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Hi, I'm new to the list and am considering a Vanagon (syncro?) camper for touring, camping and some minor city driving. I have owned several air cooled vw's and do most of my own mechanical work. I have two initial questions as to whether or not a Vanagon would work for me, and what model/year would best fit my needs. First is regarding the air conditioning. I live in the desert (Cave Creek, Arizona) and really need reasonably decent AC. I don't expect SUV/V8 performance obviously. But what can I expect? Second, I plan on extensively touring the western US. I have toured Europe in a 66 camper. The Alps were not fun. How does a Vanagon perform in the mountains? What kind of speed can I expect climbing the Rockies? I truly hope that I can make a Vanagon work for me. I love Volkswagens, and particularly enjoy the camaraderie of the vw community. TIA Doug Bohm |
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