Hi Dusty,

Pretty much any vanagon/bus upgrade could wind up on a Christmas list:

Parcel trays.
Awnings
Matching beach/lawn/campfire chairs.
Interior lighting systems.
New 3-window canvas.
Etc.

Personally, I have a policy not to buy gifts that attach to a
vehicle, because when that vehicle is gone the gift goes too. But
that leaves plenty of other options:

Tools:
Good metric wrenches, a torque wrench, an oil filter socket or
something else that people wouldn't normall buy themselves.
A good pair of mechanics gloves.
Jack stands, ramps and/or a hydraulic jack.
An electrical meter.
A timing light or trouble light.
A bentley manual.
A better toolbox.
For those with a late-model, a digitool.

Camping gear:
Sleeping bags, mattress upgrades, lanterns, etc.

Busdepot dishes and cutlery are another nice idea, but better buy'em
soon if you're planning on having them shipped in time.

Other ideas;
A digital camera or a storage media upgrade might also be worthwhile.
Or an itunes gift certificate that can be used to purchase "road music".

The possibilities are endless...

Happy trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
http://www.busesofthecorn.com

On 4-Dec-05, at 1:00 AM, dusty edwards wrote:

> i'd love to hear some ideas on what many westy/vanagon owners put on
> their xmas list.  accessories for camping or whatever it may be,
> please
> share.
>
> i'm definitely gonna look into one of those portable jump starting
> boxes.
>
> thanks!
> dusty.
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