What was the configuration of a multivan. I have often thought it woudl
be nice to have a Vanagon with a poptop but wihout all the other stuff.
I sort of like doing my own thing in there, you know. Did the Multivan
come with a poptop???

John Rodgers
88 Gl Driver

Ben T wrote:

>In a message dated 8/29/2003 10:53:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET
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>>Over the years I have never had a clear description of what
>>a weekender really had in it!  If anyone has a CLEAR definision
>>please speak up.
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>Eric,
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>The confusion lies in VW's description. They have something called the
>"Weekender package which they thron into the regular non-potop vans. It consist of
>the rear cushion over the rear deck, the rear folding bed/bench, and the
>2-person middle seat which folds forward. After late 1987 that same package was
>modified slightly. The 2-person middle seat was supplanted with the rear facing
>jumpseats.
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>The name thn gets confusng because VW as called the Base Camper a Weekender.
>The base camper came in a variety of guises. It's usually a Westy with a
>poptop but w/o the fridge and stove set-up. Lot's of variations camein how the
>table and seat is set-up. The only consistne thing was the poptop and rear bed.
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>Then stir in some more confusion with the late 87 Wolfsburg Editions. They
>were essentially Base Campers with nice options like the removable 2-way fridge
>behind the front passenger. Then there was the Multivan series.... It's all
>marketing, my man.
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>Ben
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