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d_ross Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2010 Posts: 293 Location: Memphis, TN
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 4:05 pm Post subject: Camping ideas for Squareback folks... |
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Ok, so I have been thinking a lot about camping with the family via Squareback. There are mini campers out there that look cool such as something like:
Maybe that is too big, but if you could get something around 800 lbs, that should be doable based on some threads I have read here. Maybe going custom and building it myself would be best, but I was wondering if any of you out there recommend alternatives?
There is always just pitching a tent, which is fine also... and in this scenario, I'd like to see some pictures of your setups if you do anything 'special' in your Square like bedding, shelving or maybe a kitchen setup with the back hatch open?
Just looking for ideas really, hope you can share some. _________________ 68' Squareback X2
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chuck1312 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2008 Posts: 10 Location: florida
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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Go with an old canvas tent and gas burning coleman. |
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d_ross Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2010 Posts: 293 Location: Memphis, TN
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Looking for something a lot more creative than that. Anyone can do that with any car. I think the Squareback lends itself to a more custom setup. Just curious if anyone has done this and has pics to share. _________________ 68' Squareback X2
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d_ross Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2010 Posts: 293 Location: Memphis, TN
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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This is a bit of a stretch, but creative...
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Yabbadubbadoo Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2012 Posts: 914
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I like the look of a vintage Westfalia trailer or camper. |
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squaretobehip Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 3686 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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You can still find a small tent trailer for a decent price. Now tear drop trailers new or old...that's a different story. _________________ 1963 Notchback - Ruby Red
1963 Squareback - Pearl White
1965 Squareback - Baltic Blue
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d_ross Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2010 Posts: 293 Location: Memphis, TN
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 11:22 am Post subject: |
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69SquareGuy wrote: |
You can still find a small tent trailer for a decent price. Now tear drop trailers new or old...that's a different story. |
Do you know anyone that has a tent trailer? any moans or complaints? The teardrops are cool, but I would end up spending more on that than the car! So an affordable alternative would be great. _________________ 68' Squareback X2
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Type3Buddha Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2013 Posts: 291 Location: Port Orford Or
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vwfye Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2000 Posts: 7661
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 11:46 am Post subject: |
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a motorcycle pop up tent trailer would be great. then put the kiddos in a traditional tent next to it. _________________ 64 No'back Speedster "Pearl"
1980s Sand Dragster "The Plunger"
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22410 Location: Kimball, Mi
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d_ross Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2010 Posts: 293 Location: Memphis, TN
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:45 am Post subject: |
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Cool bobnotch... That's where I guess I should be checking out these teardrops. I watched a few build videos on YouTube and it really isn't that difficult. I may just have to try to build my own and add to it as I go. _________________ 68' Squareback X2
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22448 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 7:20 am Post subject: |
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I will have a couple of these for sale soon. Correct era, vintage trailer that you can put one of those fold out tents on top of as needed. Or just carry your gear in it.
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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d_ross Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2010 Posts: 293 Location: Memphis, TN
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 7:56 am Post subject: |
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Notchboy, those are very cool... I really like that it is styled to look good with the squareback... I'll be keeping my eye out for the ad. This could be a good option just to have the ability to carry all the gear needed for a good camping trip. _________________ 68' Squareback X2
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17968 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 8:05 am Post subject: |
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You can only sleep 2 in a teardrop, so they end up just being a cargo trailer if you have kids. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
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66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
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greggearhead Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 563 Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Type3Buddha Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2013 Posts: 291 Location: Port Orford Or
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Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Found for sale here in Oregon....1962..... Thinking about turning this into my BMX Bike Trailer for when I go to BMX shows. Can mount all My bike tie down to the top, and store the wheels, or swap parts in the under belly. Hmmmm
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Envious Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2003 Posts: 1821 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:51 am Post subject: |
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52 BSA C11G
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bobnorman Samba Newfoundlander
Joined: August 09, 2010 Posts: 1389 Location: Newfoundland
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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:08 am Post subject: |
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Then there's this:
I like this one, as a snorer I could sleep in the car while the wife and kids sleep up top. |
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22410 Location: Kimball, Mi
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D/A/N Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2010 Posts: 2227 Location: 11222
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:20 am Post subject: |
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Bobnotch wrote: |
Will you be using this at the 2014 Type 3 Invasion? Would be very cool to see it in person. |
I'm curious about where this thing lives when it's not set up to sleep in. On the roof rack? In the back? |
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