| It is always a sluggish affair to go shopping for a used | | | | 5. Contact a Volkswagen dealer and check for |
| camper. Volkswagen Vanagon was produced only | | | | contacts that might own one. Even the dealer might |
| from 1983. Up until 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon | | | | have used Vanagons to your surprise. Therefore it is |
| campers featured a 4 speed manual or an auto | | | | only helpful to make this study and then try to buy the |
| transmission with electric ignition. The camper may | | | | used van from any other source. |
| include all or some of the features such as air | | | | 6. Try a hand at shopping through sites that sell used |
| conditioner, rear mattress, stainless steel sink, stove, | | | | campers. They are most resourceful. Various models |
| dinette table, large storage space, additional storage, | | | | can be accessed here. They are the best bid for used |
| LPG refrigerator and storage closet. They had power | | | | vans. But go in for a good firm that can be |
| windows and stereo too. In 1986, 5 speed Volkswagen | | | | trustworthy. |
| Vanagon campers were produced. Have a look at the | | | | 7. Or just attend auctions. Car auctions are another |
| internet for models of Volkswagen Vanagon campers. | | | | way to get hold of the car you dreamt of. Tell the |
| And follow these tips; | | | | auctioning firm to let you know when the specific |
| 1. Try to choose a 4 wheel drive rather than a rear | | | | models come up for a bid. Then you can just drop in |
| wheel driven camper. They are upgraded ones made | | | | and make a buy. But beware; they can be a risky |
| during 1986-1991. | | | | affair too. Take a mechanic with you and see if the |
| 2. Engines have a 1.9 liter capacity until 5 speed models | | | | camper is really worth a bid. |
| were churned out with 2.1 ones. Only 4 cylinder option | | | | 8. Browse through the classified ads. A local |
| is available in the camper. | | | | newspaper can hold much information than you would |
| 3. You can get into and out of the camper only | | | | expect to your fascination. But this demands a hell lot |
| through the 2 doors provided in the front. There is a | | | | of time from you. It might take months to spot the |
| back hatch provided in al the models which is a sliding | | | | model you want and then a couple more to make an |
| door. | | | | informed purchase. |
| 4. Buy models that were produced at and after 1987 | | | | 9. Whatever method you choose to purchase your |
| as the engine design went through a sea change then. | | | | used camper, do not forget to obtain paperwork |
| They are better than 1986 models. There were many | | | | regarding the camper. Its maintenance history is equally |
| changes made in the camper during the consecutive | | | | essential. They will form a base for a hassle free |
| year. | | | | owning of the vehicle. |