

| Subject: | Improvements to Vanagon crash safety? Maybe time for a Eurovan camper? |
| From: | neil |
| Date: | Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:41:19 -0800 |
Hi all. In light of a recent vehicle accident I had, (in daily driver Honda) I'm reconsidering my options for a camper van. Even though I too have grown very fond of my Vanagon/Westy, I'm curious about a later model Vanagon or the Eurovan. As such did some reading and have some questions. Have there been any significant improvements made to later model Vanagons/Westies in regards to crash safety? If not, and since I've gathered that the Eurovan may be safer, is it as good of a camper (functionality/interior) as the Westy? Given what I've read of Eurovan campers, it seems the actual Westy is a better camper all round. Just looking for any real life experience. I guess I should ask the camper quesiton on WetWesties too.... I realize I'm still swayed by my emotions due to accident, and that there are many other factors, (other that vehicle design) involved in being safe in any vehicle. Regardless, I would like to *possibly* make a better choice to satisfy my camping habit. TIA, -- Neil Nicholson. Still in love with his 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
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