Date:         Fri, 18 May 2001 07:06:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Arbaugh <sneakers@oz.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Arbaugh <sneakers@oz.net>
Subject:      Re: OT: Photo of old BMW motorhome

Actually, what you have stumbled upon is a Vixen motorhome. Made in the
late '70's into the '80's. They had a folding roof similar to a Dormobile, but
only went up a foot and a half or so, but 7'headroom inside with it up. 21
feet long, so theoretically garageable. They also made a "hi-roof" model with
a molded hard roof. Those typically had a 3.8l Buick/GM v6. They also
(usually) came with central a/c and heat, microwave (no stove), fridge, all
the typical amenities. Spoke with an owner a couple years ago, he got mid-20's
for mileage with the BMW diesel, was going to put an intercooler in sometime,
but didn't really need it, easily able to keep up with traffic. I was
intrigued with the rig, to say the least.

steve
'85 westy
kent, wa



>From: BenTbtstr8@aol.com
>In a message dated 5/17/01 11:34:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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