re: Why do they not sell VW sleeper vans in the States anymore?

Posted by Passing Wind

Dutchtown

Member since Apr 2015

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 8:16 am to WildcatMike

Because if im buying a recreational rv it's going to be an rv, and not a tent with wheels. I assume some will be driving it daily as well.

Posted by CCTider

Member since Dec 2014

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 8:16 am to Oilfieldbiology

quote:
Dirty vagabond hippies not welcome.

What about a clean, settled person, that appreciates the quality good beer and weed that hippies supply? Are we cool to stick around?

Posted by CCTider

Member since Dec 2014

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 8:21 am to Passing Wind

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Because if im buying a recreational rv it's going to be an rv, and not a tent with wheels. I assume some will be driving it daily as well.

It depends on if you want to park your vehicle in a campground, or to be able to bring it on Forest service roads, and camp in the middle of nowhere.

I hate campgrounds with a passion. I generally get USGS or National Geographic Forest maps, and find where dirt roads meet up with creeks and rivers. I like to be so far in the woods, I could play a drum set without anybody hearing me.

That's when a van is much better than an RV. It's all about which way someone prefers to enjoy the outdoors. I'm surprised they don't sell these in the US. You would think they'd be very popular in Colorado and mountains out west.

This post was edited on 7/8/17 at 8:23 am

Posted by Passing Wind

Dutchtown

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 8:22 am to CCTider

True. Good point.

Posted by Priapus

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 9:02 am to WildcatMike

Because Prevost.

Posted by shotcaller1

Member since Oct 2014

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 9:32 am to WildcatMike

great idea. these would be good for the hippies. I'll take one too

Posted by pjab

Member since Mar 2016

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 10:09 am to WildcatMike

Look at overland Porsche Cayennes or Lexus LXs.

Westies are cool though.

Posted by Y.A. Tittle

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 10:14 am to pjab

You can get these Benz conversions, though.

I hope to buy one and take off in a few years.

Posted by SG_Geaux

Beautiful St George, LA

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 10:36 am to WildcatMike

Too rapey for the US market.

Posted by Tear It Up

The Deadening

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 11:07 am to WildcatMike

The 80's model Vanagon's (especially the 4WD syncro) are pretty hot commodities right now.

Toyota made a similar van in the late 1980's that was 4WD.

I have seen some pretty sweet Chevy AWD Astro camper conversions.

Posted by pjab

Member since Mar 2016

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 11:29 am to Tear It Up

Good Westies are not cheap. They are roomy, off road capable, efficient, and easy to work on. I don't know if I have the patience to go slow though.

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Posted by jimbeam

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 11:31 am to pjab

I really want a Class c motor home. But those E350s that are 4x4 are the shite.

Posted by LSUintheNW

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Posted on 7/8/17 at 11:38 am to pjab

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Good Westies are not cheap. They are roomy, off road capable, efficient, and easy to work on. I don't know if I have the patience to go slow though.

My friend just bought a Westy.

I don't have much patience for going 55 but after taking it out one night I'm more worried about going long distances without cruise control and having to keep my foot on the pedal.

We're taking it to the Grand Canyon and other NP's in Utah at the end of September.