A camping forum for VW bus and camper owners.
VW Camper Family
WELCOME
Hey everyone! If you found this, you found the online home of some very offline people - The VW Camper Family. People into VW bus and van camping. Get involved in the forum or check out the upcoming events. If you are into VW buses, vanagons, eurovans and camping, you should hang out with us. Really, you should.
HOW TO USE THIS SITE:
Post an event: Post an event that you are organizing or know about. People can RSVP right in the event. Please make any comments about the event on the event's page.
General Forum:
This area is for threads of interest to any VW camper.
Groups:
PLEASE JOIN THE GROUPS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN! THAT'S WHERE THE EVENT PLANNING HAPPENS! Groups can be created as specific needs come up. Things that are a help to all people, like "campground reviews", are perfect for this category. Or groups in a specific location.
RULES:
Just two so far:
1. Be nice.
2. Keep the content specific to VWs and camping. All other threads, photos, videos, etc will be removed.
Events
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Groups
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Gold Country Campers (No…
148 members
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Bus city
1 member
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Montana Camping & Driving
18 members
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VW women (For Women only…
88 members
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Camping Gear Reviews
106 members
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California campsite revi…
110 members
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Central Coast Camper Bu…
24 members
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SoCal Campers
40 members
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Camper Cookery
73 members
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Free/Very Cheap Camping
72 members
Videos
Photos
Not necessarily in any particular order.
Forum
Calling all SoCal VeeDub owners!!!! 11 Replies
Started by Christopher Boyd in Uncategorized. Last reply by Mateja9 Dec 29, 2024.
My account hacked before I even knew I had one 3 Replies
Started by Lisa in Sample Title. Last reply by Adam Lunoe Jan 24, 2022.
Let's restart the forum!~ 5 Replies
Started by Westy Wonderland in Sample Title. Last reply by Gerald Cornish Jul 14, 2021.
Treffen cruise
Started by Ma'ili Point Westy in Sample Title Jul 12, 2021.
Choosing 15” tires for my 78 Westy
Started by Marc huffman in Sample Title May 31, 2021.
Hacking of VW Camper Family email 4 Replies
Started by Beth Ann Thompson in Sample Title. Last reply by Beth Ann Thompson Apr 7, 2020.
James Mc and Homer 1 Reply
Started by Jamez in Sample Title. Last reply by Doug Vincent Oct 9, 2019.
Vanlifers Documentary Movie 1 Reply
Started by Armando Costantino in Uncategorized. Last reply by Kevin Hibbs Dec 26, 2018.
Senior Lifetime Pass rates going up 1 Reply
Started by John LaTorre in Uncategorized. Last reply by Gene Burris Aug 10, 2017.
VanAlert App - New! 2 Replies
Started by Craig & Barbara in Uncategorized. Last reply by westywoman (Melissa) Aug 7, 2017.
Latest Activity
"I canceled my reservation for Site 21, maybe someone can snatch it up."
"All thumbs here. I wanted to show the booking window closes , not- nvm oh see. What the heck. "
"Sad to read that. Someone needs to contact Melissa. It’s a good site. The booking window nvm oh see Friday for two night stay and Saturday for a one night stay. "
"Things are not looking good for my attendance. My vehicle will not be ready in time. I am putting this out there in case anyone wants my Site 21 before I cancel my reservation."
Pre-Turkey Day Coma Inducing Food Fest at Sandy Beach Campground, Rio Vista
November 13, 2026 at 2pm to November 15, 2026 at 11am
Who could be thinking about turkey at a time like this you may ask ?! Well, I am, for one. It's time again for the annual GTG at Sandy Beach in Rio Vista Ca. Bring dish, something on the dish, your favorite camp chair, and enjoy the company of like minded peoples. This gathering is open to all people, all ages. Camp with how you came. Past, present, and future VW owners. Everyone has a story. Repeat the mantra after me: Bring wood - Bring wineSee More
"Another angle to that topic Melodie, is that there's time to see if sites are open. If you did come with intent of selling the Vangaon, you might get some insight for value and/or condition. You might find someone at the CG who…"
"I just looked at my records and found I never did reserve the spot I had picked out so, sorry, I don't have something to give up. I surely do miss my memory. Anyway, have a wonderful Turkey Day campout. If I don't…"
"Unfortunately, I find I cannot attend. Sounds like fun and I know it will be. I'm actually thinking of selling my 1987 Westphalia weekender. ;-( I've had it since 1991 but rarely drive/use/or camp in it any…"
Pre-Turkey Day Coma Inducing Food Fest at Sandy Beach Campground, Rio Vista
November 13, 2026 at 2pm to November 15, 2026 at 11am
Who could be thinking about turkey at a time like this you may ask ?! Well, I am, for one. It's time again for the annual GTG at Sandy Beach in Rio Vista Ca. Bring dish, something on the dish, your favorite camp chair, and enjoy the company of like minded peoples. This gathering is open to all people, all ages. Camp with how you came. Past, present, and future VW owners. Everyone has a story. Repeat the mantra after me: Bring wood - Bring wineSee More
"Not to worry . I can set it up. There’s still time. It’ll work out. "
"Regis said "That’d be helpful. Have you determined if you’re able to come for both days ?"
Not yet. But I'll make sure the tent is there, even if I have to come up Friday to set it up. We'll see what the weather…"
"Friendly reminder. The CG is strict about check in times, be it one day or two. "
"Historically , party central has been at site 4. You won’t have far to roll , trip, stagger, crawl ,or somersault back into the van being in site 2"
Member Blogs and Sites
Member Blogs & Sites:
Here Today Vanagon Tomorrow
The Zen Bus Adventures
Wes the Westy
Rusty's Westy
Backroads Wanderer
Surrey Split
Gus The VW Bus
Rocket Sulpher
Barbara the VW Camper
A man. A woman, A plan. A vanagon.
The Adventures of Gloria Clementine
Living The Dream
The Bustache
The Life and Times of Doodle
The Air Cooled Pig
Bodes Well
Elementhis
Big Blue's Online Carburetor
Ludwig & Gertie's Adventures
jennromy.blogspot.com
YesWeCan Camper Van
Little Van That Could
Clubs
Nationwide Clubs:
Full Moon Bus Club
LIMBO
Midwest Bus Clubs:
Buskatiers
Pacific Northwest Bus Clubs:
WetWesties
Coasties-n-Vanagons
River City Volkswagen Club
Kansas Bus Clubs:
Mokan VW Club
New York Bus Clubs:
Empire VW camping
Michigan Bus Clubs:
Buses By The Beach
Missouri Bus Clubs
Aircooled Missouri
Burning Man Bus Club:
VW Bus Camp
Annual Campouts:
California:
Bus City
Train Spotting
Nebraska:
Bustoberfest
Virginia:
Natural Bus
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Blog Posts
Making Eleanor roadworthy...
Posted by Michael H Slack on March 5, 2014 at 12:30am — 10 Comments
Out With The Old... Sadly!
Posted by Stephen Robbins on January 4, 2014 at 3:21pm
69 VW Adventurewagon
Posted by Regina on December 2, 2013 at 4:01pm
Finnon Lake, Placerville
Posted by Larry Rust on October 18, 2013 at 11:00am — 3 Comments
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