Date:         Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:51:31 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: vangons and side tents [adr]
Comments: To: jbrush@AROS.NET
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> I really liked the tent that Ron posted about yesterday from Bus Depot.
> Decent price and it certainly looks big enough.
>
> 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.


Well, since nobody else has replied yet, I'll mention my experience.  I've
used my side tent in a number of public camgrounds (county/state/federal, in
various states), as well as some small privately-owned ones, and never had a
problem.  I imagine that the rules (or interpretation of the rules; is it
considered a freestanding tent, or an extension of the vehicle like an
awning on the side of an RV?) could vary by county, state, or even the
particular park ranger.  But personally I have never been hassled or even
questioned about using my side tent anywhere I've gone, except for a couple
of rangers who were simply curious about what it was.  I haven't tried the
big commercial campgrounds (i.e. KOA), as I tend to avoid them.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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