Hello, Advice Please

[Betsy Bluebell]

Hello,

I have been meaning to join since we bought our van, here I am now sadly considering selling her....

We're moving house and also have a second little one on the way (she was great for the three of us but not sure how we could get seat belts for 2 car seats ).

She has been a great little runner, we enjoyed a couple of weeks in France in her in June and she didn't miss a beat.

Unfortunately there is some rust starting which is our own fault as we never got around to putting her to bed for the winter :( There is one bit that definitely needs work where the roof hinge has pulled away, the rest doesn't look to be major. She also needs a part to do with the exhaust (manifold gasket?). We are in two minds whether to do the work and pop her for sale in the spring or sell her as she is (as time and money are a slight issue!)

She has a massive Viking spacesaver roof and is original and pretty tidy inside for her age. Low mileage, 76000 before start of the reason and we've probably done a few thousand since. MOT until March (she went through last time no problem).

Anyway, as I said we're not definitely selling her right now but I thought it may be worth a post, if there is interest I will get photos of her rusty bits etc. I'll just pop a couple up of her on holiday for now.

What do people think, should we hold out and do the work or sell her in her less than perfect (though in my opinion still gorgeous) state? It's very tricky.

A final question, has anyone ever put a seat belt in the back? I really don't know if it could work with a car seat.

Cheers,

Charlotte.

[FROSTYBALLS]

Hello Charlotte and welcome to TOC.

As regards fitting a rear seat belt(s) in the back, you could contact someone like these - http://www.seatbeltservice.co.uk/gallery-camper-vans.htm - to gain an idea of costs, etc, and to see whether it is viable.

[Betsy Bluebell]

Thanks for that, I'll have a look.

[retro camp]

Hi,

I know this is an old post, but did you ever get rid of your camper?

I am really keen on buying one so please let me know if you are still thinking of selling, and what kind of price you would be looking for to part with her.

Many thanks.