I recently purchased a new '86 Westfalia Weekender. I'm selling my full Camper soon. I bought a Weekender instead because as a tall person, the kitchen cabinets in the full Camper actually prevented me from moving my seat back all as far as I needed for a comfortable drive. I also never used the Camper's sink, fridge, water tank, etc. so "why have it"? I asked myself! I bought the new van over Craigslist from Burbank, CA. I looked specifically for a Cali van because I wanted a clean, rust-free ride for the base of my Subaru engine conversion. More on that to come later! :)
How did I pull off buying a van in another state? A lot of luck, a $500 deposit via a bank transfer, 2 one-way tickets, and a great road-tripping buddy to help drive it home (e.g., my girlfriend, Tania, came along). The thought of a sweet road-trip back to Denver though Las Vegas, NV and Maple Canyon, UT for some sick climbing made buying a Cali van that much easier for sure!
