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Tag Archives: Bostig

The chaos of the rear bumper

June 28, 2015by CGENGO 1 Comment

This unit began as an original Vanagon bumper and a basic receiver hitch welded to the frame. Then we found an old-style GoWesty hitch mounted swing-away bumper. Finally, we added […]

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Motor story; Bostig. A post by Mike!

June 14, 2015by CGENGO 14 Comments

Back in 2010 we were in the same position as many Vanagon owners. We had begun to experience issues with the stock rebuild and were looking for something more reliable. […]

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Pennsylvania- chocolate, family and friendship!

May 6, 2015by CGENGO 2 Comments

 We spent our first night in Pennsylvania camped very near Three Mile Island.  Mike thought it was funny that this elaborate evacuation plan was posted near our campsite.  Fortunately we […]

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Swamp tour= the Atchafalaya

March 17, 2015by CGENGO 3 Comments

While in the area of the Atchafalaya Swamp, there are a few things that really cannot be missed.  Since we already took care of a few of those things, we […]

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In the Louisiana swamps and bayous!

March 15, 2015by CGENGO 4 Comments

We drove out of Texas and started to see sunshine!  Finally the skies had some blue and we could open a few windows.  It took us over three weeks to […]

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The end of Texas (for us)

March 14, 2015by CGENGO 1 Comment

Texas The sun has riz. The sun has set. And here we is. In Texas yet. This little ditty pretty much sums up our experience in Texas.  When the sun […]

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Austin, Texas

March 3, 2015by CGENGO 3 Comments

Upon leaving Big Bend we made a stop in Del Rio, Texas. This cute little town is just across the river from the famous “Heard it on the X” radio […]

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Big Bend National Park- Texas, USA

February 26, 2015by CGENGO 6 Comments

This park is reportedly larger than Rhode Island!  However, with the free map and a few drives along the main routes, you quickly capture the layout and realize the opportunities […]

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Borders, borders, borders!

February 21, 2015by CGENGO 5 Comments

We were able to wrap up business and pleasure in the Verde Valley within good time. The weather was amazing for us, while we were there which allowed us to […]

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Kids and dogs and the Sierra Madre!

October 26, 2014by CGENGO 5 Comments

Yes, there are a lot of kids and dogs in Mexico. Just as there are in the USA. The difference is that these kids go to school for about 5 hours […]

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