Date:         Thu, 16 Oct 2003 21:57:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Craig Oda <craigoda@COMMUNITYBUILDERS.INFO>
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From:         Craig Oda <craigoda@COMMUNITYBUILDERS.INFO>
Subject:      country homes campers
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How does a country homes camper compare to a Westy?

I lust after late model syncro Westies, but the beasts cost too much.

I'm thinking of possibly getting a vanagon syncro non-westy and putting
a country camper roof on it.  What do people think the costs would be?

I would also need a sink and some storage.  I cold probably put a
portable gas table inside the van and a portable refridgerator.
 However, I would need to top and bottom double beds.

As far as the fridge, something like the unit below would meet my needs
better than a propane-powered unit
http://www.fridgefreeze.com/performance.html

The cost is super high for me though.  I think someone posted an
alternative a few months ago?

My camping trips are usually only about 3 days and I drive the van
around during that time.  Also, I could put a third battery in the
engine compartment.  There seems to be space there on the sides.

So, my idea is that I would be able to get a syncro, much cheaper than a
Westy, do the conversion pop-top from some place like country homes
camper, get a sink installed, then use my own portable propane gas
table, maybe with a 5 gallon propane tank, and my own electric-only
fridge that would be colder than the dometic.

Any thoughts?

My goal is to camp with my wife and 1-2 kids at remote camp sites next
to isolated lakes.  Something I've done in the past and run into some
mechanical problems.

-- Craig