Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:03:26 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Value of my van? Was Poptop conversion
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Hi David,
Yes, someone will want it.
we have conversations with our friends about where our vans will go after us. It would be nice to find younger folks that want to enjoy and caretaker them. Many of us are in our 50’s and 60’s but other friends still traveling and camping in them are in their mid 70’s so I’m hoping for many more years. Some day though I’ll need to try to find that person to take over.
Getting some value back is helpful. But, when the time comes, I hope to find someone with a joy in using the van, and mechanical ability to either maintain or upgrade the vans.
My second van has brought me great joy and allowed me to do more things. I am grateful that the previous owners valued getting the van to a good care taker rather then getting the most cash out of the sale.
The worst thing is when an uncaring person purchases a van then runs them into the ground.
I hope you get to enjoy your van right up until you pass it on to the next person.
Best,
Eric
> On Jul 26, 2024, at 10:42 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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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