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Subject:Re: Improvements to Vanagon crash safety? Maybe time for a Eurovan camper?
From:neil
Date:Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:10:55 -0800

Ah.

Thanks!

Neil.

On 12/21/06, Sam Stone <svs3@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> See:
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175672&highlight=safety
>
>
> take care,
> Sam
>
> neil wrote:
> > 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
> >
>