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.
>
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