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Supplement to 1980 Vanagon Owner’s Manual
e and Tables
Refrigerator
Beds
General
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Страница 1: ... Campmobile Supplement to 1980 Vanagon Owner s Manual e and Tables Refrigerator Beds General www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Vanagon Campervans ...
Страница 2: ...OTE AUX PROPRIETAIRES Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de ce Manual en fran gais aupr6s du concessionnaire ou du Volkswagen Canada Inc Customer Assistance Assistanca a la Clientele 1940 Eglinton Ave East Scarborough Ontario M1L 2M2 The descriptions and specifications in this manual are based on product information available at the time of publication It has always been the manufacturer ...
Страница 3: ... 16 Electrical system 9 11 R Rear deck mattress F Rear seat bench Fire extinguisher 12 Refrigeration electric Floor p la n s Back cover gas 10 11 16 Refrigerator 14 Refrigerator defrosting 16 Roof bed 17 15 Roof h in g e s 20 12 12 S Sink ca b in et 4 Sink cabinet c o v e r 4 4 Storage chest 2 Storage locker 2 4 T 18 T a b le s 13 11 V Ventilation cooking 12 3 refrigeration 14 20 sleeping 18 19 wa...
Страница 4: ...eft hand side A combination camper seat storage chest is located between the sink cabinet and the rear seat bench The camper seat in the Basic model is equipped with removable seat and backrest cushions for easy access to storage space In the DeLuxe model the water tank is located in the storage chest Camper seat Basic model Storage chest DeLuxe model In the Basic model the water tank is located i...
Страница 5: ...ments are most easily accessible through the open hatchback Ceiling cabinet The ceiling cabinet is located in the rear of the vehicle above the rear deck mattress Store only light items in the ceiling cabinet The maximum weight must not exceed 20 lbs or 10 kg Doors To open cabinet and stor age chest doors lid cov ers and utensil drawer pull the recessed handles 3 www WestfaliaT3 info a useful webs...
Страница 6: ...inet in the DeLuxe model comes equipped with a 1 5 cu ft 45 liters refrigerator see Refrigerator for details 4 Sink cabinet cover Before opening the lid cover slide the driver s seat forward to make room The left underside of the lid cover in the DeLuxe model has a stainless steel heat shield drain board The heat shield can be unsnapped to cover the gas burners While leaving the sink open for dish...
Страница 7: ...Basic model and 13 2 US gal or 50 liters DeLuxe model Remember that any weight carried affects fuel economy Consider filling your water tank shortly before you reach the campsite and not at home After filling the water tank and the green indicator light in the control panel comes on activate the water pump by turning the switch knob on top of the faucet to the left in direction T Tank Turn the kno...
Страница 8: ... 0 US gal or 40 15 liters E red 4 0 0 8 US gal or 15 3 liters F red 0 8 US gal or 3 liters Water pump shuts off automatically 6 Water tank venting The water storage tank is equipped with a vent and drain The vent pipe leads through the left side panel of the vehicle A raised plastic cover provides weather protection while allowing the tank to be ventilated The protective cover should not be remove...
Страница 9: ...sink drains onto the ground Therefore be mindful of where you drain the sink water The drain plug for the water tank is located under the vehicle in front of the left rear wheel Always replace the screw on cap securely after cleaning the water tank When danger of frost exists make sure water is not left in the city water connection Press screwdriver into valve opening until water is drained 7 www ...
Страница 10: ...ort rod and remove plastic stopper from the tank Unscrew the drain plug to empty the tank Close the drain plug but leave the stopper open to allow the tank to air out Should there be an odor flush the tank with a solution of baking soda and water Rinse the tank thoroughly with clear water and allow it to dry www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 T3 Va...
Страница 11: ...te On the inside of the vehicle in the kick panel of the camper seat storage chest next to the rear bench are two three prong outlets and the circuit breaker with the master switch These outlets can only be used when connected to outside current and for electrical appliances requiring 110 125 Volt In case of a short circuit or overload the circuit breaker will interrupt the power flow Eliminate ca...
Страница 12: ...olt C red light 12 0 Volt Should the yellow light come on your battery is near the point where you should preserve battery power needed to start the engine 10 Water pump i 1 The 12 Volt pump is protected against overload by a 3 Amp fuse In case the water pump does not function it may be necessary to replace the fuse Always locate and correct the cause of the short circuit or overload before replac...
