I'm a new EVC owner. I picked up a '97 EVC with 66K miles and an
already-rebuilt tranny back in February. It's not a daily driver and
I've only put a few hundred miles on it. I've had a few frustrations
with it and have spent more than I wanted to on "minor" repairs at
the dealer. Since purchasing it I've become a very regular lurker
here and at the Samba, Vortex, etc. Spend to much time doing that and
one can become afraid to pull the van away from the curb.
Well last weekend I FINALLY got mine out for its maiden camping trip.
It was just one night to meet some friends who had gone out the day
before and secured a good riverside spot in the woods. One hundred
miles from Seattle - the last 17 miles on Forest Service roads that
climed a couple thousand feet over a gnarly pass to a riverside
campsite at the base of a mountain. The EVC performed like a champion
and everyone at camp lusted after the comfy sleeping arrangements,
fridge, running water, heater and stove. It was a joy to hit the road
with minimal gear and then pack up in about five minutes in the
morning for the ride back.
I'll post some pics soon but I just wanted to put a positive post out
here in EV land so we don't forget the reasons we put up with these
tempermental beasts to begin with.
Bruce
Seattle
