While I prefer the Westfalia version, "Cheap VW imitations" is unfair when it comes to Astro Condo camper van conversions - had a chance to go through several of these on our travels last summer, and the Quebec company doing the conversions has achieved a very Teutonic level of planning, quality, and execution in their camper conversions.  The van underneath is cheaper - certainly it rides rougher - but then it tows 5000 pounds!

James
Ottawa, ON

> Date: Fri, 30 May 2014 10:30:29 -0700
> From: dhanson928@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> if this link works, here is one of those like Stuart mentions.   Really
> really looks a lot like a Westie..
> 
> http://astrosafarivans.org/bb2/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=7252
> 
> Thats all I'll post about these cheap VW imitations...till I put in the
> 'vette motor and the front and rear lockers into my 6-sp dual range truck
> tranny....
>