Date:         Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:07:38 -0500
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From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Beyond Vanagon
Comments: To: bernie <1234bjs@GMAIL.COM>
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Can't wait to install my new 110v electric fireplace with mantle in my Westfalia!  Will require taking out the fridge and stove ("camping equipment") though. 

Jeff

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On 2013-03-25, at 10:10 AM, "bernie" <1234bjs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Everything is a compromise, except motor homing is not.  It is taking the
> house with you, no compromise at all.  mcneely
> 
> 
> I agree Dave.
> I saw a great cartoon once.
> A guy is inside a huge motorhome watching a sunset on TV.
> Outside is the most amazing sunset you could imagine.
> The illusion of more comfort sometimes pulls me, however, I am aware
> that it is a illusion and would not provide me with what I'm looking for.
> I don't judge motorhome travel I simply meant it would not work for me.
> I have really considered getting something bigger but I just can't see me
> in it.
> When my Dad died 11 years ago he left us a bigger motorhome.
> We drove it around the block and found we could not see ourselves lugging
> it around.
> We sold it and bought the westy.
> At the last VW campout I met a nice couple and their two daughters camping

> in  a westy. She said that a year ago they were camping in their 20 ft
> trailer.
> They found the girls stayed in the unit and watched TV.
> This was not the experience they wanted to give their children so they
> bought
> a westy.
> 
> Bernie
> Vancouver BC