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I'm taking a class for my tech license, $10 - include's Gordo's book. (The book would be good enough, but at least this makes me commit. If I join the local club for 2 years ($50), they will give me a Baofeng handheld. While I'm not really on planning on HAM radio as a hobby, it seems the help...

That's mine. I'd like it back now.

Nice rig! I saw reference to these once. Was going to ask if you own one, but then I clicked on the link at the bottom of your post. What years were these produced? Thanks for bring an obscure - to me - rig to the front! Happy trails, John

Actually, it's 800,000 trucks - 150,000 was only the 2001-2004 trucks, but the recall goes back to 1995. On the 01-04, it wasn;t the entire frame like the older models - but the spare tire carrier. Note that the recall isn't applied to all states, so if you buy a used truck and you are the...

Yeah anybody fight the decision : I only have "x" amount of vacation time, should I take a vehicle-based trip, bike tour, back pack, or kayak camp? (never mind, pain the house, finish that trim work, etc.) I have my VW Westfalia and see posts about great road trips and think "I really should...

TRy this page. http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_multipleshk_GM.htm Also, that would be dual rear shocks, as in two. Duel shocks would be them fighting against each other - Ain't nobody want that!

This is my new dasktop background to hold me over till camping season! :coffeedrink:

Owning a Vanagon, I would NOT install the Westfalia one - expensive and not that great. Personally, I think they do little for the Vanagon, but there are those who like them. For a camper shell, I think they would certainly be a good addition . I have not seen these fan-models, but they...

Not a pissing contest see the OP's title of thread : In my humble opinion, less is more! Anyone else agree? You don't agree - fine move on.

One piece of advice, from a friend actually. Get used of the kid setting the pace of the trip, not you. That will help. Don't wait to go camping with them. At 7 weeks old, my son was being hauled up mountains (in NH) and spent a cold night in a tent that same weekend. They are actually way...

Relative to a motorhome, you are "doing it" with less.

I too got great service from Trasheroo - twice. I ordered one for a friend - the shipping was pretty high, but it was a gift for a great friend, so I ordered it. Later, I sent an e-mail stating I felt the shipping charge was high. Turns out, there was a fault on the website (probably based...

The Westfalias I have seen in "round the world" exploits have been the "Bay window" air cooled busses - 69-78. Not saying a Syncro has not made the trip, but I cannot recall one. Having said that I envy the Syncro from time to time. I have a 2WD Vanagon Weekender Westfalia - unfortunately...

That reminds me when I was trying to upgrade a rental car on a business trip, since the Mustang convertible was more than I planned. Agent: ""We have a Subaru wagon" Me: "I really don't need a wagon to carry this kayak paddle I have" Agent: "I can offer you a Pontiac Aztek" Me: " Don't you...

Man they kids drive young out there in Washington! Well at least he has the dog to watch over him:) Awesome report and 1st post BTW.

I like the Element and I know 3 people that had them. Biggest complaint was gas mileage. My friend had a early CRV and on road trips together, it was funny that our 02' Honda Odyssey van got better gas mileage (23.9 last trip, in winter with snow tires) and the new Odyssey does better. None...

I think it was not meant to be sarcastic and he speaks the truth! That's my take anyway. However, I can still see someone finding it funny. :) Happy trails! JR

We bought one at the last moment before a month-long western trip year with 2 sub-5 year olds for the Ford Escort wagon we had at the time. One month, tent only - box was great, although I wished I had bought a slightly bigger one. It held the tent, tarp, poles, 4 sleping bags, 4 ground pads...

Great conversation here. :ylsmoke: My longest trips have been with minimal gear - across the US and New Zealand by bike. I still back pack, and started back on weekend bike tours the past few years. I have kayak and canoe camped, but most of the time it is car camping now. Still, that is for a...