When I was in college, we managed to stuff 9 of us into my buddy's 1970 bus
(non westy).  We then drove about 100 miles from the coast up to the
mountains.  (6,500 feet).   I was astounded that we were able to make it up
the mountain without getting out and pushing!

Come to think of it, that bus blew the engine about 6 months later - I
wonder if it was related....

Brent Christensen
'89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"
'91 Taurus SHO (For Sale)
'95 Cherokee Sport

----- Original Message -----
From: Joel Walker <jwalker@BAMA.UA.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: Biggest vanagon load

> > What is the most amount of people that any of us have crammed into one
of
> > these vans, and if we try to set a record, shall we have the middle
seats in
> > or out??
>
> 1988 bus, 7-passenger seating, carried 10 adults for about
> 40 miles. NOT a pleasant trip!!! :(