Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 08:47:47 -0800
Reply-To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject: Re: Re Utilities
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Nope. I'm right and you're wrong. Whatever it is that we're talking about.
Mike
On 12/24/02 4:49 PM, "Clarence J Falarski" <lamont@MINDSPRING.COM> wrote:
> Hello John:
>
> I have owned most of the VW models throughout my life except for the camper.
> About a year ago while in Maine I got the itch for a camper after seeing some
> folks with theirs parked next to the ocean. The model they had was the
> Weekender or another name for it was the Multivan.
> After much discussion with them on the merits of their Weekender and after
> seeing the full camper model I have to say that I totally agree with their
> choice. I found and purchased a Multi and am pleased with the choice that I
> made.
>
> When camping I set up a fly over the side door with a small table to do my
> cooking, in nice weather I eat at the same table. The plastic tarp ( fly )
> protects me from any rain and gives me shade from the hot sun. I have no
> desire to cook in the van, the smell, the grease and the mess it makes from
> cooking is a turn off for me and after finding a burned out full camper in a
> junk yard last week, I can see where cooking inside the camper could be
> dangerous. ( I will post some pictures of the burn out next week after I
> return from the junk yard where the camper is buried. ) I have a Coleman
> propane two burner stove that is just perfect for me.
>
> Water, well that's why they make plastic bottles and I carry 2 five gallon
> bottles, one for drinking and cooking and one for cleaning up and washing.
>
> A sink, well that's why I carry a plastic bucket, which can be used for a
> multitude of things.
>
> The fridge, a cooler with ice does just fine, ice can be found at any
> convenience store and most gas stations. If you want a fridge, a portable
> one can be purchased from K-Mart that can plug into your cigerette lighter .
>
> My Weekender has the pop top, folding table, and reading lights but most
> important a large bed and plenty of room, a lot more that the restricted
> amount that the full camper allows.
>
> Other advantages aside from more room, are a larger bed, a lot less weight
> and more storage space. ( which gives better gas mileage and handling) The
> fact that I do not have these unwanted items, such as the sink, stove, large
> propane tank, fridge, and water storage unit to break eliminates any
> unwanted problems, expense and the aggravation to find the parts and time to
> repair them.
>
> The name Weekender perhaps is a little misleading and not appropriate. I have
> been gone for a month at a time and have always been very comfortable with
> what I have.
>
> Now just because I prefer the Multivan doesn't mean it is the right model for
> everyone. Everyone has their preferences and choices and I am sure that there
> are a ton of happy folks out there that enjoy and love the full camper unit.
>
> In the car business there is a saying, " there is an ass for every seat " I
> think that say's it all.
>
> Regards.
> clarence
> 1990 multi.
> pinehurst, nc
>
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