Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:41:56 -0600
Reply-To: Fillmore West <fillmorewst@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Fillmore West <fillmorewst@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
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Hi Listers,
Here's a cabinet I just modified & installed into my 91 Carat.
I did not want to interfere with the original interior
so I left the fold down table as is.
After all, I may want to sell some day.
And yet, I want all of the storage I can muster!
And comfort! As I get older I really like the extra room when sleeping two.
In my younger years, I took advantage of the more narrow westy bed !!! heh
heh heh...
And we do all of our cooking outside.
We have an awning if it's raining
I pretty much keep the passenger seat facing the stern.
The Van interior is mostly front room & bedroom.
(well porta potty speaks for it's self ! :o)
And we pull a small enclosed trailer
for all of the extra gear on the longer trips.
happy trails
Fillmore West
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51453442@N06/
PS: I believe we just had a thread on cleaning engines?
I like to keep mine sparkling ! :o)
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 10:05 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> Westy's appear to be a grand vehicle for traveling and camping, but i
> have never had an opportunity to use one that way, let alone even drive
> one to see how they handle. Yet a few years ago, I spent an entire
> summer camping out in Alaska in my '85 GL. I found it convenient,
> flexible, and comfortable for the most part. I never found a need to
> have cooking facilities inside, nor sink, nor even a refrigerator. In
> fact, cooking inside could have created a bear problem with the smells.
>
> So, what are some experiences of others with their various Van
> configurations. And how did you outfit yourselves with your particular
> rig.? I recently came into posession of a Carat, and I alread see
> advantages to having the swing out table and cup holders, yet I'm glad
> half the van isn't filled with cabinets. Gives me lots more flexibility
> - and I hate being cramped for space in the bed area - and the Carat has
> a full bed with the seat back folded down.
>
> Comments?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com <http://www.moldhaus.com/>
>
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