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how can I tell if my high top van is a panel van conversion?
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The windows are the giveaway. Campers based on the microbus or caravelle have windows all round and these are "flush" with the bodywork. Whereas converted panel vans tend not to have windows all round and aftermarket windows(because of the seals) stand slightly proud of the body. If you post a picture we can give you a definitive answer....I hope that's not to confusing. Mark
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will attempt to post pics tomorrow.......will I really be able to post them?, yeah cause you will



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PS....van has windows all round but also has seals with the inserts!
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Wear Sunsreen wrote:PS....van has windows all round but also has seals with the inserts!
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Re: Conversion
pocolow wrote: Whereas converted panel vans tend not to have windows all round............
Not true. Auto-Sleepers have windows all round as do Autohomes campers.

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Quite right ..I stand correctedBowton Lad wrote:pocolow wrote: Whereas converted panel vans tend not to have windows all round............
Not true. Auto-Sleepers have windows all round as do Autohomes campers.

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Re: Conversion
caravelles have seals with inserts also......
the definitive answer is with the pictures.
the definitive answer is with the pictures.
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Ok here goes, hope from these pics you may be able to tell me






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That's a converted panel van.
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Re: Conversion
Yep, conversion like mine
Rust like mine.
The good news is the rust on a flush window should be easier to sort, than on a recessed window
Rust like mine.
The good news is the rust on a flush window should be easier to sort, than on a recessed window
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Re: Conversion
Wardrobe and dodgy seat fabric like mine
It's nothing a great deal of time and money can't fix
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86' 1.9 D.G. Autosleeper poptop in white.