You are asking answers to questions I have been pondering for 12 years of Westfalia ownership. 

The most practical solutions I have come up with are:

1 - Small trailer towed behind Westy to hold most of campsite stuff. This gets locked and left behind while we're exploring the local area in the Westy. It makes Westy break-down and setup much easier by leaving the interior uncluttered. 
2 - Bicycles. I bring those anyway, so for short errands I pedal about. 

The other options include an expedition  camping trailer and a Syncro or Geländewagen. This obviously eliminates Westy ownership. :-(

Chris.

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Dnia Feb 10, 2012 o godz. 9:54 Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> 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