Date:         Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:47:06 -0400
Reply-To:     "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: cooperative Westy ownership?
Comments: To: Mark Hersh <cmwolfsburg@gmail.com>
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I would not do this.  My sister had a Westy rental business for a couple of
summers and really what we found out is that you have to be really picky
who you rent to.  The person needs to have common sense and also treat the
vehicle with a small modicum of care (like pulling over when belts break or
lights are flashing).  We had customers abandon vans as far away as Maine
(from NJ) and then demand free rentals, etc. all because they had lights
flashing, strange noises, and refused to stop and check them out.  When
people rent or borrow a vehicle it is not the same level or ownership pride
or care that you have some a person who has a lot of time, effort and money
invested in something.  Instead they have more of a "I can do anything I
want because I paid money." attitude which isn't helpful in keeping a
Vanagon alive and well.

Just my opinion,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com



On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 12:02 AM, Mark Hersh <cmwolfsburg@gmail.com> wrote:

> So at a neighborhood BBQ tonight, someone  (a neighbor that admires our
> camper) came up to meand said they were thinking of trying to get together
> a small "cooperative" with the purpose of joint ownership of a camper.
> Figuring that they would all pay in for maintenance, cleaning, etc., and
> knowing they would have to come up with some reasonably democratic and fair
> way to allocate time slots.
>
> Seemed like a reasonable enough idea to me to volunteer to put it out to
> the group (because I'm not about to volunteer my camper!).
>
> Anyone have any experience with such a thing, or know of such a thing?   A
> Google search came up with a couple interesting leads, but I thought I'd
> ask the collective Vanagon brain trust.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark
>
> --
> 86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"
>
> Black dogs are euthanized at a greater rate than other-colored dogs,
> regardless of temperament.  Learn about Black Dog Syndrome at
> http://www.blackpearldogs.com/  Learn about black dogs in a Vanagon at
> http://www.pbase.com/mhersh/image/108220533
>



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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com