Date:         Fri, 13 May 2022 15:26:51 -0600
Reply-To:     Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
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I have a similar Westy and I too frankly wonder why there isn't more
discussion about this.
Modern Toyota and Honda vans are incredible machines, so reliable and
cheaper for entry in the long run.
For sure an insane amount of work to convert, but we are all use to a lot
of work on our rigs.
So what's the reason not more people are dreaming like Richard??

Gil Ngai
'85 Westy 2.5EJ
Calgary, AB
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On Fri, May 13, 2022 at 3:18 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> Add a rooftop tent and you're good TO GO ....! ! !  :-)
>
> On Fri, May 13, 2022 at 2:13 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> >  It's Friday, so OK to post something like this.  I have owned VW vans
> > since 1974; current '85 is approaching 300,000 miles of fun.  Has a
> recent
> > Subie 2.2 motor conversion, a new rebuild of transmission, and soon will
> > have new front suspension and new brakes all around.  So obviously, I am
> > committed to this thing.
> >
> > Others have eyed my Vanagon with envy.  My tintop parks nicely in garage,
> > gets 22 MPG, I smile everytime I drive, especially when I see reflection
> in
> > glass store front windows.
> >
> > So....Toyota Sienna.  About a 2005-2008.  Fits in garage.  Has A/C that
> > works.  Drivetrain is exactly like my daily driver, a 2004 Toyota
> > Highlander.  V-6 motor.  Robust.  Parts and service are available
> > anywhere.  Price on San Diego Craigslist is typically around $6000 to
> > $9000.  Plentiful.
> >
> > My idea would be to strip back interior.  Build my own bed and camper
> > interior.  Screens on windows.  House Battery in that deep space in the
> > back of Sienna.  Butane stove.  Ice chest.  Custom curtains.  All the
> usual
> > junk too.  Totally doable.  Great campervan for 2 people.
> >
> > Please don't hate me.....just thinking.
> >
>