Date:         Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:30:32 -0700
Reply-To:     JD Foster <jidd@JIDDWARE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JD Foster <jidd@JIDDWARE.COM>
Subject:      Sacramento area mentor
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Hey all,

I just bought my first Westy ('86, full camper), but won't be taking
delivery of it until November when I'll be driving it x-country from VA to
Sacramento.  However, since I've never owned a Westy before, I'm completly
ignorant of all the little in's & out's of them.  I'd like to have a little
hands-on familiarity before undertaking this trip.

I've been reading as much as I can, and I'm reasonably proficient with a
wrench. But I'm hoping that there is a list member who'd be available to
take a couple hours some afternoon and help a rookie out.  Preferably
someone with a full-camper that could show me the little tricks, like just
where to kick the fridge when it won't light, etc...  =)

I'm in Sacramento, so would prefer someone nearby.  I also end up in Fresno
many weekends, and could possibly meet there.  I'm happy to provide
beverages. =)

Cheers,
JD

PS:  Any "you gotta have one of these with you in case...." tips (or the
like) would be appreciated.