Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:42:46 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Value of my van? Was Poptop conversion
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Eric, we all get old, and Bonnie and I haven't been able to use the camper
nearly as much as we'd like in the last two years. Yes, the camper is
mostly stock, but the refrigerator has been removed. We haven't made any
active plans toward selling, but will probably do so in the next year or
so. Our daughter's family doesn't want it, though they camp a lot. And
how can I blame them, given the maintenance requirements. But someone will
want it.
On Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 4:14 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi David,
>
> I changed the subject to match your question and separate from
> Jon’s thread.
>
> Are you actually selling your camper or just looking for the value right
> now?
>
> Best of luck. I always liked the sound of your camper. It sounds like
> you kept it mostly or all stock, and well cared for, but also used it and
> enjoyed it. Sounds like a great way to enjoy the van.
>
>
> Best,
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
> > On Jul 21, 2024, at 9:10 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > These vans being "so desirable," can anyone give me a reasonable estimate
> > of market value for a 1991 Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 L engine, body
> "fair"
> > as defined by Edmunds.com? Color tan if that matters. Original tent
> still
> > in great condition. Refrigerator removed, replaced by GoWesty shelving.
> > Service has been kept up since my ownership starting in 2008, nearly new
> > tires.
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> There were people selling Safari-type roofs within the last few years.
> Not
> >> pop tops but permanently raised roofs. That might be an option too.
> These
> >> vans are so desirable now I’m sure there would be interest in any camper
> >> conversion.
> >> Jeff
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Jul 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Well, it appears I am still dealing with my Vanagon Carat with Subaru
> >>> ENGINE, i thought the van was dead, gone, after the tree fell on it.
> >> Turns
> >>> out it is a very good candidate for pop top conversion into a camper
> >> maybe.
> >>> Anyone done this before? How hard are those tops to come by and
> >>> install? And at what cost, - both for the top and the labor.. May
> need a
> >>> top shipped in. Just plain vanagons are scarce as hen's teeth around
> >> here.
> >>> Would it be worth the effort? Would value go up enough to justify it?
> >> Just
> >>> thinkING. I sure would like to resurrect this van, even if I don't keep
> >> it.
> >>> .
> >>
>
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