Date:         Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:38:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4C257C8D.6060809@charter.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

Well yeah, that's why I tracked down a Westy Weekender.

You get the best of both - the pop-top for room, light and air and the rear
corner cupboard and fixed rear-facing seat base for storage.  Sleeping for
four  with seat belts for six.

You can even host a 4 piece bluegrass band with banjo/mandolin/guitar and
double bass inside the van!  ;)

On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 9:05 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
>



--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27