Good morning/afternoon/evening/whatever campers...

[Fire_an_ice]

Hello! We've been lucky enough to borrow a Cali for a while, with intent to buy. First night away done... Few little wrinkles to sort out, hence the forum membership. Want to return it in tip-top condition.

 

[TripleBee]

Hello and welcome.
You borrow the van from someone you know, or do the current owners let you borrow it before you buy from them?

 

[Fire_an_ice]

Borrowing from someone I know, hankered after one for years, so we're using this opportunity as a "try before we buy" sort of deal

 

[TripleBee]

I hope everything works out for you!

 

[Fire_an_ice]

I hope everything works out for you!

Thank you! Thanks for the welcome, also. Couple of little fixes done, the sliding roof hatch and I've been working on the good ol' sink water pump issue (I say "good 'ol" because there seem to be MANY threads on the subject already! Long story short... New pump on the way. This one is well beyond saving.

 

[TripleBee]

Oh, you are already fixing the van? You must be very certain in buying it then?
If you are in to camping, you will not regret this decision.

 

[Fire_an_ice]

Absolutely! I want to return it in better state... And yes, very into camping, this is definitely a good progression.

 

[bigmac77]

Maybe you should check out the roof.

 

[Fire_an_ice]

Maybe you should check out the roof.

Hi. Check it out for what?

 

[bigmac77]

Hi. Check it out for what?

The roof has a long standing and well known fault of corroding. Do a quick search on the forum and you’ll see a lot of discussion.