Comments on: The VW Bus

By: marylu

marylu — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:35:36 +0000

i have said for years living in a vw bus would be a dream come true. i envy you!

By: Hal Mooney

Hal Mooney — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:27:51 +0000

I’ve always loved VW’s! I’ve been befriended by 2 Beetles, a Karmann Ghia, and 2 camper buses. The buses are great for all kinds of uses. I seldom got to camp with mine, but it was great for relaxing lunch hours. There will be another one in my life someday!

By: John @ Vintage VW Cars

John @ Vintage VW Cars — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:57:35 +0000

Fantastic post – you’ve featured some great buses. As chance would have it I am good friends with Pat and Ali from bumfuzzle – they sure do have a fantastic bus, and a fun life traveling the world.

Thanks for sharing some VW love with the link to my VW buses for sale page as well.

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By: John Hamilton Farr

John Hamilton Farr — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:22:14 +0000

Another commenter mentioned the [non-existent] heating system. If you live or drive in a cold climate, FORGET IT. Completely hopeless. I’m not kidding. Defroster? Hahaha! Slush splashed on your windshield will freeze instantly and you will go blind and die.

The only VW bus I would consider buying is one that’s lived its entire life in southern California, NEVER WENT TO THE BEACH, and was maintained by a fanatic with deep pockets. If you buy such a vehicle, don’t ever drive farther than you want to walk. They’re very fragile, designed for gentler times and little countries.

I have no idea where you would even get parts these days. I had to haunt junkyards years ago, and all of those buses have long since been hauled away.

By: John Hamilton Farr

John Hamilton Farr — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:09:02 +0000

DON’T DO IT!!!!!!!!! Forget it, leave this page immediately, never think of this again. Old VW buses are gloriously cool and fun to drive. They also break all. the. time. Owning one these is a labor of love. You also have to love to labor. AND they can’t keep up w/ traffic on modern highways.

I’ve owned three of them. I loved them all, but every one was hideously unreliable. DON’T DO IT, not as a primary vehicle and especially not as something for long-distance travel. Just for fun, sure, but even then you will always, always have to work on it. If that’s your favorite activity, you’re all set!

By: mark

mark — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:44:12 +0000

Food: Try joining the WWOOF network and can your own food
Refrigeration: 12 volt Engel portable refrigerator
Power: Solar panels can be mounted temporarily when parked
Security: transmission locks, DIY lo-jack

I am currently concluding an initial restoration on a 78′ Camper. My biggest concern is police harassment and profiling.

Another disadvantage not mentioned is having to seek out toilets.

By: Robato Kun

Robato Kun — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:02:04 +0000

Found your blog because I am preparing my 1970 Westfalia for a 6 week journey up the California Coast. I have owned my Bus for 5 years and she is with me until the very end. Regards, Robato

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:58:29 +0000

The VW Bus ist one of the best and beautiful cars in the world.

Cool blog.

Nice greetings.

Peter

By: Tiny House Living , Archive » The Bus is Back

Tiny House Living , Archive » The Bus is Back — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:06:48 +0000

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