Some time ago I reported on test driving both the '95 and '97 Eurovan
campers by Winebago. I concur with those who would rather stick with the Westy
That's why I spent 4 months searching for mine and am having it shipped back
from MN.

Although the 2 I test drove had many differences - I still could not force
myself to buy one due to the interior "lack of" quality - In my opinion.

I actually found a brochure on the '93 Eurovan "weekender" which had much nicer
seats and interior (by VW of course) that "match" those in my '91 Westy ! the
grey velour, euro style!

Just my 2 cents worth!

Kenyon

> 
> IN the new Eurovan, the rear passenger seat is molded, which equates with
> comfort for passengers riding, but does not create a great sleeping surface
> (ridges and bumps). So what has Winnebago (Bag-a-Wino) done to rectify this
> situation?
> 
> There is a very thin (about 3/4 inch) mattress that unfolds from the back
> area and *SNAPS TO THE SEAT AND BACK area* to attempt to flatten out the
> ridges. I personally tried this out, and found it cumbersome, ungainly in
> appearance, and extremely uncomfortable!
> 
> Perhaps it might be good for someone who doesn't toss and turn, but with
> about 8 small diameter snaps to snap the top mattress to the rear seat
> bench, I have a feeling that this feature may not be popular with many
> Volks. (The snaps are about the same diameter as on your rear hatch
> screen.)
> 
> Also, the rear area is "slotted," ostensibly to allow moving larger sheets
> of plywood, or furniture, so the "top mattress" covers this area and the
> spacer piece that covers it. ...Seem to me --lots of pieces to get lost
> over the years!
> 
> The rear closet has a sliding door, which is a good thought, however, the
> sliding door on the vehicle I examined was made of cheap mortarboard, (sort
> of like thin wall panelling). It did not slide easliy, and looked as though
> the last person had popped it out of its track.
> 
> Way Prefer my 89 Westy!
> 
> My 2 cents!
> 
> 
> ---Louise
> 89 Westy
> 72 Westy
> 
> 
> 
> >> differences between the two some bad some good In all honesty I would
> >> say the westie version camper is better thought out almost like one
> >> designer went camping and the the other didnt...
> >
> >        Could you give some examples?  I have to believe that the Winnebago
> >designers have done some camping.  Is it a difference between European and
> >American camping?  I keep hearing on this list that Westfalia conversions
> >are better than the Winnebago, but I haven't seen any specific examples.
> >
> >Thanx.
> >
> >--Drew
> >95 EV-C (Beulah)
> 
> 

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