Vw Camper Van Sourcing

[themikeymeister]

Hello All

The missus has spotted a nicely maintained camper van and is piling on the pressure for us to get one.

Does anyone know anything about the prices of these things, or where I could buy a bit of a run down one and restore it?

Are there any back street garages who have plenty knocking around, or have they become a but of a rare article.

Any suggestions on where I could get to look at some - anywhere near Sukhothai would be great, but basically anywhere in northern or even the whole of Thailand.

Can anyone recommend any magazines or websites for Thailand that would list the price of these things.

Anyone know how much I could pick up one for up for that requires work, or alternatively how much would I be paying for a nicely done up one?

Had a quick shufty at thaivwclub.com, but in thai, so will need to get the missus to translate.

Cheers

[Flatouthruthefog]

Hello All

The missus has spotted a nicely maintained camper van and is piling on the pressure for us to get one.

Does anyone know anything about the prices of these things, or where I could buy a bit of a run down one and restore it?

Are there any back street garages who have plenty knocking around, or have they become a but of a rare article.

Any suggestions on where I could get to look at some - anywhere near Sukhothai would be great, but basically anywhere in northern or even the whole of Thailand.

Can anyone recommend any magazines or websites for Thailand that would list the price of these things.

Anyone know how much I could pick up one for up for that requires work, or alternatively how much would I be paying for a nicely done up one?

Had a quick shufty at thaivwclub.com, but in thai, so will need to get the missus to translate.

Cheers

The VW Microbus is one of the world's favourites for a 'camper' conversion for many good reasons (don't touch the later Transporter model which is smaller and under-powered).

Vehicles already converted are rare to find, especially the ones with the 'fold up' roofs, as many are being made into mobile bars and food stalls in Thailand now. Best find a good basic 'standard' van or 'bus to start on. I saw one very recently in Chiang Mai on www.autonostalgia.info (in English) at what seemed a decent price. Happy hunting!

[Nickthegreek]

you can try

www.thaisecondhand.com and www.one2car.com.

second site is easier,but if the wife reads thai you are laughing..

[pauls2979]

just saw to WV campers , in need of full interior refurb , they are on the la lu ka road , re near old airport , paint ok ,

man said 90,000 each ,

[Cuban]

A mate of mine was looking at some in Pattaya a few weeks ago - they had mostly Camper van style VWs - of any interest?

[Thanyaburi Mac]

just saw to WV campers , in need of full interior refurb , they are on the la lu ka road , re near old airport , paint ok ,

man said 90,000 each ,

You mean the Lam Luk Ka Road? If so, how far out? Between which klongs? Which side of the road, north side or south?

Mac

[themikeymeister]

Thanks for all the info people.

Will check it out.

90,000 top side, but I reckon there could be some negotiation!!

Cheers

[ignis]

Been looking around the tents for the past month, so have pages of interesting cars....... VW is as follows:

1968 1.6 Manual Camper 235,000

1971 1.9 Auto Camper 310,000

1969 1.6 Mini Bus 210,000

1969 1.6 " " 185,000 rough condition but near my house

1968 1.9 1/2 Converted 200,000

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Transporter

1990 1.6 Manual 115,000

1991 1.9 " Diesel 150,000

1991 2.1 Auto 150,000

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Caravelle

1993 2.7 Auto 280,000

1995 2.5 Auto 245,000

1996 2.5 Auto 265,000

All the above there in the Bang Yai & Nontaburi Area......... In years gone by have owned a number of Campers/Vans so was on my list

Ended up buying a one owner 116,000km perfect unmarked condition, with full service History Audi A6 for 240,000

[edgarfriendly]

ignis, u checked out all those abd went with the A6....

did u have a good look over all of them and not find one u were happy with?

ive been looking around for a few months, but seen mostly bodged, tired looking motors.

i read that the transporters arent as strong as other models, but i never owned so dot like to specuolate.

any further info would be appreciated.

ef

[Murf]

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[edgarfriendly]

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ef

[ignis]

ignis, u checked out all those abd went with the A6....

did u have a good look over all of them and not find one u were happy with?

ive been looking around for a few months, but seen mostly bodged, tired looking motors.

i read that the transporters arent as strong as other models, but i never owned so dot like to specuolate.

any further info would be appreciated.

ef

I have owned a 67 Camper van in Europe for a few years, never had any problems, the only problem was the canvas on the roof, constant lifting up the roof + the hot sunshine in South of France/Spain/Portugal..

