I’m 20f and getting angsty in the ski town I moved to a few months ago. I’ve been looking into a roadtrip for ages but it’s newly become a solo trip so i’ve been considering a camper van for the piece of mind. I’ve always been interested in this era of cars and saw this one posted on facebook earlier today. I instantly fell in love but unfortunately don’t know as much about cars and their durability as I would like to.
The description read as such:
“Clean, well kept, all appliances work, most can be gas or electricity. Toilet area. New battery. Runs well, would need an oilchange and propane filled. Awning needs move. 79,000 km. 5.2 L engine. Tow Hitch. Cruise control. Tilt steering. New audio deck and speakers. A/C works”
It’s $10,000CAD but I figure I’d be able to negotiate the price down a bit. I plan on being on the road for 2-3 months and hitting a few of the US National parks while also doing workaways, so I won’t be clocking a too many kilometres each day. Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
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Expect cranky old car/van issues for any vehicle this age. You’re going to want to get a PPI from someone who knows these older vans (if not an RV). Ask your city subreddit for mechanic recommendations.
Expect eye wateringly poor fuel economy btw. The 3 speed autos get 11-13mpg when working well, and the 4 speed auto might get as much as 16mpg under ideal conditions.