Date:         Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:44:17 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      There are 4 models as I see it.Re: full westy -vs- weekender
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@MFX.NET>
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Vanagon friends,
    I've seen what I would describe as 4 different models:

1 - 7 or 9 seat pass. Vanagon
2 - Sofa/bed side table No pop top
3 - Sofa/bed side table With pop top and rear cabinets
       no sink, no fridge
4 - Full westy, with the works.

Over the years I have never had a clear description of what
a weekender really had in it!  If anyone has a CLEAR definision
please speak up.
                                           Eric



Mike Collum wrote:

>I have a full camper and a 7 passenger .... the 2 extremes.
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>I need the 7 pass for hauling big things and for when we have visitors
>.... more seating .... but I love the kitchen in the Westy for
>traveling/camping.  We cook anything and everyting on the stove and have
>never had an odor problem.  Keeping everything clean along with a shot
>of Febreze every now and then probably helps.
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>This summer we had guests and, because the A/C was working in the Westy,
>I took the middle seat out of the 7 pass and put it into the camper
>which made it a 6 pass.
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>I do wish the 7 pass had the rear seat that makes into a bed, though.
>On those occassions where I do use it for trips it would be nice to
>stretch out during breaks.
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>If I had to have just one Vanagon (7 pass ... half camper ... full
>camper) I'd opt for the full camper.  I'm just glad I don't have that
>restriction.
>
>Mike
>'84 GL 7 pass auto
>'85 GL Westy 4 spd
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