Date: Thu, 19 Jun 1997 08:01:43 -0500
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: "Thomas D. Hanlon" <hanran.inc@internetmci.com>
Subject: Fwd: two questions This about VW Van shipment to Europe
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Alex Araujo,
I posed the same question to David Simpson at david@Seaview.co.uk. The firm
is a publisher of information about shipping. Seaview has website. I'm
away from my address book, so I can't provide the address. Search the WEB.
I asked, "Perhaps you can give me an insight on how to ship a VW camper
from the states to Europe for an extended tour.....?We carry US and EC
passports and the vehicle is registered in Texas."
He replied," I believe the cheapest method is on QE2, and I suppose an
alternative is on a freight Jumbo. I'll put out a few feelers and contact
you again if I get a response Thanks for visiting Seaview. David Simpson,
Seaveiw communications, Peacocks Wood, Little Gaddesden, Herts, , England."
I received the foregoing message on Tuesday June 17. I have yet to contact
Cunard which has a Web site, nor have I responded to Mr. David Simpson to
thank him for his help. Agree to keep us all posted. We may be able to
negotiate a group rate.
Re: documents: needed is either a carnet de passage or la libretta. Each
is a customs document, obtained by posting a bond, which permits passage of
vehicles through nations with a minimum of hassle. As I understand it,
carnet de passage works in Europe and la libretta works in Central and
South America. Set hotbot.com to search both terms. CAA issues carnet de
passage at a horrendous fee/cost.
Keep us posted, please, either to the List, if there is interest, or to me
by e-mail, I. do the same.
Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
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Date: Thursday, 19-Jun-97 07:18 AM
>From: Araujo, Alex \ Internet: (aaraujo@nesbittburns.com)
To: Vanagon \ Internet: (vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu)
Subject: two questions
I apologize if these issue has already been addressed on this list (I'm a
newcomer).
1. I saw a picture of a tent attached to a '72 Westy at www.vanagon.com,
and I wondered if this was an original item, and if so, what model years it
came with. Are they still available, and would they fit a '75?
2. Has anyone shipped their bus to Europe (or other overseas destination)
in order to travel in it, and then bring it back. I wonder if this would
be cost-effective for a long-term trip (i.e. 6 months or more). Also, are
there regulations/permits that must be adhered to????
alex araujo aaraujo@nesbittburns.com
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>From: Araujo, Alex[SMTP:AAraujo@NesbittBurns.com]
>Sent: Thursday, June 19, 1997 5:10 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list
>Subject: RE: Canvas awnings?
>
>I had a fire in my '75 Westy two summers ago, and the pop-top canvas had
>to be replaced. After pricing new (and used) ones, I decided to have
>one made. A shop here in Toronto that makes boat covers made one for me
>for $500 Cdn (about $350 U.S.) with double stitching, extra side
>windows, removable velcro bug screens, etc, etc.. They made it out of
>the same heavy-duty canvas that they make boat covers out of, and not
>only is it waterproof, but they tell me it's mould-proof as well. I
>thought about having the cover made out of tent fabric (more
>lightweight), but thought the canvas would stand up better over the long
>haul. Just wanted to highlight this as an attractive option (and a
>low-cost one at that!)
>
>Alex Araujo
>aaraujo@nesbittburns.com
>
>
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>>From: Bob Hufford[SMTP:bhufford@mail.orion.org]
>>Sent: Thursday, June 19, 1997 4:49 AM
>>To: Multiple recipients of list
>>Subject: Canvas awnings?
>>
>>A buddy of mine is in the market for a new (not vintage) canvas awning to
>>fit his '77 Westy. Any feedback on brands, distributors, etc. is
welcome.
>>
>>Help me help this man ...
>>
>>Bob Hufford
>>Transporter Search & Rescue
>>bhufford@mail.orion.org
>>
>>
>
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