To be clear my comment that started this was meant as a Joke - I was in now
way offended and I was kidding around with CHris because I know he doesn't
camp in his Vanagon.

Having said that I can't agree more with what you both have said. Each
variation of the Vanagon has it's benefits and detriments. However, I love
having the versitility of a passenger van. Sure I have "pop top" envy from
time to time - and some of those Syncros I see are really really sweet.
However, I can still camp in my bus (yes I call them all buses deal with
it) and I don't do off road stuff - so this works for me.

It serves as a mobile "tree house" for us at my kids sporting events, as a
sanctuary for counselors when we work band camp for the school, a drunk
wagon when doing DD duties, a camper, a daily driver, a  lemonade stand, a
lunch break napping station, and more.

It has hauled full sheets of drywall, plywood, lumber, furniture, field
rocks, all the gear for a 4 peice rock band, lots of kids, wet canoers,
dogs, even more furniture, and entire room full of Library shelves, wood,
bricks, pavers, appliances, marching band gear, marching band students,
more than half a pee-wee football team, a spinette Piano, landscaping
supplies, bikes, and more.

While I would love a poptop I'm not so sure I'd love a Westy because of
space - the carat I had was pushing it because of the rear A/C taking up
space for loading things.

I really really love my "Lowly GL" too :)    CHris I think you've coined a
new phrase today!

Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie) - the Lowly GL
'78 Bus (Melissa) - the Lowly Transporter