Date:         Tue, 19 Aug 2003 22:38:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Christensen <populuxe@QWICS.COM>
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From:         Christensen <populuxe@QWICS.COM>
Subject:      Re: urban stealth camping..
Comments: To: John Parson <bentway@IWON.COM>
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heard some guys will leave curtains open and sleep on floor, as to not draw
attention of anybody even in the van.  I've looked at my floor and don't
know if I could do it.

Use open brown shopping bags up against the window on the westy counter top
to block one side.

Have always wanted to try staying at a small marina.  Other boaters bring
big r.v.'s there--at least I think they have a boat.  Should be easy w/
westy

chris c
el grouppo del autobus pilotos


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Parson" <bentway@IWON.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:38 PM
Subject: urban stealth camping..


>   Living in the Westy, I've learned not to pop the top, but rather move
stuff around and sleep on the bottom with all the curtains closed when
utilizing the free camping spots available in the urban landscape.  I try to
find a dark place to park that is unsigned, or at least signed by some
unlikely-to-enforce authority, such as the railroad.  Actually, the right of
way along RR tracks is an excellent prospect.  I try not to wear a place
out, as locals will put up with a night, sometimes even a few days, but they
don't want you as a fixture of the neighborhood.
>   Anyone else got any urban camping tips?
>
> The Trundler
> '82 Westy
> '87 Westy
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