Страница 13: ...ater pump To replace the fuse grasp both ends of the holder D press together slightly and twist counterclockwise Replace fuse To close the holder put both ends together press slightly and twist clockwise When a fuse is blown it is not sufficient to merely replace it The cause of the short circuit or overload must be found and corrected first On no account should a fuse be patched up with tin foil ...
Страница 14: ... your Campmobile Make sure the propane tank is securely fastened in place Check tank and lines from time to time to be sure they are tight When testing for leaks use soapy water DO NOT USE MATCHES Do not put the sink cabinet cover over an open flame Wait till the burners and the cooking rack are cold After cleaning the stove make sure to anchor the cooking rack securely in the slots provided IN CA...
Страница 15: ... knobs A and B When in use be careful that the table top edge does not press against the gas range knobs Dinette table for driver cab For meal time comfort adjust the swivel table top with two rotary knobs one below the table top and one at the table leg Please refer to the Owner s Manuals for adjustment proce dures of the front bucket seats 13 www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and ...
Страница 16: ...e necessary air circulation Use unbreakable plastic containers and bottles and seal them tightly to prevent spilling Condensation When driving through heavy rain water might enter the FLU VENT Open the screw on the condensation drain pipe arrow and catch any accumulated water When the refrigerator is operating be sure to park on level ground to maintain efficient cooling If the vehicle remains sta...
Страница 17: ... if outside temperature is low 8 Turn GAS knob F to ON position 9 With pilot light on the indicator needle in gas flow gauge D will move from white into green Should needle remain in the white field turn and hold knob C in OPEN position for another 15 seconds 10 When pilot light is on and the gas flow gauge D indicator needle remains in the green field a thermocouple maintains control of the gas f...
Страница 18: ... in the switch knob panel 16 Defrosting the refrigerator Keep an eye on the ice formation on the evaporator core Too much ice build up reduces cooling efficiency We recommend frequent defrosting Never let the ice thicken more than 1 8 3 4 mm Gas refrigeration turn GAS knob F to OFF turn thermostat control knob A to OFF Electric refrigeration turn thermostat control knob A to OFF or disconnect plug...
Страница 19: ...e rear deck mattress to avoid damaging the upholstery Such objects may also become dislodged while driving and cause injury Do not use the double bed to carry passengers Do not allow children to sit or kneel on the rear deck while the vehicle is in motion When the car is in motion make sure that the seat bench is securely locked in an upright position and that passengers wear safety belts Roof bed...
Страница 20: ...u have an unobstructed view of the road at all times Remember to reposition the curtains so that you have a clear view all around you before taking off 18 Insect screens To provide maximum flow through ventilation for comfortable sleeping at night insect screens are installed on the sliding side windows The screens can be removed for cleaning The hatchback screen can best be installed with the hat...
Страница 21: ...rear Pull the crossbar back and slowly lower the roof As you lower the top gather in the canvas sides of the top A B Have someone outside the vehicle help make sure the fabric does not stick out from the sides of the roof Assuring yourself that no part of the canvas is caught in hinges or latch grasp lock cover with both hands and pull down until lock latch snaps shut securely NOTES To prevent mil...
Страница 22: ...rack must be firmly tied down Commercially available spider straps will keep the cargo from shifting Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof rack weight of 110 lbs or 50 kg 20 Roof hinges The hinge pins on the strut supports of the pop up roof should be lightly oiled from time to time to assure easy opening and closing of the top www WestfaliaT3 info a useful website for owners and enthusiasts ...
Страница 23: ...ts authorized by the manufacturer They are listed in a pamphlet you will find in the sink cabinet Identification plate The identification plate in the lower left hand corner on the kick panel of the rear seat bench contains the vehicle type and Campmobile equipment serial number Please give these num bers when ordering spare parts for the Campmobile equipment Camping gear Camping out can be a lot ...
Страница 24: ...and 6 combine to make the double bed DeLuxe Campmobile 1 Sink cabinet including gas stove sink with 12V water pump refrigerator gas or electric storage cabinet sink cabinet cover with heat shield drainboard 2 storage chest with water tank and storage space 3 Clothes closet with rod and vanity mirror 4 Ceiling cabinet 5 Rear deck mattress 6 Rear bench seat with storage locker 7 Dinette table rear 8...