Re the Transporter have driven them, many 1,000's of km, the only real problem was the gearbox but then at least 3x per week I was towing a twin axle fully loaded trailer... [would trade them at 150,000km, same engine but the 3 different ones I had, all were on the 3rd rebuilt gearbox.

I bought the Audi because of the condition, really wanted a Saab 900 Viggan or the Volvo 850 GLT, the only ones I could find in perfect condition were green, I hate green.. and it is not used much as the main vehicle is a 2008 D-Max..... [the steering is odd the 2006 one was better, but overall the Gold Seris is better that the last 2]

[edgarfriendly]

cheers igfis,

thats mofe like what i was hopiing for.

so outta the VWs u looked over, which wouod u reccomend?

im particularly interested in the diesel transporter and the caravelles.

ive been looking over the pick ups too, any chance u went and got a bunch of info on those?

whats wrong with green, man?

i love a decent BR Green,

ef

chhers bud

[ignis]

cheers igfis,

thats mofe like what i was hopiing for.

so outta the VWs u looked over, which wouod u reccomend?

im particularly interested in the diesel transporter and the caravelles.

ive been looking over the pick ups too, any chance u went and got a bunch of info on those?

whats wrong with green, man?

i love a decent BR Green,

ef

chhers bud

Really it come down to what is the vehicle for? Price your looking to pay ? how long you are thinking of keeping it?

Remember here most of the vans/buses were used as Tour mini busses..

The VW Caravelle were in much better condition, and even the older ones 1994 look up-to-date, from 240,000 baht up, not sure if you will find a diesel,

Mitsubishi Space Wagon/Star around the same price but much lower km.

For the same price you can get a 2002/3 in perfect condition Kai Pregio.

You may want to put on your shopping/to look at list. Mercedes Benz ‘M’ class, there 2.9 diesel a 1998/9 is around 300,000 baht in top condition.

Re Pickups, I can give you the price of every part on all the pickups here… Really it comes down to how long you’re going to keep it ? The cheapest to run and hold a VERY high resale value is Isuzu.. Only Isuzu engines are chain driven, so a little noisier than the others [no problem of belts breaking]

If you want second hand and are going to keep it for years then the same engine pickup at a much cheaper price is the Chevy Colorado.

Ford/Mazda and Toyota are the most expensive for parts and service items. Ford/Mazda do not hold there value here, so a good buy second hand if you’re going to keep it a long time, warning be sure to change the timing belt every 80,000km..

[edgarfriendly]

Gd afternoon.

i didnt read ur entire post yet, im just back online after my laptop got a bit depressed and decided to end it all.

thanks for awesome reply, im gonna read it now.

ef

[pauls2979]

just saw to WV campers , in need of full interior refurb , they are on the la lu ka road , re near old airport , paint ok ,

man said 90,000 each ,

You mean the Lam Luk Ka Road? If so, how far out? Between which klongs? Which side of the road, north side or south?

Mac

sorry for replying late ,

yes lam lu ka rd .

on the left if you are going towards no 9 motorway

ps they are still there

[edgarfriendly]

after a lot of consideration ive almost convinced my self i need 2 vehicles, a pick up for day to day and a camper for my long weekends

i had a look at the M series, real nice!

how old is your A6?

my main criteria are;

sleep in it in comfort, strong engine, not too complicated to repair/get repaired.

im hoping to spend around 200, but could go more for something nice lookin with extras.

isuzu do do a diesel camper but as far as ive seen there not a popular vehicle here.

have you looked into importing a vehicle from say, europe? i know germany has fairly priced relaible vehics, but ive heard getting the paperwork done here could be excruciating.

Ohhh, the considerations......

ef