>> While we're on the subject of engine types, what about diesel vs gas powered?  Besides the obvious lack of power. <<

   Steve, you wouldn't have the same impression if you'd ever tried to
follow Karl Mullendore's TDI Westy when he's in a hurry on a wet and
hilly back road.  My bus is TiiCo powered, and I managed (with lots of
revs) but if I had been driving a stock 2.1 camper, it would have been
impossible to keep up.

George/ATL
'89 WesTiiCo
'67 Kombi