On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > I think the Pearl white or factory Glacier color is cool. I also am going > to coat the valance and bumpers on my 91 with Rhino liner instead of the > factory gray/silver. Maybe even a bra of the Rhino Liner to prevent rock > chips. Just my .02 > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' > > > I really like the 'mud-brown' (a polite way to say what I usually call it) stock color of my 84. Why? 'Cause it is really hard to see when you are parked camping. It blends with just about any type of backround. This is a very good thing when you are not in a formal pay camping area (If you camp KOA or Pay RV or Forest Service/Park Service, by all means, make your van a standout color to help you find it amongst the other RVs) ..If you are on BLM or Forest land, on some side road or simply hiding behind a Wal Mart for a quick nap while traveling...it's very handy to NOT have some other passing-by would-be camper spy your bright-colored van and come cozy-up nearby. If you want to "be found" you can always stick some paper plates to the trees or tie some ribbons or make a sign up...that will for sure bring you neighbors (or help your friends find you)..Just take the signs down when you leave, please. Red, white, NIke-type Swooshes...Bright yellow, blue, etc....those colors just 'draw the eye'. Next time you are out on the road check it out...I am currently in the desert SW. From the top of a mountain pass I can see white SUVs and small motor homes from at least 15 miles away, against the desert floor. Driving past a side road where bright colored RVs or Vans are camped...it's like..."hey, what wazzat? There's something down there"... The Brown van? Blends into the backround. Don Hanson |
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