Date:         Mon, 23 Dec 2002 13:35:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Utilities
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> Miguel wrote:  I would like to know if those who have stove and sink in
> their Vanagons really use them and feel the need of having one.
> ----------------------- This should raise some serious debate.

I have had 3 full Westies ('81, '86, '91) and really like the full westy set
up.  We can cram a lot of stuff in the van and it does not look messy.
In some of your more adventuresome travel we have had to do
without the propane part of the fridge,  we missed it, but made up for it
by doing more daily shopping.

On the negative side:  The bed is a bit narrow.  The full westy forces
us to stay in the van, even in nice camp-sites.  When we have car-
camped (when we are van-less), we have the option to set up and
cook & clean outside:  Coleman stove, ice-chest, and plastic sink, all
on the picnic table.   In nice weather this is very nice.  Yes I know that
we still have this option with the full westy, but I rarely take 2 stoves
etc.

On the plus side: In rainy weather, it is great to drive up, pop the top,
and cook, clean, and go to bed DRY.

I can understand that different people might like each of the different
set-ups.  "Different strokes for different folks"  Malcolm