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VW Camper Van Hire

Hiring is an excellent way of getting the feel of a VW campervan, particularly the VW bay window camper, as they’re the model most often available.

You could rent one near where you live to go touring in, or as an extra comfortable way of doing festivals. If you're planning a trip to another area of the country or abroad and like the plan of your own camper van for at least part of your trip, there are hire bases in a large number of countries.

You can hire VW camper vans in Hawaii, Australia, Germany and South Africa - the internet is a key tool here.

Watch for extras such as insurance, find out what the local campsite provision is like, where to get provisions, and plan your route. Check out the rental company - are they organised and efficient? How do they maintain their vans - is very ad hoc or can they show you records? Some companies are just a couple of individuals with a camper or three (which may be fine if they look after their campervans properly); others have modern controlled inventory and tracking systems.

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Honda Element's special features are for the dogs

Honda Motor Co. says its Honda Element sport utility vehicle, assembled in East Liberty, will offer dog-friendly features starting this fall.

Honda said that the vehicle will likely contain a cushioned pet bed in the cargo area with an elevated platform; pet restraint systems; a rear ventilation fan; and a spill-resistant water bowl.

Executive Vice President of American Honda John Mendel says the components are intended to transform the Honda Elements into the "ultimate dog car."

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association Inc., 39 percent of all households own at least one dog, with an estimated total United States dog population of 74.8 million.