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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:06 pm Post subject: If the Westy did not exist, what would you buy? |
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including Weekenders, dokas, tin tops, etc. - none of that exists, so what would you choose for a small camping vehicle?
a Delica with the limited parts, repair shops?
a big ol' whale RV thing?
an AstroVan?
what? |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32625 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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Jeff's Old Volks Home Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2011 Posts: 819 Location: Chester Basin, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Truck camper for my Doka _________________ www.jeffsoldvolkshome.com
2004 Jetta TDi Wagon
2002 Smyth Ute TDi
1990 Vanagon weekender Syncro AAZ
1987 Syncro Doka AAZ...soon to be TDI
2014 DL650ABS Xpedition
1986 Weekender Syncro (Under construction)
1987 Westfalia (Under construction)
1987 Syncro Single cab |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I was gonna say my Bluestar, but then again it too is a Westfalia. I suppose a SWB low top first gen Sprinter would be my next choice. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 2271 Location: Shakedown Street
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Sportsman?
Element?
LT?
I'm glad this isn't a real question. _________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
1.8T, Auto w/3.27 R&P + Peloquin TBD |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4492 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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American conversion van or manufactured Class B (stock footprint) camper conversion like Open Road or Great West on a Dodge chassis, or the like. Probably. Sprinter build-out, maybe.
With enough imagination I could invent the Westy. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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'03 Chevy Astro w/ NP233C 4x4 electronic shift transfer case, 4-5" Overlandvans lift kit, 4:10's w/ Detroit Locker, Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks w/ in-dash remote & onboard air compressor, 255 70R16 AT's, GTRV pop top w/ sleeper, Carefree Awning, Guacho couch, Coleman Fridge, and tons of Thule
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Fritz Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: The Big Mitten
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Chevy Express AWD |
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oldhuldy67 Samba Member
Joined: November 25, 2008 Posts: 506 Location: somewhere with a southern exposure
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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BLASPHEMEEEEMERS!!!! I am covering my ears..."la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la... |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Tin Top Syncro and swap in a Carat interior. |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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no tin tops, see OP
where is Delica Doug? |
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vanagonjr Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2010 Posts: 3431 Location: Dartmouth, Mass.
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supersooner Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2005 Posts: 131 Location: At the ranch - 20 miles east of Oklahoma City
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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1986 or earlier Sprinter _________________ 71 tintop westy
82 Diesel westy
75 westy
76 westy |
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IdahoDoug Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10251 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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I'm with Fritz. Chevy Express AWD and pull out all the seats in back. Build a sweet little camper setup.
Funny you mention my little Mitsubishi, Merian. I have been out measuring because we are lending it for a month to some friends coming in from Europe. They will be staying in some swanky places, but may want to sleep in it a few times as they will be all over beautiful British Columbia.
Anyhow, I got this idea to just remove all the seats in back for them and put down an air mattress. Incredibly, it will come to within a few inches of filling the entire load floor! The factory bed is more or less a joke. So a Mitsubishi Van Wagon like I have, or a Delica are just too small unless you are traveling as a couple. I could build something cool back there though.
The Express' are cheap and super durable, and they are huge inside. I have a buddy who lifted one and built it into a camper. Room for a bowling alley... _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7923 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: If the Westy did not exist, what would you buy? |
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Merian wrote: |
including Weekenders, dokas, tin tops, etc. - none of that exists, so what would you choose for a small camping vehicle? |
Since you're asking this question in a Vanagon/Eurovan forum, and since it wasn't specified in your list:
_________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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photogdave Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2004 Posts: 3053 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C.
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madspaniard Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2008 Posts: 3795 Location: Alameda, CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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My AWD Toyota Sienna plus a poptop conversion and awning. _________________ 1991 Westy auto w/ Peloquin TBD
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad” - Salvador Dali |
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vegpedlr Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2014 Posts: 774 Location: TBD
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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I almost went with a teardrop trailer. Functional, cool, and a great community. Also considered a Rialta, Honda Element with pop top, and a plain white panel van with my own camper setup inside. Instead I signed on for the joys of a WBX.
I love the functionality of the Vanagon Westfalia interior. |
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 2271 Location: Shakedown Street
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: If the Westy did not exist, what would you buy? |
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kamzcab86 wrote: |
Merian wrote: |
including Weekenders, dokas, tin tops, etc. - none of that exists, so what would you choose for a small camping vehicle? |
Since you're asking this question in a Vanagon/Eurovan forum, and since it wasn't specified in your list:
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Yes, this!!!
Or...
Ferrari 330 GTC plus a tent, sleeping bag, and a Coleman stove !!!!! _________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15144 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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the little import vans are just too dinky for me & family (2adults + large dog).. clausterphobic in the rain/inclimate weather that occasionally happens.
Sprinter cargo van converted w/ poptop
or AWD astro/Safari van ala weekender interior..
chevy express AWD with full kitchen.
or nearly anything sportsmobile
https://www.google.com/search?q=sportsmobile+pop+t...CAcQ_AUoAg _________________
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