There I was….

[Paceship.org]

I ended up wasting the entire day going to look at a VW camper I saw on Craigslist that turned out to be leaking oil like the Exxon Valdez. Should have gone sailing instead for sure, ......Dave Kautz

If helpful - I know a lot about those VW Campers and have a few so happy to answer question.  Get in touch if you keep looking.  I'm vanis13 on this VW forum https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=20

re: VW camper vans - Paceship PY23 2,300 displacement plus outboard, gear, and trailer (before cleaning after sitting under a FL tree for 2 years).

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[Dave K - SF Bay]

I towed my O'Day 192 home from where I bought it with an '85 Westfalia. It was fine on flat ground.......

I'm torn between wanting an early air-cooled one for the simplicity (and because I'm really familiar with the type IV engine from my Bay Window buses back in the day) or getting a late one with power steering and an automatic. I don't think I would tow anything heavier than my P-15 with it. I have a Volvo T5 wagon for towing the O'Day - it's rated for 3,300 lbs.