Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:01:42 -0800
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: first time buyer
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Hey Stephen, the mattress half of the Westy Weekender Poptop bed is the same
width as the Westy bed - only the back seat portion is wider. The closet
still takes some space... of course, the rest of the van offers more room
for people and gear.
On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 6:57 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>wrote:
> On the Westy vs.non-Westy selection, I'll add that we found our '87 camper
> after some searching it was exactly what we wanted and we bought it
> specifically for camping. We use the poptop, and we use the stove and sink
> (many do not), but I've never gotten the fridge to run on propane and we use
> a cooler anyway so the fridge is dry storage.
>
> However, even we can see the attraction of a van like a Weekender with a
> wider bed and more interior space. Depends on what you plan to do and how
> many are along for the ride.
>
> You will pay more (maybe a lot more) for a Westy in comparable condition to
> a hardtop van, and a hardtop/Weekender might provide for most of your
> needs. Whatever you find, buy smart. Don't necessarily jump at the first
> one you find because you have the bug or you're afraid somebody will beat
> you to it. Treat it like any other vehicle purchase and keep a cool eye
> during the process. You can always fall in love with it later.
>
> Stephen
>
> --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Brad Pauly <bpauly@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>
> From: Brad Pauly <bpauly@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: first time buyer
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 4:02 PM
>
>
> Hi John,
>
> Thanks for sharing your experience. This is something I've been
> thinking about a lot. With shorter trips in mind a camper might not be
> necessary. They sure are cool, but well, we'll see.
>
> Cheers,
> Brad
>
> On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> > Hi Brad,
> >
> > Good move - (1) settling on a Vanagon as the basic vehicle, and (2)
> asking
> > this list for advice.
> >
> > I have three straight Vanagons - no campers.
>
>
>
>
--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'
Crescent Beach, BC
www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
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