working Properly With Both Wires Run to Battery for Power
- Trailer brakes like part # 23-26 in your picture have 2 wires coming out from them. To properly install them you need to connect one wire to your trailer brake controller circuit (unless you are testing them like what you are doing) and then the other wire needs to have a clean solid ground. It doesn't matter which is which, but since you don't have one grounded that is your problem.
As far as your trailer brakes go if you can let me know what the problem was that you were having I can...
view full answer... - How To Set Correct Output Torque On Torque Multiplier Lug Nut Tool with Extension Bar and Handle
- The Torque Multiplier Lug Nut Tool with Extension Bar and Handle part # PT87RR has a 58:1 torque ratio so every 1 ft. lb. of torque applied to the tool will result in 58 ft. lbs. of force exerted. For example, if you set a torque wrench to 8 ft. lbs. and used this on the multiple it would exert around 464 ft. lbs. Please note, there will be some variation in torque due to both the accuracy of the torque wrench and multiplier.
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