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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7466 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: A few pics of our 1000 mile coastal road trip, with 4 kids |
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Thanks for reposting. It’s nice to see them all together. I typically view the Samba on a mobile device which probably leaves me a step behind (although I wasn’t aware of a Chrome extensible n that addressed the PB issue). _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2011 Posts: 777 Location: Out exploring
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: A few pics of our 1000 mile coastal road trip, with 4 kids |
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It will not allow me to edit as it is too old. I just use one of the many Chrome browser extensions that automatically fixes the links. _________________ 1987 Westy
Insta: @Thatbaldwinlife
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3796 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:10 am Post subject: Re: A few pics of our 1000 mile coastal road trip, with 4 kids |
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Goldtooth or mod - replace original post with mine below.
FYI, copy/paste, find and replace.
We decided to beat the Portland heat (90+ degrees every day) and load up the Westy with the kiddos and head to the coast and go south. We have been down the Oregon and Cali coasts many times but it never gets old. Now we have 4 girls ages 17, 14, and 10 year old twins. Six days in 80 sq ft will be interesting!. We slept two up top, two down below and two in a tent. The Yakima box is invaluable as is the collapsible ladder I bought before we left.
Our Westy is a 1987 full camper with added jump seat and middle lap belt added as our twins with one teenager fit nicely in the narrowed Westy seat. I have spent the past six months going over the van for trips like this. Over the 1000 miles the van did amazing. Did not have to open the engine compartment one time and averaged almost 18mpg full loaded on the coastal hills. We packed the fridge and brought a cooler to fit our food and just shopped everyday for food.
Camped every night except one as we expected to run into some issues on a Saturday night along the Cali coast with no camping reservations. We treated the kids to a hotel just north of Eureka.
Anyway, on to the pics!
For lunch breaks, we like to stop at parks or schools (when not open) to let the kids play while we make lunch. This school had a bonus of sprinklers going also.
Alsea, Or
We meandered west towards Waldport and then headed south to the Sea Lion Caves. Pretty fun if not a bit overpriced and pretty low on sea lions that day.
Camped the first night at the Alder Dune campground just outside of Florence. Not a bad site.
My new ladder
The next day we stopped and got some exercise by climbing some dunes along the highway in Dune City. Serious workout! So windy at the top too.
Stopped by Shore Acres State Park. Even though it was foggy, it was a beautiful garden at the coast. Worth the stop for sure.
Stopped by Bandon for some coffees.
Campsite #2 was a KOA just south of Bandon. Not my first pick but the teenagers wanted a shower and the twins wanted the pool. Gotta compromise to keep everyone happy! I may have had a little incident with some yappy little dogs and an RV. I will say no more.
The next morning we stopped by Cape Blanco. We had thought about trying to camp there the previous day but did the KOA. Glad we did as Blanco was completely socked in and windy. Felt bad for the campers there.
Crossed into Cali
And of course had to stop and see Paul.
Uh, no comment
We usually just stop and go but this time we cooked lunch (pasta) and then paid the money for the hike and tram ride. It was a blast.
From the tram
Up top, Emma and I
Stopped and did some hiking along the Newton B Drury Parkway
Campsite #3
Headed down towards Ferndale. Cool little victorian town.
Other vans
After a failed attempt to head to Capetown along the goaty, beat up road, the kids and wife were not as interested as I was so be backtracked into Ferndale and made lunch at the local school.
Camp site #4 was in the redwoods at Mill Creek campground just south of Crescent City. Not a bad site except for the RV group who was sooo loud until 10:00. What is it with generators and RV people being loud. The twins enjoyed it as they climbed on every old redwood stump and explored the park.
Refreshments
Neighbors from Seattle going north also
The next morning we headed north to Howland Rd in Crescent City. I got the tip for the road here in a thread and had to check it out. It did not disappoint. One of the highlights for me and my wife.
Lots of similar interests
Headed north and stopped for lunch in a day use/campground. Made sandwiches
North again this time stopping at the beach for some play time. Water was freezing but my twins don't seem to notice.
Campsite #5 was the same KOA from night #2. Much quieter this time as it was Monday night. Same deal, showers, pool, wifi...
Drying out from the beach
The next morning it was just headed home. Fought some viscous head winds coming north on hwy 99 through Corvallis and up to McMinnville. Better once we reached Hwy 26 to Portland.
Overall, such a great trip that I got to spend with my family. Sure there were some tense times but that is expected with these types of travels. As my oldest is 17, this may be the last family trip we get to take like this. And I enjoyed every minute of it.
thanks for following along.
nate _________________ Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7466 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:35 am Post subject: Re: A few pics of our 1000 mile coastal road trip, with 4 kids |
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When this thread was revived the other day I was going to mention that I recall it was full of great pics and it was a shame that PB killed the images. I get the PB 100% ransom image where there were previously awesome photos but can click through to see the pics.
Regardless, it’s a fun trip log! _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2011 Posts: 777 Location: Out exploring
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:31 am Post subject: Re: A few pics of our 1000 mile coastal road trip, with 4 kids |
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Glad it could help and I hope the pics showed up for you due to the photobucket fiasco. If you need any Oregon travel advice, send me a PM!
