Definitely the 16" Wheel & Tire combo from GoWesty.� The "look", the handling, the confidence to whack potholes and laugh...oh, did I mention the "look".� Yeah, man.� Get compliments all the time on the Vanagon...but I think it's the cool wheels that grab the attention first.� Was worth every cent.

Second best thing in my Non-Westy (guess it's called a hard top or tin top Vanagon) homemade-camper....was adding a 14" roof vent with screen....ventilation is paramount when sleeping inside, plus you get lots of good smells.� 

Now that I think of it, I'd switch those two...stealth-camped last night and it was sure nice to get the cool salt-air ocean breezes (near the Hotel Del, and Rocky you know where that is, since you are a former San Diegan).

Rich
San Diego

PS� I can tell this is gonna be a REALLY interesting post....will go for weeks and weeks!

--- On Sat, 5/28/11, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011, 5:10 PM

Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains?

What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you
the most pleasure?

-- RJS