Date:         Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:14:31 EST
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         royalt3@ix.netcom.com (Royal P. Taylor, III)
Subject:      Re: A newcomer seeks advice...

On Sat, 2 Dec 1995 10:59:35 -0600 you wrote:

>I've been lurking for a little while, and now I'm ready to ask a question... 
>My better and I are looking for transportation, mostly for road trips. RIght 
>now in the running are:
>
>a) a 1971 camper, some rust, rebuilt engine and clutch,

The only two cents I can put in here is on the 71 camper.  I just made a round trip from Memphis to Syracuse NY in mine.  I will admit that I did get a bit chilly, enough for a blanket around my legs at times, but other than that, I had no problems.  At night I used a 120v electric heater, and it kept it quite toasty in there.  I might also suggest that if you do get a Westy, that you install some kind of insulation in the camper top.  It helps immensely (sp?) when driving.  I used rigid foam insulation, with the silver coating on both sides.  I cut through one side, and the insulation, and can fold it up to get it out of the way.

Good luck!!!

Royal Taylor