---- Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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>
> It's seems that there is always some kind of adventure right around the
> corner when you own one of these beauties. I think that's part of the
> attraction or allure for me. It's kinda like when you were a kid waking up
> on Christmas morning wondering what was under the
> tree

Well, that's definitely not the attraction for me.  If I could get an excellent, reliable camper of the same size, similar sized engine, same or better road clearance,  and with the same camping outfit, but a modern vehicle that I could simply maintain without constant concerns, maybe 40K, I'd have it in a flash. Oh, and no skylight.  I've always considered that just a goofy, not very useful thing on any vehicle.  Maybe for rhino watching with a bigger opening. But if I could get what I want, then no more Vanagon.  Who wants to be trying to trouble shoot a failure in a downpour, or on the side of a freeway?  Of course, I try to keep it up to snuff, to minimize that, and I must say I've never had it happen.  But .......... .  and I really don't like to be always fixing something.  I want to get out an enjoy where I want to be.

Good luck with yours, mcneely