Date:         Fri, 17 Oct 1997 08:02:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Kelly Bauman <bauman@ICAN.NET>
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From:         Kelly Bauman <bauman@ICAN.NET>
Subject:      Re: A tall problem
Comments: To: Jim Fritz <jfritz@DECORAH.K12.IA.US>
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At 08:39 17-10-97 -0600, Jim Fritz wrote:
>Seriously considering my first Westfalia or Eurovan purchase.  But, I'm
>6'4" and have a hard enough time with motel beds being too short.  I'd
>be interested in comments from those of you with a similar "problem".

Jim,

I am 195cm/6'5" tall.  I find the Westy fine for sleeping on the bottom
bunk or on the top bunk with my head at the back (low) end.  My feet do
hang over the edge but I got used to that in my teens.  I don't like the
top bunk with my feet at the back (low) end because I am worried I will
kick out the canvas.

As for driving, the Westy works for me from the point of leg room and head
room (just barely mind you) but I find the visibility somewhat impaired
(out the windows, of gauges, and of mirror angles).

Other than a Westy I would prefer a small car anyway, so I couldn't expect
more room anyway.

My C$0.02 (US$0.0144)


Kelly Bauman
Delta, BC
'91 Westy