where to look for a cheap camper

Subject: where to look for a cheap camper Sun May 18 2008, 13:46

im after a cheap camper just to use for bug jam and to go do to cornwall in don't care what it looks like but it has to be super cheap.
does anyone know of any good sites or vw camper forums i could try?

Thanks lee

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Sun May 18 2008, 14:02

theres always a good selection on ebay, or www.volksworld.com

although if your budget is too cheap you wont get very far down to cornwall!

just have a hunt around for some reliable bargins!

how much u got in mind?

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Sun May 18 2008, 14:25

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Sun May 18 2008, 14:38

found this but i bet it has gone by now at that price

http://www.magazineclassifieds.co.uk/search/volksworld/details/117350/1979_BAY_WINDOW.php

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Sun May 18 2008, 22:42

they dont exist anymore im afraid Sad

busses, bugs, KGs ad all that are now silly money. cheapest ones ive heard of are mostly rotten.

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Mon May 19 2008, 10:48

To be totally honest, you have to be really careful when you buy a cheap camper - they are often listed as a project and don't have an mot - you will find they are being sold because of the amount of money that it will take to get it on the road.

You may be lucky and find one that's cheap but take someone with you that will know where to look for rust/rot or ask for a few pointers from someone that knows about campers before you go.

The cheapest ones that are roadworthy at the moment seem start at about £2,500 (and they still need welding, etc. to keep them on the road) and as ratlook says, the ones that are cheaper are usually rotten.

Good Luck with your search.
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Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Mon May 19 2008, 10:50

i just sold a bay for 500 it was rotten in a big way

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Mon May 19 2008, 12:03

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Tue May 20 2008, 10:33

this is ture

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Tue May 20 2008, 19:45

well just got back from looking at a T25 on a F plate with twin sliding doors interior needs tydying up 1900cc 4 speed, towbar (could come in handy) with a cd player, took it over to a friend who is an mot tester and got it up on a ramp and she is solid underneath, there is a bit of rust and a small hole in the step up just inside the door. should be an easy repair! needs a new back box and lots of bobywork doing, dents in most pannels and surface rust around the wheelarches. brakes need a new washer on the master cylinder? mot till sept
drives really well:D

what whould you lot say is a good price for somthing like that?

Joined : 26 Mar 2008 Posts : 35 Location : Sunny stives

I think a t25 would be your best option on a cheapy camper. Plenty being broken up for cheap spares and they do drive nicer than a bay. You are not painting a fantastic picture of this one Crying or Very sad

but it sounds like it would do the job and you will always get your money back. Should be easily in your budget to make it a good buy as i take it its not a pukka campervan but a blank canvas ??

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Wed May 21 2008, 17:51

well i have left a deposit with the chap today and should pick it up in a couple of weeks time as he is off down under shortly after that. i have already started sorcing a few parts for her. need to get on some t25 camper fourms and find out what wheels will fit, would like to fit the black 928's of my golf but not sure about adapters as i think the centre bore is bigger on the t25? but like you said Old B'stard starting with a blank canvas so can make it my own.
i will try and get a couple of pics up i took on my phone

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Fri May 23 2008, 17:30

How bout a splittie Wink

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-SPLIT-SCREEN-CAMPER-VAN_W0QQitemZ260236586508QQihZ016QQcategoryZ9873QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

lol!

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Joined : 26 Mar 2008 Posts : 35 Location : Sunny stives

Thats complete crap affraid

but congrats on the T25. I had a twin slider which was great but was a bit of a head scratcher when it came to laying out the interior unless you chose not to use one of the doors Crying or Very sad

Subject: Re: where to look for a cheap camper Fri May 23 2008, 22:58

cheers dude, yea i did think that:scratch: think im going to keep it quite simple inside all im really bothered about is the bed in the back working.
just need to sort out what wheels im going to fit now and find a new silencer or sweet custom one and lower it.