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1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Popup Camper - 88,000 Miles, Good Shape, No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:87978 Color: vent covers and AC adapter cover is missing and/or damaged
Location:

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States
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It's time to sell our beloved 1997 Eurovan camper.
She's in good shape and she's got a lot of life left in her, but we just don't use her enough.

The camper is in great shape mechanically, but is only in fair shape cosmetically.

We've got a video up here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6KSVIDOlo

We've also got a huge photo album up here:  http://imgur.com/a/hUOAc

Below is everything we know that's wrong with the van.
We've tried to take pictures or video of all the described issues.
  • Small rust spot on driver's side door sill
  • Driver's side power mirror works, but is sluggish
  • The exterior vent covers and AC adapter cover is missing and/or damaged
  • There are dents in the rear door from a small fender bender
  • The hyrdraulic arms for the pop top are worn, and won't hold the popup erect (we are including a tennis racket that does the job well)
  • The inside cover of the sliding door is damaged and peeling off
  • There's a small tear in the misquito netting of one of the poptop windows
  • The poptop canvas is a bit moldy
  • The deep cycle camper battery needs to be replaced (not the primary vehicle battery)
  • The gear selector cover is cracking up
  • The driver's side rear light / blinker assembly is cracked (but works fine)
  • Two of the tires are pretty old, but probably will last you for a bit
Other than these issues, the camper is in good shape.
If you are at all familiar with Volkswagen Eurovan campers, then you know that they often go for $20,000 or more.
This is a chance to grab one for a lot less because of some small easily serviceable issues.

That being said, this is a used 16 year old vehicle.
We'd be happy to show it to you in person, if you are nearby.
We are also happy to answer any questions you have.

The following is included with the sale:
  • Tennis racket (aka auxillary popup stand)
  • Air conditioner and AC bench to hang off passenger window
  • Oil filter and air filter
  • Tempurpedic mattress cover
  • Various tarps
  • Eurovan camper manual

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