Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2020 08:43:18 -0800
Reply-To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Shower and amenities was sticking with Vanagon
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There are porta-potties that will slide right under the bench seat assuming
you provide a cut out section to do
so. Haven't bought one of those as that is where my Propex heater
sits. Ours is behind the front passenger
seat.
Steven
91 Westy
On Sat, Jan 4, 2020 at 8:15 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> For shower I currently use the rear Bus depot hatch shelter and a solar
> bag shower.
>
> Only down side is sometimes I camp where I need to lock the bus.
>
> I’ve seen the tall shower tents but wondered how it would hold a heavy
> shower bag? How does it do that?
>
> Still contemplating portable toilet options. Don’t know much about them,
> but I keep wondering if Technology has come up with a small easy to
> maintain version. So far has not been a problem, but with age I can see how
> this would be a factor in keeping my driving partner happy. Also, at some
> concert locations it would provide a more comfortable toilet solution!
>
> Anyone ever create a cassette toilet that fits under the back seat and
> pops out when needed? Was, that won’t work, bed , when down is a problem.
> Maybe between the front seats.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> > On Jan 4, 2020, at 10:38 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
> >
> > Eric, if you already don't, get a porta pottie. Fits real well behind
> the passenger seat. Then you will only be missing the inside shower ( on
> trips I carry a spring up cylindrical. enclosure and a bag shower).
> >
> > Dave B.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> > To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Thu, Jan 2, 2020 2:38 pm
> > Subject: Just explored a sprinter camper, sticking to Vanagon!
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > My neighbor has a fairly new Sprinter with Winnebago conversion.
> >
> > It is a nice truck. 4 wheel drive and full of nice features.
> >
> > I liked two things the most about it. It is new so very reliable, and
> it has a small shower and toilet. Third I did like the awning as it will
> automatically retract if wind comes up.
> >
> > But, That’s it. I feel like the space is so much more than a vanagon
> yet, it does less. Or certainly no more. In fact it sleeps three adults if
> you try hard, I have slept 4 just fine.
> >
> > He said it drives best about 55 miles an hour to 65 but not that
> fun to drive. 70 is a real challenge.
> >
> > He was also not happy with the conversion materials quality. And he
> said a rattly noisy ride.
> >
> > Give me a reliable Vanagon and I’ll deal without the shower and toilet.
> >
> > We have an amazing ride if we can just keep them happily going
> down the road!
> >
> > Eric Caron
>
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