| pinetreeporsche |
Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:00 pm |
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| Probably this info is somewhere on this site, but I didn't find it, so am asking either where to look for that info, or, just give me major differences. Am I right that the Winnie is a little longer-- if so, how much? How are the extra inches used? And, in particular, how wide is the lower bed in each-- in photos it looks a little narrower in my Vanagon Westy, which is about 46 in-- or is the width of the rear door opening a little wider than in the Vanagon? Does either EV model have a particular problem or an distinct advantage over the other-- either with the camper layout or any other area like maintenance issues, etc? Thanks, Chris |
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| DenverB |
Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:25 pm |
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generally, in the US:
true "westy" campers are all weekenders. Short wheel base (15 inches). upper and lower beds (with a pop top), flip-out table and rear-facing jump seats (many take those out and put swivel seats up front). bed in one of these is wider than any vanagon weekender ever was. no measurements, but it's basically a queen sized bed.
From all ive seen, the true WESTFALIA full campers (few of them) that made it over here cram even more into that space.
the true US campers are all winnebago conversions. the 15 inches creates more hangout space when in 'seat' mode and allows for some standup space when in 'bed' mode (the weekenders extend all the way to the edge of the jump seats if you leave those in). Full campers have a fridge, stove, galley sink, cabinetry and a built-in Suburban furnace. I read once that the bed is 3.5 inches narrower than a vanagon westy full camper. I've not tested that, but it seems right.
in general, though, the EVs are much more roomy inside than a vanagon -- def. wider.
both vans are the same mechanically (year-to-year comparison, that is), which means that the EVCs have more trans problems than the lighter EV weekenders do... the trans are the achillies heel of these things either way though. timing chains are wonky on the 01-03s from what I hear as well. You'll obviously have more niggles with the camper equipment than a van that doesn't have it (sink pumps go, furnaces need cleaning, fridges need constant work)
it's all personal choice. I prefer the weekenders as a daily driver or when taking small trips or a weekend in the mountains in the summer. once the weather changes, I like having a furnace and being more self-contained.
that said, I also take out vanagon campers and my baywindow bus camping depending on whcih way the wind blows the day I'm taking off... so i'm probalby not the best person to ask about which EV is 'better'.
we put up a page for our renters explaining the major differences that might help:
http://www.rockymountaincampervans.com/eurovan-full-camper.html
http://www.rockymountaincampervans.com/eurovan-weekender.html - the pullout sink in the rear is something we fabricated and not stock. |
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