Transportation - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

djfishes · 04-05-2007, 12:54 PM

Just got my VW Vanagon. Working on it day and night to get it ready for the season ahead. It provides a great spot for the Fiance to rest while I fish all night. Just dropped the alternator into it and changed all the belts. I want to get or create a pole holder that sits on the back bumber. Is there anything that you guys can suggest for this? Roof racks would be to high up ( I'd need a ladder ) and inside would be kinda in the head way.
And if you see a vanagon grey with black strips feel free to stop and say hello.

Thanks for your imput.

DJ

Pete_G · 04-05-2007, 01:06 PM

Too bad it's not a Syncro Camper. Then you'd really have the ultimate fishing machine.

As for your question, maybe a cooler rack built to go into a trailer hitch?

Speaking from experience though, vertical 10 footers can be more then a little scary on some roadways. Vertical clearance can be a VERY serious issue.

I was going to mention that above 70 mph or so on windy days they start to sway in a mildly concerning way too, but in a Vanagon that's irrelevant...

Nebe · 04-05-2007, 01:29 PM

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Too bad it's not a Syncro Camper. Then you'd really have the ultimate fishing machine.

yeah for about 2 months until it breaks down

djfishes · 04-05-2007, 02:25 PM

if it goes 70 then i'll worrry

djfishes · 04-05-2007, 02:33 PM

i am dropping cabinets into it, maybe a propane stove and a pergo floor. When i am done i'll be able to live in it and fish shhhhhh..... don't tell the fiance

Nebe · 04-05-2007, 02:55 PM

When i started seriously surf fishing I owned a '79 bay window westfalia .. I went everywhere in it, even drove the beaches a couple times. Didnt even know about the oversand sticker

man i miss that rig

djfishes · 04-05-2007, 03:31 PM

i'll post a pic in the next couple of days

Pete_G · 04-05-2007, 08:49 PM

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i am dropping cabinets into it, maybe a propane stove and a pergo floor. When i am done i'll be able to live in it and fish shhhhhh..... don't tell the fiance

Drop in a Porsche chassis and engine while you're at it:

Nebe · 04-05-2007, 08:53 PM

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Drop in a Porsche chassis and engine while you're at it:

wowzers

Swimmer · 04-05-2007, 10:32 PM

Isn't this the same set of wheels that was in the Kevin Costner baseball movie where he mowed down his corn field to build a baseball field?

djfishes · 04-06-2007, 10:32 AM

that should get me to the surf alot quicker..... still need help on these racks.

JohnR · 04-06-2007, 12:15 PM

That's hilarious....

Racks - PVC Tubes cut & notched

Uncle Matt · 04-06-2007, 12:53 PM

I heard there was one of those Vanagon's still on the road.......

Pete_G · 04-06-2007, 12:54 PM

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i am dropping cabinets into it, maybe a propane stove and a pergo floor. When i am done i'll be able to live in it and fish shhhhhh..... don't tell the fiance

If it's got cabinets, are they suspended or are they on the floor? Either way, there might be wasted space either above or below that could be used?

MAC · 04-06-2007, 12:58 PM

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i am dropping cabinets into it, maybe a propane stove and a pergo floor. When i am done i'll be able to live in it and fish shhhhhh..... don't tell the fiance

Are you putting an addition on this? They're kind of small inside.

djfishes · 04-06-2007, 04:52 PM

Bought this because i just wanted something a little bigger then my CHITFIRE (crossfire) that is the only car i own and trust me a 20#er in the hatch back isn't cool. Thinking of adding a live well to. They are kinda small in the inside but I took the middle 2 seats out today for more room. My parents own a floor covering store and they have alot of left supplies that i can pimp this thing out wtih.

djfishes · 04-07-2007, 09:41 PM

Ripped out the carpet yesterday and to my surprise i found fermenterd bag of pot. In the front seat there was a corner of carpet that was lifted and it was under there.... Considering that i bought this off me future mother inlaw i think i need to have a talk with her

tattoobob · 04-07-2007, 10:09 PM

Ask her for rolling papers

Squid kids Dad · 04-07-2007, 10:31 PM

E-ZEE WIDERS..oh yah

numbskull · 04-08-2007, 05:29 AM

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Ripped out the carpet yesterday and to my surprise i found fermenterd bag of pot. In the front seat there was a corner of carpet that was lifted and it was under there....

I think that came standard with all VW buses back then.