Cool pics! Got a kick out of seeing the chopped Vanagon with added "level". Thanks. Neil.
On 10/2/07, Tom Myers <motmyers@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Folks
>
> Finally got the chance to make an epic trip in the Westy this past August. Burning Man was an inspirational experience and yet a harsh camping environment. Never saw so many VW Busses. Artwork was AMAZING. Took my time returning home and stayed off interstates where I could and tried to follow Route 66 from LA to Chicago as best as possible. I posted daily entires about the trip on the blog along with a lot of pictures.
>
> Definitely recommend the trip for all westy people [ at least once :O) ]
>
> Van ran admirably for the whole trip despite grumpy vanagon syndrome popping up twice. Had a strange HIGH idle problem when van started running hot in Arizona and California. Still cleaning BurningMan Dust out of car.
>
> Entire trip plus pictures documented on my blog - http://motmyers.blogspot.com
> Trip entries span August 24th – October 2
>
> Trip summary
> 4 week 7000 mile trip Upstate New york to California via Burning Man [ Nevada ]. Return trip via American south west by Rt. 66.
>
> Trip high lights – Burning Man and VW Bus Camp
> Photos can be found on Flickr collection here:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/49939968@N00/sets/72157602120588465/
>
> High points Burning Man, Biking in LA, Sedona Arizona
> Low points : Wyoming, Vanagon syndrome, California Desert without AC, 3 Playa dust storms
>
> Trip stops – Chicago, Iowa City, Omaha, Cheyenne, Burning Man, Carson City NV, Modesto Santa Cruz Los Angeles, Phoenix, Wadsworth Az, Albuqueque, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Springfield Mo, St. Louis Mo
>
> Stops of note: Abandoned towns of Route 66
>
> Equipment notes:
> Yakima Full swing bike rack and GoWesty Tire/Wheel upgrade proved very valuable investments. More info on Van blog -
>
> http://motsvan.blogspot.com
>
> Vendor notes – Van Café in Santa Cruz proved invaluable for trip including mid trip windshield replacement.
>
> The VW gods smiled favorably upon my trip and made it a lifetime experience!
>
> Tom Myers
> Syracuse NY
>
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