vanagon.com has an interesting section on this, but I thought I'd throw it out to the list: What do you haul around with you on a daily basis (must have), when going on longer trips, and for camping? I'm thinking tools, gadgets, blankets, spare parts, food...whatever. So far, we have: * tool kit; the same one I use to work on the van * spark plugs, spare O2 sensor, belts, bulbs, water pump * auto emergency kit - flashlight, jumper cables, flares, first aid * blankets * 50' extension cord to plug in my block heater, battery charger, run the laptop, etc. when at camp * 5W solar trickle charger with clamps * flux gate compass * magnetic sceens for front windows and suction cup curtains * deck of cards * LiMBO TTT directory * Rubbermaid tubs to hold all that junk * 5 qts 20W50 oil, premixed coolant, PS fluid, WD40, penetrant spray, latex gloves, When on longer trips: * 300W power inverter * laptop with map program on ZIP drive * sleeping bags - thinking about leaving those all the time * grub - MREs, snacks, etc. * camping stuff: coleman stove, cookware, lanterns, etc., etc. * CD player with cassette adapter; CDs * Boy Scout Fieldbook Coming soon: * porta potti * LL Bean roll up table * PVC hatch strut supports Karl F. Bloss - blosskf@apci.com or bloss@enter.net '87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley"; Trexlertown, PA http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/ |
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