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Subject:Re: A tall problem
From:David Ruppe
Date:Sat, 18 Oct 1997 18:21:38 -0400

Date:    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 08:39:23 -0600
>From:    Jim Fritz <jfritz@DECORAH.K12.IA.US>
>Subject: A tall problem
>
>Volks,
>
>Seriously considering my first Westfalia or Eurovan purchase.  But, I'm
>6'4" and have a hard enough time with motel beds being too short.  I'd
>be interested in comments from those of you with a similar "problem".
>Also, does anyone have experience (?!) in both vehicles?  Which is best
>for a tall person?  My wife and I are both of the "bigger,taller"
>variety and wonder if either will allow us comfort.
>
>Jim
>66 Beetle
>81 Rabbit S
>91 Passat GL Wagon
hi-

i'm 6'3" & have an '88 westy.  i sleep up top if I'm solo (diagonially) and
down below (head to the rear, feet hanging) with company.  it is
comfortable - no worse than a bed with a footboard up top and better below
(although a bit lumpy).

david ruppe

'88 westy "fester"