Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:18:41 -0600
Reply-To: dusty edwards <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM>
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From: dusty edwards <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Packing a '90 Westy
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we use the closet space mainly for linens: towels, blankets, sheets,
etc... the space under the bench is used for equipment such as a
toolbox, electrical cord, spare gas can, bentley manual, work-light,
etc... for clothes, on long trips, we both get to pack a stackable
rubbermaid box (with lid) that rides on the mattress in the rear with
other things such as camping chairs and a camping table. the ice chest
rides on the sliding door side of the main cabin area (for weight
reasons). the cabinet space above the water tank is reserved for pots
pans and lexan plates, bowls, cups, etc... the small drawer to the
right of the fridge is for eating utensils and random odds and ends.
the cabinet below the drawer is a general storage cabinet, but contains
some cooking supplies like spices, oils and such. for toiletries,
we've installed a hanging organizer with multiple pockets on the back
of the passenger side captains chair, perfect for anything requiring
quick access. there's much more, i'm sure...
everybody packs differently, using different compartments for different
purposes. some folks will surprise you, using the refrigerator
strictly as a (room-temp) storage cabinet - we all use the westy to fit
our own needs. it's mostly trial and error, pack it differently and
take it on a weekend trip to test it out. make sure to take a pen and
paper on these early trips and write down anything that you're missing
as you are camping..........for next time. it helps us, personally, to
sleep in the top bunk - this allows us to firmly pack the rear
(mattress) cargo area and not have to move things that
often...............and it helps us to sleep away from all of the
clutter.
good luck!
dusty.
On Jul 15, 2005, at 10:23 AM, Trenholme, Phil wrote:
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I have only owned my Burgundy '90 Westy for a couple of months and so
> far have only had a chance to do one short camping trip with my wife
> and
> 2 young children. I love the vehicle and am anxiously looking forward
> to
> my next adventure. My vehicle is going to be used mainly for camping
> trips and I want to keep my camping equipment in the vehicle so it is
> ready to go. I have seen some excellent lists of items that I should
> take with me but I was hoping some people could provide some input on
> where they put various items inside the bus. I was actually a little
> overwhelmed by how many choices they are as to where stuff can be
> placed. I am sure some of the more experienced campers have worked out
> very logical locations for all their camping accessories. My wife and I
> were also wondering the best way to take advantage of the fairly large
> space within the closet. On our first trip we were losing stuff in
> there
> as things got a bit buried as a result of us throwing a lot of stuff in
> there just to get it out of the way. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
>
>
>
> Phil Trenholme
>
> 1990 Burgundy West
>
> Santa Cruz, CA
>
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