Here's an interesting question that was posted to me via www.vanagon.com.
Anyone have any practical experience with this one?

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Omega Boys Club
> To: info@vanagon.com
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 12:16 PM
> Subject: Alcohol Consmption In Westies!
>
>
> Hi I drive a '85 westy weekender in California.  I like to go campin and
> occasionally drink a bottle of wine with friends in the back...  My van
has
> these stickers on the passenger door just above the gas cap that state
that
> my vehicle complies with Recreational Vehicle laws and regulations etc.  A
> park ranger was givin' me hassles last weekend about having an open
> container in my van (RV).  Do you know the laws about having open
containers
> in a RV (if in fact a westy is really considered a RV legally).  Can I
have
> open containers in the closets, in the open, being consumed in the rear
> (parked or in motion), etc.
>
> I think this is an important topic that all Westy owners should carry a
copy
> in their glove box to prove the law if need be to police, rangers, etc. if
> the problem occurs.  The general public considers westies vans where
legally
> I think we (owners) need to be informed on how we as RV owners should be/
> can be treated differently (and avoid costly fines!).
>
> Thank you very much!!!
> ~Chuck
>
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