VW Campervan / Surfbus for sale - VW T4 Transporter camper

The Devon VW camper conversion company was based in Sidmouth - in Devon. The Devon Company was established in 1956 and by 1971 had 55% of the UK market. This 1979 VW Devon Moonraker Doubletop Brochure has all the feel of the time, complete with brown and orange - and flares. It gives all the detailed specs of the campervan, with a packed range of pictures of the interior, plus happy 70’s family pics - very much shot on location around Sidmouth. Very helpful if you have a similar campervan, or are looking to buy a bay window VW campervan.

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VW Camper Van Front Wheel Arches

Major areas for concern on all VW Campers are the front wheel arches and inside the front wheel arch itself.

The Front arches are extremely prone to rotting away. A huge problem with this is that over the years these get budged up and people end up either filling them or sticking a cheap outer repair panel on them. These are awful and very simply hide the rust and rot underneath.

If you are considering buy a Camper van make sure it has had complete front wheel arches fitted. If your van need front arches there are two choices.

1. A replacement entire front arch

2. A Genuine VW entire front arch

If you want to spend a couple of days to fitting the arch then buy the replacement. If you need it to fit and be of a decent quality buy the genuine arch. These are a bit more expensive but will save you hour and hours of labor guaranteed.

Buying an Imported VW Camper Van From Europe.

This seems to be latest trend. Particularly with VW T25 models (1980-1990). Buying a 'GOOD' UK can sometimes be quite difficult to find as there are now numerous 'so called' dealers buying them, painting them and selling them on for £££.

I have found that if your interested in buying a VW Camper particularly the T25 version, buying one from Europe will not only save you £ but you a lot more likely to get a much better van for your money. Or if you don't fancy importing one yourself (which is a lot less hassle than it seems) buy a van that has newly imported and NOT messed with.

If you want to buy a Camper van in Europe yourself either try the relative eBay site i.e. ebay.de for Germany or much better start searching Google for VW Transporters for sale in Munich ETC you'll be amazed at how many there are. Flights are now so cheap with companies like ryanair and easy jet it will probably only cost around £50 mark to get there. You will find the majority Europeans will be happy to meet your at the airport.

Then have an unhurried drive back. Clearly that's a very simplistic look at it but it is very easily done. There are now 3+ businesses set up specially doing this so if you don't fancy driving seek ones of these out and buy a readily imported one.

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VW Camper Van Hire

Hiring is an excellent way of getting the feel of a VW campervan, particularly the VW bay window camper, as they’re the model most often available.

You could rent one near where you live to go touring in, or as an extra comfortable way of doing festivals. If you're planning a trip to another area of the country or abroad and like the plan of your own camper van for at least part of your trip, there are hire bases in a large number of countries.

You can hire VW camper vans in Hawaii, Australia, Germany and South Africa - the internet is a key tool here.

Watch for extras such as insurance, find out what the local campsite provision is like, where to get provisions, and plan your route. Check out the rental company - are they organised and efficient? How do they maintain their vans - is very ad hoc or can they show you records? Some companies are just a couple of individuals with a camper or three (which may be fine if they look after their campervans properly); others have modern controlled inventory and tracking systems.

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Honda Element's special features are for the dogs

Honda Motor Co. says its Honda Element sport utility vehicle, assembled in East Liberty, will offer dog-friendly features starting this fall.

Honda said that the vehicle will likely contain a cushioned pet bed in the cargo area with an elevated platform; pet restraint systems; a rear ventilation fan; and a spill-resistant water bowl.

Executive Vice President of American Honda John Mendel says the components are intended to transform the Honda Elements into the "ultimate dog car."

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association Inc., 39 percent of all households own at least one dog, with an estimated total United States dog population of 74.8 million.