Date:         Mon, 25 Mar 2002 20:51:31 -0500
Reply-To:     kayakjr@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Reynolds <kayakjr@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: FS-Syncro '86 kustom kamper-bettr than westy
Comments: cc: paulmayfield@EARTHLINK.NET
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>Comments about this conversion?
>Better than a Westy?

I like the imaginive interior and a lot of things about this van, but...

Sleeps only 2 and no table!!!  No hanging closet either- the best cabinet
in the Westy, in my opinion,  I even put those fabric folding camp chairs
in mine!

Hate to have it in a cross wind - although the high roof make for a nice
interior.

With the rear seat going to the stove - there is little area to stand up
and change, especially if someone else is on the van.  Since it has the
high roof and sleeps only two, I don;t really see the need for pushing
the rear seat forward to make even more storage room.  The wookword is
less than stellar, despite all the gushing from the the owner.

While the 5 gallon water tank might be fine the owners - I would Imagine
that a Syncro that is desribed as an adventure wagon would have a little
more capacity for off the beaten path camping.

Even in a campground, I would go through more water - but then we are a
family of four, cleaning more dishes and kids' feet before they get in
bed, etc.

Like the shelves, the bright interior, the flip-out windows in the top.
Must be nice to hang out on the bed and have views in all directions!
Thanks for posting it to the list - it's great to pick up ideas from all
the vans out there.

John R