I have a weekender-type van, and I think it is better for me.  Personally, I
like the full-width bed and extra space.  I use my van as a daily driver, and
to carry lumber & deliver furniture, and to camp in with the wife and dogs.
Two people and two large dogs need the extra space.  It is brighter inside,
too.  I also have a lighter weight van without the westy paraphernalia, and it is
quite nimble with the Tiico engine.

When I camp, all my stuff goes into big plastic tubs, so I can stack and
arrange them to suit my needs at any time.  For example, on the way to camp I will
stack them where the westy stuff is usually located, or in the rear cargo
area.  At camp, I can take it all out to use it or move it where I need it.  At
bed time, I put the tubs up front on the seats and stretch out on the big bed.
It's worth the trouble of moving stuff around to have the extra room.

Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
Aurora, IL