First overnighter and thank you to the forum

[84WestyHobbes]

We finally had the chance to take our Westy out for the first time overnight. I’m happy to report he did fantastic. Cruised along at 50-55 on the highway, good temperatures, drove beautifully there and back. We went to a campground super close to home (around 30 miles) just in case. We’ll start small as I get more comfortable driving, and learn the sounds and smells.

I wanted to say thank you to the forum. I have thanked you all many times before for the help in choosing him, getting him across the country and getting many things figured out and fixed. But finally getting to spend a night, and having a great trip with my wife, that was so far and above any of the smaller wins. We had an awesome time, slept well, and it gave us a taste of what traveling in a Westy can be like. We’re hooked, will be taking him out to a festival in 2 weeks for a couple of days. Can’t wait!!

Here’s some shots, and cheers!

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84 Westy with 1.9 wbx

[E1]

Super-freaking-Bonzo post. + +

Very cool of you to acknowledge help you've had here, and know *exactly* how you feel finally getting out for that first night. Unforgettable.

Congratulations, and Thanks Back.


(Edit: And Oh, Performance Burnt Orange Rules!) 👍🏼
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‘84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
— Colin Chapman

[erste]

[Jeffrey Lee]

^^^ That right there is what it's all about ^^^

And a happy wife is the icing on the cake ...

Congrats on getting her road-worthy; here's wishing you many more miles of happy travels!

[84WestyHobbes]

Absolutely, I was so glad my wife was understanding and ready for the possibility of spending time on the back of a tow truck. She brought a bottle to break open and celebrate if we made it there. We were hopeful for an uneventful ride there and back, but if something went down, that would have been fine too.

She also loved the comfortable sleep vs our usual tent time. We’re life-long campers, but can’t deny a great night in a camper...

Thanks again guys!
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84 Westy with 1.9 wbx

[dobryan]

Awesome!
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Dave O
'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

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[vegpedlr]

Nice!

I remember my first night in my old Westy. I’ve camped for years in various ways, but that first trip was like, “Holy cow!” This thing rules for camping!
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1985 Tintop 4 sp GW 2.3 “Connie”
2006 Mk V GTI 2.0 FSI “Penelope”

[B.O.B.Wanders]

Congratulations! Here's to many more to come, each one a unique and enjoyable adventure! Cheers!

Over pack, but don't over plan. Remember that you can't plan serendipity, but you can leave the door open for it - and that is where the fun is!

I too would be lost without the wealth of information here on The Samba.
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83.5 WBX 2WD Assuan Brown Westy, B.O.B.

"It feels good to be lost in the right direction” - unknown

[Abscate]

When you start stretching your way North up to the Adirondacks we are at exit 23 most weekends
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[Gnarlodious]

Your exemplary happy camper post.
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Vanagon ’83 diesel AAZ w/Giles injection, 5spd 4.57R&P+TBD and a '78 diesel Rabbit

[Alaskaberrys]

I’m jealous! We’re still awaiting this years first trip out.
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'91 Westfalia, Bordeaux Red Pearl 2.1L 2wd Auto
'91 T3 Syncro Doka, Escorial Green 1.9L TD AAZ “Gremian” (to provoke, irritate, exasperate, vex...)

[Jake de Villiers]

That's terrific!!! Congratulations on your first camping trip with your van - and may there be many more!!!
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'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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[jlrftype7]

Congratulations on making that first trip, even if it’s close by for a test run( smart idea)

E1 and I are a ‘bit’ biased about Assuan Brown,,,

Our first trip overnight way back in the mid ‘80s with our ‘68 Westy ended up with a young goat( Kid) walking through the open Slider Door first thing in the morning when we had gotten up.
We were staying way out in Missouri on a Co-workers property, and they had Goats....
I’m betting you didn’t have to shoo an animal out of your Westy early dawn...
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'68 Westy- my first VW and vehicle/Bus- long gone.- sold it to a traveling Swiss couple....
'67 Type 3 Fastback, my 2nd car- gone
'69 Semi-Auto Stick Shift Beetle-gone
2017 MINI Coopers, our current DDs
‘84 Tin Top - Hilga....Auto

[sped372]

Congrats. In time it will become familiar but never loses its appeal.
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1971 Karmann Ghia - 1600 DP
1984 Westfalia - 1.9 WBX

[84WestyHobbes]

[E1]

[84WestyHobbes]

[cmayna]

I would kill to go outside if the wife promised to make me coffee
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'90 Westy / automatic.
If I'm not working on the camper or my '50 Chebbie truck, I'm either fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.


Craig

[E1]

That's pretty harsh, even for really good coffee.
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‘84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
— Colin Chapman

[eugenev]

Very cool, I really enjoy posts like this.
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1986 Savannah Beige tin top GL 2.1 manual... sold
1990 White Westfalia 1WD