1985 Vw Volkswagen Camper Westfalia Campmobile Westy Class B Rv Vanagon Gl on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:250000 Color: Brown /
Tan

Location:

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.9L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: WV2ZB0251FH006377 Year: 1985
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: GL
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Steering, Air Conditioning
Mileage: 250,000
Sub Model: Westfalia
Exterior Color: Brown
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

This is an AUTOMATIC 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper in the higher GL trim with power steering. It is very easy to drive, and will park anywhere! It is in very good condition considering it is almost 30 years old. The interior is in great shape, there are no stains or odors. It is a full camper that will sleep 4 adults and has a stove, sink, and fridge, and they all work as they should. The fridge is 3-way: electric, battery, and propane. You can drive with the fridge pilot light lit in this camper, which is something most can't do (it blows out). It has a 5 (or so) gallon fresh water tank, and a 3lb. propane tank, which lasts me the whole season.

The way the Westfalia works is like this: the lights, radio, clock, DC outlet (cigarette lighter) and fridge will all draw from the vehicles battery. When you plug in, the outside electricity will ONLY juice the electrical outlet, and the fridge (when you flip it's switch to electric). That's it! The lights, radio, clock, and DC outlet will STILL run down the vehicle's battery, leaving you unable to start the engine by morning. I've added a dry cell auxiliary battery as the 'house' battery that remains isolated from the vehicle's starting battery so you'll always have a full charge for the engine even if you run the house battery completely down (which will happen even if you're plugged in because the only way to recharge the batteries is to run the engine). I've solved that problem by adding something additional you don't see on small RV's: a 55 amp power converter. What that does is maintain the charge in the house battery when plugged in, so you NEVER have to worry about depleting the house battery and can power all of your lights and DC accessories in the entire camper as long as you remain plugged in! Furthermore, it acts as a battery tender and will keep the house battery properly maintained with boost and trickle charging as needed when the camper isn't in use during down time (especially over the winter), just plug the camper in.

I ran an electrical cord up to the shelf above the galley for additional power outlets up and out of the way. It is completely hidden, and has proven to be VERY useful!

There is a dent behind the driver's door, and some (but not a lot) of rust on the body. There is no rust underneath the camper (frame and chassis). It is a very solid vehicle.The odometer says 252,xxx, but the engine has been rebuilt at some point, and the transmission was rebuilt less than 10k miles ago. I made many little repairs and improvements, and just replaced the throttle cable. The A/C does not have a belt to the compressor. I got it this way and never looked into the A/C system, so it currently doesn't work.

It's not a perfect vehicle and could use some work, but it runs great, and has been very reliable. With a new coat of paint and some TLC, it will make a great camper for years to come! It has served my family well for the past 5 years, but my little family is growing, so we stepped up to a class b camper. We are going to miss it greatly, and hope it goes to someone who will love it as much as we do!

The camper is located in CT, and I recommend seeing it in person to evaluate it for yourself. Feel free to contact me with any and all questions.

CAMPING SEASON HAS JUST BEGUN, GO AND MAKE SOME MEMORIES !!!

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