Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 2004 08:44:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Ryan Mark Shankland <mark.shank@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Ryan Mark Shankland <mark.shank@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: storage in (bubble top) westy? Is your Westfalia the same as
              mine - see
              http://www.fastforward.ca/gallery/1003SyncroWestfalia.jpg
Comments: To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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I wish! I've had vanagon envy for that one since seeing it on your site. My
hi-top is similar (looks a little higher in front)  but it isn't a syncro
and I don't have as many cool toys on it yet. Thanks for the shock tip, will
look into those. I agree, it's nearly a perfect layout. Does yours have just
a fridge/ no side cabinets? I like this layout with less weight a lot more
than my previous van, '83 full camper, but on a longer trip I'll miss the
sink/ H2O tank. 

Sure you don't want to trade? 
Mark Shank in Denver
87 high-top. Maybe adventure-wagen? Anyone else have a hi with a mirrored
cabinet/ also manuals? I'm curious about the manufacturer...

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David Marshall
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:44 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: storage in (bubble top) westy?


Is your Westfalia the same as mine - see
http://www.fastforward.ca/gallery/1003SyncroWestfalia.jpg

If so, then yes they are a little more top heavy but nothing serious.  The
top bunk is where we put our blankets, pillows and sleeping bags and the
front cabinet is where our cloths go.  I've done some scary off roading with
this and we are still upright!

Overall, I would never trade this one in - perfect vehicle all around.  I
use Rancho RS9000X shocks in the rear, which are adjustable, so when it is
windy I just crank up the stiffness and a lot of the push from the wind goes
away.

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
Ryan Mark Shankland
Sent: March 29, 2004 6:56 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: storage in (bubble top) westy?


Hi, I have an '87 high-top, it has storage in the rear over the bed and a
mirrored cabinet with storage in the front. ( and nice standing room
between) I'm not sure who did the conversion or if it was VW, the first
owner lost the manuals! There is a lot of space but I've heard concerns
about packing it too heavy making the wind issues worse; however, with good
tires it seems to handle similarly to an 87 flat top and an 83 diesel camper
I've had. (actually a little better as the flat had car tires). Plus, in the
summer the little side windows in the top are great for both cooling and
relieving cross-winds...

Mark in Denver

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Art McGinn
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 2:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: storage in (bubble top) westy?


    the typical pop-top westy has outside storage space on the roof above
the driver-passenger area, where you can bungee-down luggage or whatever.
    there is a non-pop-top westy, more common in europe it seems, with a
permanent raised fiber-glass sleeping area that i think is called a bubble
top.
    the question: in the bubble top, is there storage space above the
driver-passenger area -- inside the bubble-top -- or just a lot of
head-room? it seems a list member, awhile back, said that space is storage
space. can anybody confirm that? many thanks. art '82 westy