For What
It’s Worth
- 156 Days and counting
The VW Bus
Linus is a 1978 Deluxe Westfalia, which means it is the top
of the line Campmobile model for that year.
It has the countertop/backsplash that covers and goes over the
two-burner stove and stainless steel sink area, making it usable as a counter
and also is a functional backsplash for stove usage. It has a 4.5 gallon holding tank for water
and sink usage as well as a small fridge that we use for additional storage
since it is so small. It might hold a
six-pack, but it would be quite a tight fit.
Linus sleeps 4 adults with two double beds when the pop-top
is raised as well as a small hammock that installs across the front seats area
for a child or maybe two small ones.
Linus has multiple storage spaces wherever they could stick them as well
as some closet space to hang some garments with a long mirror to check out your
outfit. He also has a dining table that
pivots and if you spin the copilot seat around 180 degrees facing aft, you can
sit across from your other companion during meals. The pop-top has large flaps on each side and
one large one in the front that can be zipped open to allow a breeze to cross flow
with screens in place to keep all the bugs out.
Linus originally had factory-equipped air conditioning,
which is pretty funny. When I got Linus
in September 2005, the air conditioning never worked, so when I had to have the
wiper motor changed, they had to take out the dashboard totally. The mechanic asked me if I wanted the huge and
heavy lower part of the dashboard reinstalled, and I told him no, let’s lose
some of the excess weight if at all possible.
So we kept that part out and made Linus just a little bit lighter in
weight, which every little bit helps when you are working with such an
underpowered propulsion system. I doubt
the AC system actually worked very well even from the factory new. It was a
calculated risk and a sacrifice of a luxury that could of came in handy
someday.
Simple
Joys of Life & Words of Wisdom
“The trick is to
enjoy life. Don’t wish away your days,
waiting for better ones ahead.”
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Snoopy asks
that you please… “Bark Less and Wag More!”
Until next
time… Be Good!
- cb
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