Date:         Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:47:49 +0000
Reply-To:     Karl Bloss <blosskf@APCI.COM>
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From:         Karl Bloss <blosskf@APCI.COM>
Organization: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Subject:      What do you keep in your van?
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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/