Date:         Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:08:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Doug <shirewood@WILDBLUE.NET>
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From:         Doug <shirewood@WILDBLUE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy's  vs Other Configurations for Camping
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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My van is an '84 standard passenger setup.  The middle seat removed and the
back seat replaced with a convertible bed, full width.  I carry a box for
cookware etc. and a cooler behind the front seats.  Over the front seats is
an aftermarket sunroof and I have 3 Yakima rack cross bars on the roof for
carrying bikes, kayaks, and skis, sometimes all at once.  I can carry full
sheets of plywood and 10 foot lumber as well as tools when I don't want to
use my work truck.  The non pop top is beneficial when stealth camping, like
at an expensive hotel where my high school reunion was held a few years ago.
All the back windows are tinted for privacy.  Bottom line is it is
versatile. For general car camping we set up an outdoor kitchen.
Doug E.
'84  Van-Go
'67 vw convertible  Vert-i-go