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Favorite Camping Areas => Event/Show/Campout news and reviews => : vanagonjohn April 25, 2007, 12:29:53 PM
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Hey everyone! Well I'm going to be doing some traveling this summer. I think my van is going to be fine but my dad thinks he will be getting a call to come pick me up. In the past I would just take the things I needed for camping. Since this winter I have started picking up some odds and ends. I just wanted to see what you all bring. Thanks
John
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A few years ago, Nevin and I did a series of articles in the newsletter covering what we pack in our vans. Off the top of my head here is what I have packed in the van most of the time:
Sleeping bags
small throw pillow (kids use it all the time)
water hose
eletric cord
ceramic heater
1 lb propane tank
extra jacket
extra tee shirt
GoJo handsoap
flip flops
hat
first aid kit
two towels
two wash cloths
two slice toaster
small wash basin
dish soap
bar soap
Rain poncho
assorted flatware, including BBQ utensils
small fry pan (big enough to fry a hamburg and hot dog)
small pot (big enough to make Mac and cheese or boil hot dogs)
small mixing bowl (it was metal and could double as a large boiling pot)
paper plates
paper napikins
cups
bowls
handi-wipes (wet naps)
bug repellent
sunscreen
Thats all I can think of right now.
I used put a BBQ and maybe a cook stove on the rook rack when I travel but its not there all the time.
When I cleaned out my last Vanagon camper, I filled six, six gallon washer fluid boxes with stuff. All essential camper equipment.
The EV has most of this stuff in it right now. But the EV doesn't have all the cabinet space the Vanagon did. It wasn't until I got the extra cabinets that I was able to pack the van with most everything I needed. I used to have the left overs in plastic totes that I would have to put in the back taking up valuable space. It was a PIA too. Now I put in some food and personal items a away we go.
The one thing I miss about the vanagon over the EV is the roof rack. The EV doesn't have one so I have to put the stove and/or BBQ in the back, taking up valuable space.
What I have to make up my mind about now, is if I'm going to use the 67 kombi for camping or not. If so, then I need to put stuff in there too. Oh woe is me... =)
I won't even talk about the motor home. It has enough stuff in there for a five people for a week.
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there are alot of things to bring with you.but the most important one is a credit card,
here is what i bring with me on our lonnnnggg trips
a computer with wireless internet.
a cell phone
a pre pay phone card(incase cell phone gets stolen)
the airs list and the vanagon rescue list
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the airs list and the vanagon rescue list
What about your LiMBO Transporter Traveler and Tourist (TTT) directory?
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the airs list and the vanagon rescue list
What about your LiMBO Transporter Traveler and Tourist (TTT) directory?
ooops
my bad
i always have it in my glove box but you are right.that too
you also might bring a few greenbacks they help to :D
if our wounderful web master e mails me i can send him a list and a "map"
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It the vanagon rescue list on the limbo web site?
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here you go both lists
http://vw.upnorth.net/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm (http://vw.upnorth.net/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm)
http://www.type2.com/rescue/faq.html (http://www.type2.com/rescue/faq.html)
WARNING do not print the airs list some states take up to 50 pages.
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TTT
tools
Bentley Manual
Multimeter
Spare parts, depends on engine
jug of coolant if it's a waterbloxer