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Wilson, the 1978 VW Campmobile
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A collection of stories and thoughts about enjoying a vintage Volkswagen in the modern world.
- Added on: May 3rd, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: locoqueso
- Listed in: Classic & Collectible How-To
- Tags: Volkswagen vw camper bus westfalia campmobile
Recent Posts
VW Transporter T2 Bus - Oil Change - 2.0L Type4 Engine
It is time to change the oil before winter gets here. I've been changing the oil in my 1978 VW Campmobile every six months, or about 1,500-2000 miles. According to the manual, the oil should be changed every 7,500 miles, but I don't drive that much e...
The 1978 VW Campmobile...
Volkswagen described the Westfalia Campmobile as "having a cottage that goes anywhere you want to go", and that really is true. Wilson is my home away from home, and I enjoy every chance I can get to take him camping. Even outside of camping, it’s ...
Short drive over the weekend (and now a short break)
We took a short drive up near Racine WI on Sunday. Nothing special, just a drive to run some errands. It really felt good to take the bus out and enjoy the day. I really needed to clear my head. I've been very stressed lately. The drive went well, ev...
Wilson crashes NIVA\'s VW Fest 2009!
We met up with some of the local IAC guys for a VW weekend in McHenry County IL. Our first stop was the Merango Ridge campground. I didn't know what to expect from this campground, but I was pleasantly surprised. The hosts were very friendly and acco...
Passing on the 71 VW Squareback
I've decided to pass on the 71 VW Squareback I wrote about yesterday. On closer inspection of the photos, it looks like rust is bubbling along the sides. Plus, it was converted to dual carbs. The VW is couple hours away and money is tight, so I have ...
1971 VW Squareback for sale
I found a 1971 VW Squareback for sale yesterday and I've been thinking about it all day. I love the Type 3s and have always liked the Squarebacks above the rest. The ad for this one caught my eye and the price is good ($900 OBO). I don't know if I'll...
