Hi Edward,

> 1 looking for the best manual for over all maintenance  of course the
> engine part is not required

Get the Bentley manual - it'll help with pretty much everything from the
Vanagon side of things.

> 3 on another note just put in a new faucet and almost gaged when I saw
> the condition of the plastic hose between the pump and the faucet
> looked like a sewer

I generally run some dilute bleach through my internal water system once a
year or so, then use baking soda to get rid of the smell.

> 5 just before our x mass trip installed LED bulbs in the running lights
> tail, turn  indicator  etc  what a difference  they are so much
> brighter
>
> now need to check and clean  the connectors on the head lamps  them
> seem a little dim even though did up grade to brighter a while back

It's worth looking at the headlight relay kits, so the lights get the full
12+ volts.

toodle pip,
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