Potential Camper-Noob!
Posted: 10 Apr 2009, 19:00
Hey guys!
Although not a noob to 'dubs having owned quite a few in various shapes and forms, my family and I are basically new to campers! I'm trying to establish a knowledge base from this [excellent btw!] forum and a few mech friends.
I've viewed a couple of vans recently, but to no avail and am viewing an '85 Caravelle with a high-top next week. From discussions with the owner over the phone, the history sounds convincing as he's owned it [seemingly as an enthusiast by the sound of it!] for 8 years as third owner - so I have a good idea of some of the work already undertaken [new engine and clutch]. Pics look good too - all very promising.
Other than the normal checks I intend to make on the van [all corners up to check out strutural rust, bearings, brakes, steering etc] what I'm after from you guys is a sort of top 5 or 10 common faults that normally ail the t25s engine, interior or body? I can take them with me then so I feel more confident to appraise the van and make a fair offer on what I find?
Come on guys - sort out a potential van-ner [?]!
Many thanks in advance!!!
Si.
Although not a noob to 'dubs having owned quite a few in various shapes and forms, my family and I are basically new to campers! I'm trying to establish a knowledge base from this [excellent btw!] forum and a few mech friends.
I've viewed a couple of vans recently, but to no avail and am viewing an '85 Caravelle with a high-top next week. From discussions with the owner over the phone, the history sounds convincing as he's owned it [seemingly as an enthusiast by the sound of it!] for 8 years as third owner - so I have a good idea of some of the work already undertaken [new engine and clutch]. Pics look good too - all very promising.
Other than the normal checks I intend to make on the van [all corners up to check out strutural rust, bearings, brakes, steering etc] what I'm after from you guys is a sort of top 5 or 10 common faults that normally ail the t25s engine, interior or body? I can take them with me then so I feel more confident to appraise the van and make a fair offer on what I find?
Come on guys - sort out a potential van-ner [?]!
Many thanks in advance!!!
Si.
