Date:         Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:15:39 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         drew@interport.net (Derek Drew)
Subject:      Camper Closet Contents List

>     return to Maryland by Labor Day. We are thinking of following US 50
>     all the way back, but am always open to other ideas...

Bad idea possibly. Distance is too far. Pick your back roads by plotting
trips on dirt roads through mountains (enjoy your syncro). Then make up time
on the highways. 

>     (2) What we will need for life in the camper, beyond what VW supplies.

Well, here is an old list from 1983 of what I kept in various places in my
camper. The list is no longer accurate but it is the best I have easily at
hand at this time.


Glove Compartment
------------------------------------------------------------------------


Tools Pouch Contents
Screwdriver (reversible)
Pliers (regular)
Pliers (needle-nose)
Wrench (Small Adjustable)
Wrench (VW 10mm/13mm)
Tape Measure
Allen HDs for Bumper, CB,
Armrest
Air Pressure Gauge

Glove Compartment
Contents--------------------------------------------------------------


Chapstick
Rollaids
Advil
EAR plugs
Seabands
Fuse Bag (both ATO and old style)
WeatherCap (spare) for CB
CB To Speaker Reroute Plug
Compass
Wing Vent Locks
Tire Valve Caps
Spare Razor Blade
Battery Switch Handle
12 Volt Alarm Remote Battery
Anti Fog Spray
Lock De-Icer
Rachet Wrench (1.2") for Awning
Tools Pouch


Drawer Under Sink -----------------------------------------------------


Silverware
Bottle & Wine Opener
Can Opener
Spatula
Two Bottles Water Purifier
Matches
Playing Cards
12 Volt Hot Water Heater
Sink Drain Plug
Shot Glass



Pantry Top -------------------------------------------------------


Pantry Upper Shelf
Zip loc storage bags--large
Zip loc storage bags--small
Two eating trays
Giant plastic cups
Blue spices bag
Aluminum foil
Coffee cups (2)
Shot glasses (two)



Pantry Bottom
Frypan
Cookset (main blue one)
Cooking pot (small one)
PAM cooking spray
Thermous
Toaster
Paper plates
Emergency sparker for stove
SOS pads


Industrial Cubby

Cheap Sunglasses In Bag
Tennis Elbow Arm Band
Toilet Paper (2+ rolls)
Little John and Lady J Attachment
Umbrella
Rubbers for Shoes
Bug Lamp
H2O Intake Hose
H20 Siphon Hose
Bungie Cord
Doughnut Gas Tank Fill Hose
110 & 12 Volt Adapters And Connectors
Duct Tape (roll) 3m Medium Quality
D-cell Batteries & Battery Tester
Car Care Kit...
	carwash concentrate
	wash mit & towel
	polishing pad
	polishing polymers
	toothbrush
	bug remover
	3m rubber protector
	fantastic
	armorall
	windex
First Aid/Body Care Kit...
	bandaids
	neosporine ointment
	spf 15 suntan lotion






Roof Shelf Bag
6 condoms
2 eyepatches
6 pair EAR plugs
Chapstick
Dristan
Antacid


Rear Closet (label area is roughly
two long tall strips of 5 x 20cm)


Rear Closet Contents
Car Bra
Front Table Leg (When Not In
The Back)
Giant Spotlight (When Not In
4x4 Blue Bag)
Propane Heater (Optional In
Summer)
110 Volt Heater (Optional In
Summer)
Map Books Of Vt., NY, & NH
Vodka
Kleenex (2 Or 3)
Paper Towels (2 Or 3)
Vanmanuals
Mobil Guide
Campground Directories
Spare Maps Red Case
National State Farm Atlas
Bottles Of Propane (Suggest
7)(Optional In Summer)
Solar Shower
Frisbee
Shower Stall Enclosure
(Optional Summer)
5 Gal. Water Bag (Optional
Summer)


Far Rear Closet (total surface
area is 60 x 14) 1/93




The Hostile Outdoors
Closet
(top)
Bugs, Rain, Cold
Emergency Raincoat (Yellow one)
Emergency Raincoat (two clear micros)
Earmuffs
Tat Fly Paper
Bug Coil Boxes (2)
Bug Coil Holders Bag
Insect "Afterbite" In Bag (2+)
Two Emergency Headnets
100% Bottles Insect Repellent
Flying Insect Spray
2 Spray Insect Repellents
Permanon


The Down Comforter Closet
(middle)
Down Comforter


The Domestic Life/
Overnighter Closet
(bottom)
Washup, Privacy, Lighting
Derek's Toiletries Kit
Jill's Toiletries Kit
No Rinse Shampoo
Two Spare Washcloths & Pom Pom
Towels (two)
Front Windshield curtain
Rear Hatch Screen
Travel Clock
Gasoline Powered Lantern
Gasoline for Lantern Above
Extra D Powered Little Lantern

___________________________________
Derek Drew
drew@interport.net (main address for e-mail)
derekdrew@aol.com (alternate/backup address, checked infrequently)