Big Island, Small Community

Finnegan, our 1986 van, began dripping coolant shortly after we arrived on the west coast of Newfoundland. I connected online with the Happy Campers of Newfoundland — 200+ stalwart VW van owners.

Over the past 10 days, we had Steve in Humber Village do a temporary repair, Ambrose in Boyd Cove root around in an old Westy for a part, and Scott in Topsail receive our online order and replace the coolant tank. No one would take one thin dime for their labours.

Along the way, we’ve had serendipitous encounters with other VW owners and fans. Like the person who left a note under our windshield. And once you get talking to a Westy owner, there are tales to be told.Read more