Q
quilkin
Hi, I decided to buy a camper a few months ago. My intended use is taking my bike across to Europe , camping a few days while I explore the area, then moving on, for 3-4 weeks at a time. Occasionally the van will be used by my daughter & boyfriend with a young child.
Originally I wanted a VW T2 (much more character) but viewed a few and decided too risky. So more recently been looking at T5 conversions. I think I want a pop-top (more for head height than for sleeping space) and discovered that non-VW converted tops aren't particularly reliable (can be noisy?), original VW ones are the best (is this true?). Also I would really like aircon. So it seems a Cali is the answer, although the prices are more than my original budget.
Currently on offer near me are two possibilities; one a 2012 model with 71k miles, one a 2008 with 58k miles (which appears genuine from the MOT website)::
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-T5-California-camper-campervan-2012/142540175320
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T5-California/192347703152
The newer one is over my budget but I could strike lucky. Apart from it's age, the older vehicle looks better value. So what I'm asking (I think) is, what design changes would there be between these models which might influence a decision?
Originally I wanted a VW T2 (much more character) but viewed a few and decided too risky. So more recently been looking at T5 conversions. I think I want a pop-top (more for head height than for sleeping space) and discovered that non-VW converted tops aren't particularly reliable (can be noisy?), original VW ones are the best (is this true?). Also I would really like aircon. So it seems a Cali is the answer, although the prices are more than my original budget.
Currently on offer near me are two possibilities; one a 2012 model with 71k miles, one a 2008 with 58k miles (which appears genuine from the MOT website)::
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-T5-California-camper-campervan-2012/142540175320
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T5-California/192347703152
The newer one is over my budget but I could strike lucky. Apart from it's age, the older vehicle looks better value. So what I'm asking (I think) is, what design changes would there be between these models which might influence a decision?