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
Insta: @Thatbaldwinlife
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5078 Location: denver
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:56 am Post subject: Re: A few pics of our 1000 mile coastal road trip, with 4 kids |
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I'm doing some Samba research on a trip to Oregon and came upon this trip report. Well worth a look for you Sunday afternoon. _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2011 Posts: 777 Location: Out exploring
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:09 am Post subject: |
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vegpedlr wrote: |
oldschool84 wrote: |
Love the picture of your two kids reading ----actually reading. Not a phone, iPad or whatever but reading. |
I loved that too. As an English nerd, any time someone reads a an actual book, instead of staring at their phone I want to take a picture.
Where did you get that ladder? How small does it fold up and where do you stow it?
What a great trip! How lucky that wide age range enjoys camping and road tripping in a Westy. |
Sorry for the late reply, I was out on a 4 day dualsport riding/camping trip.
Here is the ladder I purchased:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SSLHXC6?psc=1&...ge_o01_s00
I was hoping it would fit under the seat but it is too wide when folded up. I may remove the lower 2 sections as they are not needed for height and then it will fit. I just had it in back next to the cabinet for this trip.
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
Insta: @Thatbaldwinlife
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Sjwillis Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2014 Posts: 55 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:57 am Post subject: |
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Great pics! Thanks for sharing.
I'll bet that roof box was a good purchase on a trip like this where the camper was filled with people. _________________ 1986 Wolfsburg Weekender
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Bills85Westy Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2009 Posts: 423 Location: Napa CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks very much for sharing! Ferndale is a personal favorite of mine as is the oregon coast. We have a trip planned there on up to Seattle for next year. It can't get here soon enough! _________________ 89 Tristar Syncro Doka - White
85 Westfalia Syncro (conversion)
SAH 1.8T Conversion - 2005 AWP
Engine Conversion Thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=612144&highlight=
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vegpedlr Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2014 Posts: 774 Location: TBD
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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oldschool84 wrote: |
Love the picture of your two kids reading ----actually reading. Not a phone, iPad or whatever but reading. |
I loved that too. As an English nerd, any time someone reads a an actual book, instead of staring at their phone I want to take a picture.
Where did you get that ladder? How small does it fold up and where do you stow it?
What a great trip! How lucky that wide age range enjoys camping and road tripping in a Westy. |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Your trip echoes one that we made with our two boys and another family with two girls a number of years ago.
Running around in the redwoods, climbing the dunes, freezing in the surf, Florence, Usal Beach. It was at the time that Harry Potter first came out in paperback. We lined up at a Fred Meyer in southern Oregon and the kids had their heads in the books quite a bit! At least until halfway home.
Good times. _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
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oldschool84 Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2015 Posts: 119 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:10 am Post subject: |
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Love the picture of your two kids reading ----actually reading. Not a phone, iPad or whatever but reading.
Beautiful trip - when my wife who grew up off Highway 9 in CA sees this the plans will start for a vacation to happen there at some point.
Thanks for posting this -
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2011 Posts: 777 Location: Out exploring
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:22 am Post subject: |
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Loved your report and photos!
When you said the ocean was freezing, did you mean to a Californian, 72 degrees, or a New Englander, 50 degrees? I walk around in CA in T shirt and shorts, everyone around me is bundled up because it's a freezing 75 degrees..... |
Cold to an Oregonian! After 10 minutes your legs go numb and then it is fine. The air temp was fine just the water was cold.
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
Insta: @Thatbaldwinlife
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JudoJeff Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2013 Posts: 1179 Location: Near Springfield, MA
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:33 am Post subject: |
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Loved your report and photos!
When you said the ocean was freezing, did you mean to a Californian, 72 degrees, or a New Englander, 50 degrees? I walk around in CA in T shirt and shorts, everyone around me is bundled up because it's a freezing 75 degrees..... _________________ ________________________________________
1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Burned up on 7/31/16.
1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig & Rebuilt, sold
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig Sold May 10, 2021
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Kombi///M3 Samba Member
Joined: March 16, 2011 Posts: 427 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks dude..awesome pics, man.. timbers are huge! Nice looking Welty too. May have to go next year |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7466 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Nice report and a welcome change of pace compared to the typical fixit thread.
Happy Sunmer! _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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newfisher Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2012 Posts: 1764 Location: The wet spot--Oregon
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing your trip. We have it good here in the Northwet. I love our backyard! |
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9606 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: A few pics of our 1000 mile coastal road trip, with 4 ki |
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goldtooth wrote: |
The next day we stopped and got some exercise by climbing some dunes along the highway in Dune City. Serious workout! So windy at the top too.
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How fun. Enjoyed the pics. My girls would love to climb a dune like that. You (we) are lucky that your kids still want to go westy camping. _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
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VWinVT Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2013 Posts: 1541 Location: North East Kingdom
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Great trip with great memories...I am currently camping with my wife and 2 daughters....I look forward to trips like this. _________________ 1981 Westfalia with a 2001 Cabrio ABA
Small wheel turns by the firing rod,
Big wheel turns by the grace of God.
Every time that wheel turns 'round,
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Love My Westy Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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We got back about 3 weeks ago from a trip up the California coast from San Francisco to Crescent City. Unfortunately we didn't take the VW but took my wife's Casita trailer. Not as much fun driving the trailer on those narrow, twisty, hilly roads as the Vanagon would have been.
Here's a photo from a trip I did 4 years ago in my Westy. I think this was Cape Blanco, Oregon.
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