Date:         Thu, 3 Jun 1999 23:08:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Ed Stevens <ejstevens@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Ed Stevens <ejstevens@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Definition of a "Multivan"
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JordanVw@aol.com on 6/3/99 7:28 PM wrote

>apparently there's some confusion over what a "Multivan" is, also...
>
>the "Multivan" is any Vanagon or Eurovan from '90 up  (key word - '90 OR UP)
>that has a poptop, full length rear sofabed, fold out side table, 2 rear
>facing removeable theatre style jumpseats, cabinet in LR, but no sink/stove/
>or LP.
>
>for those of you with '85-'87 "westy weekender" NON- GL Campers - your vans
>are not Multivans.
>
>'85-'87 Non-GL campers did not have swivle seat mechanisms, either  (how
>about the '90-'91 Multivans?  doubtful they had swivals either, as it would
>be pointless with the jumpseats mounted right behind the seats.. ...
>anyone know?
>chris
>

>(key word - '90 OR UP)

Sorry to cloud up this clarification of the confusion...VW naming
conventions seem like english grammar, there's an exception to every rule.

in the case of the 1999 Eurovan, VW is calling the Multivan a Eurovan
with 2 rear facing jump seats, fold out side table and full width full
length rear sofabed.  It does not matter if there is a popup or not, it
is still a multivan.  When the popup bed is present and there is no
camping equipment it is called a Weekender Multivan. You lose the second
airconditioner and the overhead ventwork with the Weekender.

Chris' posting may apply to Eurovans up through 1993.  There were no
non-campers released in the US between 1994 and 1998, hence no multivans
or weekenders during those years.

-peace
Ed Stevens
Valley Forge PA