Whaddaya think?

As Nikki and I dream about being in the NW for another winter (and about me having a job outside the foodservice industry) we often discuss what would be the ideal Baker-mobile. As you know from previous posts, Mt Baker ski area allows overnight parking in their lots, which we did a couple of times last winter. But our Subaru is just a little too cramped for the two of us, Maya the Dog and our gear. We discuss this issue often, well more like I try to convince Nikki that we should get a van often. So our newest poll let's you get involved once again. What do you think would be the best vehicle for ski area parking lot camping? Below are our top two choices. Thanks for voting.

I say the best bet is the VW EuroVan with a pop-top, aka Westfalia or Vanagon. It has all the room we need and a separate sleeping area so we don't have to snuggle up with steamy boot liners and stinky long underwear at night. And it's all one vehicle, nothing to tow, which means nothing for me to destroy while backing up......or going forward. Here's a video highlighting the awesomeness of the VW van.


Nikki likes the idea of a mini trailer. I admit these are pretty sweet. They're made of aluminum so we could tow it with the Suby. It has a double bed that converts to benches and a table; a small sink and a few cabinets. Nikki likes that we could store all our gear in the car, keeping the trailer uncluttered and stink free. Sorry I couldn't find a video hightlighting the T@B's features, here's a picture.