Date:         Tue, 11 Jun 2002 22:34:42 -0400
Reply-To:     kayakjr@JUNO.COM
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From:         John Reynolds <kayakjr@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: vangons and side tents
Comments: cc: jbrush@AROS.NET
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I know what you mean, many spots don't have a level spot for the van, or
enough room for  side tent, but note that when making camp reservation at
Acadia National Park, one of the camping options is.....and I quote....
"Van or bus with side tent"!!

Obviously when they said bus they were referring to a VW!

John


>I was wondering how many of you that camp have had success finding
places
>where you can use a tent attached to the van? Most real campgrounds
don't
>seem to qualify, and I have trouble finding places that allow dispersed
>camping.

>Can't say I have camped with the van a hundred times, but I have been
>/around the interemountain west and don't seem to find that many places
>where an attached tent is useful. I would like to know if anyone can
>enlighten me on your experiences. I don't figure anyone will give away
>that secret spot, but since I go it alone, I am sure I am missing a lot.
>Anyone care to add to the knowledge base? :-)

>Thanks,

John
WVC, UT