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> 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.
>>>>> .
>>>> 
>>