>> I've been totally amazed at the outpouring of support and wisdom
members of this list have provided as I plan my trip across the
country in my "new" 91 vanagon. <<

Good luck on your trip! There are probably some of us on this list
(including me) who have owned VW Campers for many years and have never taken
such a long single journey like that.  Someday I'll get the chance.

If you have computer access during the trip be sure to save this link:
http://vw.upnorth.net/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm

If not, print this out:
http://vw.upnorth.net/rescue/big_list.php

If a person on that list can't help you in a bind they can probably post to
this list and have someone nearby help you if anything happens.

Bryan