Come to think of it, if you had a 2.5 Suby conversion you could mock the folks with their huge motorhomes by towing a Smart car behind your Westy to use as a "dinghy". Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Thats what I have done, towed my motorcycle behind my Westy. It's
> always worked out well, but thinking about selling my bike in the
> spring because of too many distracted (cell phones!!) drivers. I'm in
> N. Virginia too, and it has just become too scary to ride! Jeff
> Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> > Here's a Friday topic somewhat related...
> > One thing that has always plagued us while camping (my wife, me and
> > two
> > children), is how to get around locally once arriving at a campsite
> > (we
> > live in Northern Virginia and travel in the East Coast area
> > typically). I
> > like to set up the campsite and van for the weekend ('camping mode',
> > if you
> > will); then go see things in the area that isn't walking distance
> > (parks,
> > local town, etc). Often times, the camping area we set up in is a
> > mile
> > or
> > two or more from the local activies or sites. Sometimes we can walk
> > to
> > a
> > shuttle, but not often the case. Catching a ride for 4 isn't
> > practical
> > (potentially unsafe, too).
> > The only thoughts that have really come to mind is to tow my utility
> > trailer with my motorcycle on the back (a 2-seater) and shuttle mom
> > and
> > kids to the local area - not a great scenario for several reasons. I
> > even
> > thought about getting a scooter to go along with the motorcyle - mom
> > doesn't ride, but could handle a scooter). Towing anything with my
> > van,
> > even something like my utility trailer/motorocyle, has its pros and
> > cons
> > (strain on van, extra tolls, parking, etc).
> > Anyone have other ideas or suggestions?
> > Gregg
> > 90 Westy - Blueberry