10-08-2015, 01:06 PM
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The van is a v w 125 . I've found out its 35 yrs old 1981. It's had 9 former owners and she has had it two years . Don't know mileage. Viewing tonight at 7.30 . Thanks all for advice. Won't jump into anything too quickly though ...even if it looks lovely through my eyes
10-08-2015, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Grumblewagon
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Find out what the base vehicle is and who the converter was(eg Devon, Autosleepers, Holdsworth etc) then go a google to see what other similar vans are being sold for.I've never owned a VW camper, but my general opinion of them is that they are small inside - like a TARDIS in reverse. For that money you could get a much newer Ford Transit / Renault Traffic etc based van.
The cooker unit swung outwards so we could cook either outside or inside and it was easy to remove entirely.
We usually took it out and left it in the tent to give us plenty of extra space.
10-08-2015, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Grumblewagon
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Find out what the base vehicle is and who the converter was(eg Devon, Autosleepers, Holdsworth etc) then go a google to see what other similar vans are being sold for.I've never owned a VW camper, but my general opinion of them is that they are small inside - like a TARDIS in reverse. For that money you could get a much newer Ford Transit / Renault Traffic etc based van.
10-08-2015, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachel
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Some of the conversions have just too much stuff, like fixed cupboards ... we had a Devon, which was simple and versatile. The cooker unit swung outwards so we could cook either outside or inside and it was easy to remove entirely.
We usually took it out and left it in the tent to give us plenty of extra space.
10-08-2015, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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That's reason last few we have had we made ourselves - strip out a caravan interior and put it into a van, minus the shower - never can see much point to them in a van..
Shower in a van ? NOOOOOOO
10-08-2015, 02:35 PM
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We certainly enjoyed both making them and using them, but have got a static caravan now much less hassle and bed is made up ready at all times which is such a luxury after so many years of making them up every day in various vans and caravans.10-08-2015, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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We certainly enjoyed both making them and using them, but have got a static caravan now much less hassle and bed is made up ready at all times which is such a luxury after so many years of making them up every day in various vans and caravans.
Not sure if I saw it when it was up but it evidently worked well for them.
woops ... going off topic
10-08-2015, 03:10 PM
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Something as old as this van needs an expert eye cast over it. Volkswagens can rust in some nasty, hidden away places and they cost a bomb to put right. Could be a great buy or could be a lot of expensive trouble. Take someone who knows what they are doing and knows what to look for.10-08-2015, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MKJ
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Something as old as this van needs an expert eye cast over it. Volkswagens can rust in some nasty, hidden away places and they cost a bomb to put right. Could be a great buy or could be a lot of expensive trouble. Take someone who knows what they are doing and knows what to look for.
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