John and list, I am pretty postitive that Bentley doesn't make a manual for
the Vanagons in South Africa or if they do it is just for the dealer.  I
looked into getting a manual from VW of South Africa a while back (as it would
be nice to go along with our conversion kits) and they wanted around $300 US
just for one part of a two part shop manual!  I talked to my contact in SA and
he confirmed that there are no manuals made by Bentley for the "end user" over
there just a shop manual used by dealerships and auto shops.  Also he told me
that if VW sold me a manual it would be strange because they usually didn't
sell these to anyone.
As for a reason why, I guess from what I have heard, that the Caravelle is
considered a very high end vehicle over there.  You only have one if you are
"well off".  So if you have the bucks to own one then I guess they figure that
you have the bucks to take it to the dealer to get it worked on.
Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16