Scratch the honda element. It has a maximum load capacity of 600 
pounds. By the time you "westied" it, there would be no weight 
allowance for you or your significant other.

On Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at 06:41 PM, Automatic digest processor 
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> Date:    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:04:58 -0700
> From:    Steve Shane <shane_steve@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: New pop top Honda?
>
> I was just thinking� seeing how much I love my Westy but don�t love the
> pre-trip fixes and low power, I was thinking that a Honda Element with 
> a pop
> top might be just the perfect urban weekender. With a bed in the back, 
> and
> room to stand, that might be a fun little camper.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts for a more reliable Westy alternative?
>
> - Shane