&&& Did I mention a Dehler top in the near future?
got to have some head room!  :o)
f.w

On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 2:46 PM, Fillmore West <fillmorewst@gmail.com>wrote:

> PS: Also installed a Westy Front Table.
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> On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Fillmore West <fillmorewst@gmail.com>wrote:
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>> Hi Listers,
>> Here's a cabinet I just modified & installed into my 91 Carat.
>> I did not want to interfere with the original interior
>> so I left the fold down table as is.
>> After all, I may want to sell some day.
>> And yet, I want all of the storage I can muster!
>> And comfort! As I get older I really like the extra room when sleeping
>> two.
>> In my younger years, I took advantage of the more narrow westy bed !!!
>> heh heh heh...
>> And we do all of our cooking outside.
>> We have an awning if it's raining
>> I pretty much keep the passenger seat facing the stern.
>> The Van interior is mostly front room & bedroom.
>> (well porta potty speaks for it's self ! :o)
>> And we pull a small enclosed trailer
>> for all of the extra gear on the longer trips.
>> happy trails
>> Fillmore West
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/51453442@N06/
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>> PS: I believe we just had a thread on cleaning engines?
>> I like to keep mine sparkling ! :o)
>>
>>   On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 10:05 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>wrote:
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>>> Westy's appear to be a grand vehicle for traveling and camping, but i
>>> have never had an opportunity to use one that way, let alone even drive
>>> one to see how they handle. Yet a few years ago, I spent an entire
>>> summer camping out in Alaska in my '85 GL. I found it convenient,
>>> flexible, and comfortable for the most part. I never found a need to
>>> have cooking facilities inside, nor sink, nor even a refrigerator. In
>>> fact, cooking inside could have created a bear problem with the smells.
>>>
>>> So, what are some  experiences of others  with their various Van
>>> configurations. And how did you outfit yourselves with your particular
>>> rig.? I recently came into posession of a Carat, and I alread see
>>> advantages to having the swing out table and cup holders, yet I'm glad
>>> half the van isn't filled with cabinets. Gives me lots more flexibility
>>> - and I hate being cramped for space in the bed area - and the Carat has
>>> a full bed with the seat back folded down.
>>>
>>> Comments?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> --
>>> John Rodgers
>>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>>> Chelsea, AL
>>> Http://www.moldhaus.com <http://www.moldhaus.com/>
>>>
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