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I noticed the frame of my top - 77 bus - was rubbing against the canvas when I put it up. It was also in contact and pushing against it when up. As a precaution I got two iron on patches, normally for kids jeans, and reinforced the canvas with an added layer. They are easy to put on with some...

We went with a Yeti - 45 tucked behind the passenger seat. It gets the job done and cold packs are good for up to 3 days. Strength of the Yeti makes it a great step stool getting up and down to bed. Having all the foodstuffs out on the table at campsites is another plus and facilities cooking...

First thing you need to confirm is working is the horn. Yup. It's distinctive and everyone loves a "toot". It brings more smiles and waves than you can imagine. BEST memories.

The mirrors don't come with washers, which of course is an open invitation to our dear friend rust. I found that garden hose washers fit real nice. Go for the pure silicone.

If you do go for an extinguisher / fire stick etc be sure to keep it handy. I keep mine behind the drivers seat where I can quickly grab it. VW put the bracket for an extinguisher on the rear seat support. I've seen so many there - why not it's stock - well imagine noticing a fire and trying to...