Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:14:55 -0700
Reply-To: Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
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We have so much stuff when we camp that the GL works fine because you can stuff so much gear in it.....
Screen house (placed over the camp picnic table), one or two tents depending on how many folks are along, coleman stove, coolers, fishing gear, porta-bote and motor etc etc.
I do plan, at some point, to rig a screen house or tent so it attaches to the slider or maybe the back hatch.
On a related note, I just bought a Honda Civic and the dealer had a tent package for the Element in the show room. Attached perfectly to the back hatch with no gaps for the bugs to leak through. $1800 and a big tent too. I took pictures with my phone and as soon as I figure out how to get the pictures from my phone to the computer, I'll be happy to send them to list members who are interested.
Cheers, Anthony'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
--- On Sat, 6/26/10, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010, 12:05 AM
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
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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com
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