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Subject:Re: back seat, '91 camper
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:06:30 -0500

I'm just gonna put it out there, but Dave...your are kinda blunt...is that
the right word?...in all of your posts.  If I could have some of your
credentials regarding your VW knowledge, I may be able to put up with it and
give you the reverence that you seem to need.   My post was trying to be
helpful and I WISH I had a van like yours.  Anyway, next time I will keep my
mouth shut. C ya
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Yes, my camper has a popup.  It has a full kitchen.  I think the proper
> designation, per the title, is Volkswagen GL Campmobile.  If it doesn't have
> 3-point seat belts and head rests on the rear seat, it doesn't have them.
>  Still don't see what's not to get.  But, Ben answered the question quite
> well.  thanks, David
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>
>  I guess I just don't get the 'camper' part on your original post. What is
>> the difference in your camper(91) and my gl(91).  Do you have a pop-up?
>>  If
>> so, a pic would be cool.  If so, I would assume it's a Westy per BenT's
>> post
>> re: the kitchen items.  LMK, please.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM,  wrote:
>>
>>  Well, my '91 camper does not have head rests on the rear seat.  Also
>>> does
>>> not have 3-point seat belts on the rear seat.  It does have head rests
>>> and
>>> 3-point seat belts for the driver and front seat passenger. So, I asked
>>> if
>>> those features can be added for the rear.  What's not to get?  David
>>> McNeely
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 3:59 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>>>
>>>  Not sure if I get you.  I have a 91GL(not a camper)with Weekender bed.
>>>
>>>> Does
>>>> have headrests, which are removed when folding out to a bed, and has
>>>> three
>>>> point safety belts for the DS and PS but not middle.
>>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>>> 73 Beetle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 3:47 PM, Dave Mcneely  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Can a rear seat with headrests be had for a '91 Vanagon GL Camper? Can
>>>>
>>>>> it be installed so as to retain the bed function of the seat? Perhaps
>>>>> that means with the headrests removed so as to fold the seat to serve
>>>>> as
>>>>> a mattress as it does without head rests.  I would expect that if it is
>>>>> possible, the receptacles for the headrests might interfere with the
>>>>> comfort of the mattress.  Obviously, not having them is a safety flaw.
>>>>> Also, can three-point seat belts be installed?  Thanks David McNeely
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>