This seems to be latest craze. Especially with VW T25 models (1980-1990). Buying a 'GOOD' UK can sometimes be quite difficult to find as there are now numerous 'so called' dealers buying them,pinting them and selling them on for £££.
I have found that if your interested in buying a VW Camper especially the T25 version, buying one from europe will not only save you £ but you a lot more likely to get a much better van for your money. Or if you dont fancy importing one yourself (which is a lot less hassle than it seems) Buy a van that has recently imported and NOT messed with.
If you want to buy a van in europe yourself either try the relative ebay site i.e. ebay.de for germany or much better start searching google for VW Transporters for sale in Munich ETC ETC you'll be amazed at how many there are. Flights are now so cheap with companies like ryanair and easyjet it will probably only cost around £50 mark to get there. You will find most europeans will be happy to meet your at the airport.
Then have a leisurely drive back. Obviously thats a very simplistic look at it but it is very easily done. There are now 3+ businesses set up specifically doing this so if you dont fancy driving seek ones of these out and buy a readily imported one.
Have you recently imported a van from europe??? post your comments
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Well 2008 Dubfreeze show certainly lived up to its name. Ruddy Freezing.
Day started off with a 5.30AM alarm ringing..... NOT Good. On the Road at 6.15 for the 40 minute drive up the M6. Arrived bang on 7 o'clock, to find a big queue of Traders in front of me waiting to get in. Luckily this cleared very quick and i was starting to set up the stall by 7.20.
When the doors opened at 9am i could not believe the amount of VW Beetles and Campers already in the car park and the Huge queue already formed. With some swift work by the people on the door the queue quickly went.
As i was working on a trade stand it was difficult to guess the number of visitors but in the 15 years i have been selling at Dubfreeze (bugfreeze) It was definatley the busiest i have ever seen. All the traders i spoke to had done brisk business from start to finish and all the Public bar none spoke very highly of the show.
This is a 100% dead certainty for next year, just hoping the rest of the shows this season can be as well oragnised and as busy as this one.
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Perhaps the most desirable and sort after version of the VW Camper (Bay window models 1968-79) is the 'Westfalia' Conversion. There are different westfalia conversions but the roofs on these are all Superb.
The interiors are of excelllent and lasting quality. They also offer all the extras a Camper Van should have. If you can afford the extra money that a Westfalia converted Van costs then go for it. It will hold if not increase in value and you get the extras that come with a quality name.
An area worth checking is the front axle beam. Ancillaries such as Bump stops,Ball joints and shock absorbers are easily replaced at no great expense. But the Main axle beam is NOT. this is a big job. US Imported Camper Vans should NOT have any problems with front axle beams, But UK and European seem to suffer quite badly.
I have seen beams that have literally rotted through, Big Time. The problem is welding, I have know a lot of Garages FAIL a mot because of welded repaired beams, but some do pass. Personally if i was buying a VW Camper i would NOT buy one that has had the axle welded.
The best way to check the axle is to take the wheel off. The main problem areas are around where the Bump stops are and the Bottom of the axle corners, where they extensivley rust. If it has been welded it will clearley be seen. Please also take a small screwdriver to scrape away any dirt to see how it looks.
There are a few suppliers now around supplying rust free imported Front Axles so its worth pricing them up.
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A major area for concern on all VW Campers are the front wheel arches and inside the fron wheel arch itself.
The Front arches are very prone to rotting away. A big problem with this is that over the years these get bidged up and people end up either filling them or sticking a cheap outer repair panel on them. These are awful and simply hide the rust and rot underneath.
If your are considering buy a van make sure it has had complete fron wheel arches fitted. If your van need front arches there are two options.
1. A replacement Complete front arch
2. A Genuine VW complete front arch
If you want to spend a couple of days fitting the arch then buy the replacement. If you want it to fit and be of a decent quality BUY THE GENUINE arch. These are a bit more expensive BUT will save you hour and hours of labour guarenteed.
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An extremely common place on a VW Camper very prone to rusting is is the Battery Seat. This can be caused by the battery leaking acid aswell as being a bit of a water and leaf trap underneath.
This is located in the engine bay on the right hand side. To check this is a Must. Its a bit of a pain as the battery has to be removed. But if you are spending ££££ on a VW Camper i woiuld seriously recommend spending at least 5 minutes removing it. If the seller is selling a genuine van they will have no problems removing this to show you how good their van is.
When check the tray under the battery check the exact same area on the left side. Although this is a lot less prone to rusting.
