Date:         Fri, 13 Jan 2006 22:44:14 -0500
Reply-To:     kayakjr@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Reynolds <kayakjr@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
Content-Type: text/plain

Hi,  my name is John and I have Wolfsburg Westfalia "Weekender" (just
trying to get some support before  go on. Everyone together;  "Helllooo
Jooohhnn.")

I like the "Basic Camper" (Warning - might not be the "correct" name)
that some of the early air-cooled Vanagons had.  Sink, ice box, full
length rear seat, although it really turned into an "L" shape - no stove
or propane tank.

While I presently prefer my interior with the flip -up table and rear
facing seat, if there was only one or two of us, I might prefer the basic
camper interior or the full Westy (which I had once).  I think it also
makes a difference on how you camp (keep moving, or in one place for a
few days) who you camp with (large group - always sharing cooking -
better cooking outside then or solo) and where you camp/live (i.e. inside
kitchen better appreciated in rainy Northwest than other areas).

That said, a standard hard top Weekender (note proper use) with the
middle seat removed or facing backwards makes a pretty cool camper.
Especially if fitted with a full length roof-top carrier and/ or boats on
top.  Even better with side tent for extended stays.

Personally, I think a sunroof van with removable, homemade, roof-top
mounted, pop-up sleeping quarters would also be great for the occasional
camper.

That's what makes these vans so unique - there are just so many options.

Happy trails,
John