Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:18:03 -0600
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Value of my van? Was Poptop conversion
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Hey there DMcNeely,, When in Feb is the Bday,,, I’ll be 80 on 20Feb ~
> On 26 Jul , 2024, at 8:42 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> 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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