Definitely a matter of preference.  I bought a weekender and put the full
westy setup in it.  He's sort of done the opposite.  I've heard of a lot of
people who don't use the fridge, or use it as a cabinet and bring a
cooler.  I guess they have their reasons but I like the list of features
the Westy came with and use them all.
Edward

On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 8:28 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> Geez, guys, so negative! As the owner of an '85 Weekender, I kinda liked
> the interior on this one. The Weekender is my third Vanagon Westy, two
> prior were full campers and I never used the fridge, used the stove maybe
> twice. Did use the sink from time to time, mostly for my contact lenses if
> the camp ground bathroom was skanky! I like the extra space. Jeff Stewart
> ----- Original Message -----
> > On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > He says:
> > >
> > > Factory 'kitchen' has been removed. Because it was stupid...Who
> > > needs
> > > a fridge that can only hold a 6 pack and what are you going to do
> > > with 8 sugar cube sized ice cubes.
> > >
> > > and then:
> > >
> > > Modifications:
> > > New floor. Vinyl professionally installed, carpet removed. The first
> > > time you spill the cooler you'll understand why this was a good
> > > idea.
> > >
> > > Hmmm, I can get a lot more than a 6pack in my fridge and like that
> > > my
> > > food doesn't end up all wet and I never have to find ice and never
> > > have to worry about "spill the cooler." To each his own... glad he
> > > at least saved all the parts. I guess he thinks his modifications
> > > are a good selling point for a prospective buyer.
> > >
> > I think he must think he's improved the Van by making it less useful
> > (most
> > Westie buyers seem to buy them because they ARE complete campers with
> > kitchens, fridges and sinks and water systems) I'd guess he will be
> > waiting a while to find a buyer who wants a fixed-down Westie with a
> > stock
> > motor at that price....but then I am surprised at what appeals to some
> > folks.
> > Don Hanson
> > >
> > > Edward
> > >
>