Help urgent please...

Discussion in 'Buying a VW Camper' started by tasha, Feb 17, 2015.

  1. Can anybody help please? We are looking at a type 2 bay window 1971 camper today for the first
    time. It has had a complete refurb, engine overhaul etc. etc. It's quite a distance for us to travel for a viewing so I wanted to know what to look for - any definite no's or areas of risk. We are looking to invest in a camper for family holidays with our two young children. It does have a pop up with two bunks but no rear seat belt, which we would need to fit. Don't know how easy that would be? Many thanks for any advice you can give.
     
  2. Take a fridge magnet and a smallish screwdriver. Use the magnet to check for filler, use the driver to probe for filled rust. Spend most of your time UNDER the bus looking for rust. Has ALL the fuel rubber tubing been replaced recently? Have a good sniff in the engine bay for petrol. Go for a ride and try to do a fast left-hand turn (roundabout or such) sniff for petrol again.
    Where are you/is the van? Might be someone close who can have a look with you.
    Good luck.
     
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  3. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Any links to the bus that's for sale?
     
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  4. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    Rear seat belts are dependant on what sort of bed or rear seat is fitted - is yours original, or a newer rock and roll bed?
     
  5. fitting belts is not a big issue, i added two modern inertia reel belts to the back of mine (also 2 kids to transport around). as above, risk areas are condition/rust etc lots of info available if you google, but if you're really new to this, pay for someone to inspect with you. also a good idea to go to a show so you can see lots together.. don't rush your decision and buying the first one you view is normally a bad idea :)
     
  6. Post some pictures ,says so much more than words :thumbsup:
     
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  7. We have decided against it - so don't need to reply to message. Are going to do a course with t2 detectives and inform ourselves first - sensible option!
     
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  8. Thanks so much for your replies
     
  9. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

  10. I had a day out with them when it first started. Good day. Showed electrics, showed and engine came out, how to tune it but not what to look for in the first instance. I think this may be a bit too ahead of what you are looking for.
    Whilst I've not been to Techenders with TLB, the folks I've met are spot on and really know their stuff. I would suggest that you pay a visit to this motley crew for all the ins and out. There will probably be a wide range of interiors for you to look at so you get a better idea what will suit your family.
    There is also a thread somewhere on here on what to look for when buying a bus.
     
  11. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    mmmmm, not sure on that - this won't tell you what to look for when buying a bus, look at a buying guide on here
     
  12. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Come to Techenders. Plenty of buses to look over and it doesn't cost anything. Loads of people to show you what to look for.
    It's like the T2D day but free and very informal.
     
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  13. Go to show or meet. Chat to folks about their buses and what to look for when viewing a potential purchase. You can also check out different conversions and interiors to see what will suit you and your family. Go into this with eyes open. These are old vehicles that can break down, be cold in chilly weather and, with a family, space can be tight! On the positive side, they are great fun, people smile and wave at you and you will meet some fab people. Good luck
     
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  14. If it's yellow buy it. All the best ones are yellow.
     
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  15. where did you see the one you was going to view ? have a flick through some websites look on here at buses for sale then maybe if you see something YOU like then ask what people think , then take it from there . There will probably be someone close who will possibly come with you and give you their experience and knowledge to help . Shows are good but their is so so many different variations it might blow your mind to start with , the main thing is to start with a solid bus with a good strong engine ,especially as you want to get camping init asap . Really think about how your children will fit in and what you like to take camping and how you want to camp too.
     
  16. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    You forgot to mention 'and it goes vrrrrrmmmm vrrrrrmmmmm'
     
  17. That's just a bonus if it does.
     
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  18. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    why you selling yours then? to buy a br.own one?
     
  19. Originally mine was as br.own as yours but some yank decided to paint it yellow. It's still braan underneath, so best of the best.
     
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  20. Thanks again for your useful advice - we just got a little over enthusiastic but yes will go to a few shows and make sure we get a great little bus :)
     

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