expedition VW beetle

[s.e.charles]

looks like a good way to take out a kidney in a mid-slumber roll over.



this poor girl under the steering wheel looks petrified!

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/volmac_seatrecliners_inst.jpg

 

[s.e.charles]

i've seen several photos of VWs w/ RTTs.

if they're a not too good of an idea on a 6K# truck, i can't see they'd be any better on a Bug.

Rodrigo is getting the idea:

 

[s.e.charles]

and we don't want to forget "extraction" gear:

VW Bug tow hook

The VW Bug tow hook was made in Germany and was available for the front and rear. See usefully vintage breakdown towing accessories for VW Bug.

www.classiccult.com

 

[Hnoroian]

Can’t forget about El Burro

El Burro: The Overland Bug - Expedition Portal

You may not have noticed, but we have an affinity for older vehicles here at Expedition Portal. We love their simplicity, classic styling, and durable materials, but not nearly as much as we love their personalities. Each one has stories to tell, earned scars, and a character as unique as the...

expeditionportal.com

Exceptionally well done, well documentaries on here and thesamba

And the world tour

Herbie's World Tour - Expedition Portal

118,000 miles around the world in a VW bug pulling a camper trailer? Why not?

expeditionportal.com

 

[s.e.charles]

i'm impressed, no matter how jazzed the VW is, that it will haul the trailer all over the place.

 

[jkam]

I had a friend in jr. high that got a bug that had a bad engine.
We spent a lot of time messing around with it to get it running again.
You can pretty much work on one with a crescent wrench and a screwdriver.
And even a jr. high kid can figure out just about everything, making it a great first car.

 

[s.e.charles]