>> Would like to endear my wife to my Vanagon and she seems to think that
it's prehistoric! ???? Any points of view that would coax her into more $$
and more trips for 'Gringo' would be appreciated. :-)  I'm NOT whippped,
Scott!! Hehehehehe <<

Your tag line says "91GL AT 'Gringo'". Hmmm is that just a regular GL
non-camper?  If it's just a GL then there is not much you can do. It will
grow on her though when she see's how practical it is. Is it in nice shape?
A 91 GL in nice shape is a pretty cozy vehicle. If it's camper than that's a
different story.  Take her camping somewhere really quiet and scenic for the
weekend.  Plan everything in advance including meals, etc. Let her just
relax the whole time. Do all the cooking, cleaning, etc. Make sure the
weather is perfect. Stay away from private campgrounds.

Actually, if it's not a camper then sell it and get a camper. ;)

My first camper was a '72. When I got it back from the mechanics from having
the engine done (the engine was blown when I bought it from some stranded
Californian) I took my wife for a ride. It was April and still cold. The
first stop we came to all the moldy water that was accumulating in the
broken sunroof came pouring down on my wife.  Our first camping trip we
stayed at a private campground in 100 degree heat next to the meeting house
where it was "square-dance night". There we were in the back of the van
trying sleep with the sweat, bug spray and the worlds loudest square dance
music and my wife says "I don't think I can do this again" while keeping her
teeth clenched together.

Somehow though she did most of the planning for out camping trips for the
next 20 years.

Bryan