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Our 72 Bay Campmobile / Westfalia is called 'Pumper', she's a wannabe Fire Truck:-) We have been full time travelers in Pumper for the last 4 years travelling over 70,000 road miles, and 20,000 miles on the oceans, and through 40 countries. We've travelled 46 of the lower 48 states, Mexico, Central America, South America and Europe. You can check out our blog at www.rweethereyet.com . It has been essential to keep Pumper performing at her best and looking her best so things get fixed or replaced right away, both mechanically and aesthetically, after all she is our everyday transport and home, we have slept in her 90% of the time. That's why we just had her painted, too many stone chips after all the roads we have travelled. She has never seen a Canadian winter, we always follow good weather. She is a magnet for people because she is such an eye-catcher, you will have new friends wherever you go. Originally a California car with the State of California identification still in place beneath the passenger door. We have the original owners manual and documentation. We purchased Pumper in Washington 4 years ago specifically for our adventure. She was mostly restored but we have made many enhancements and changes. Btw, we are non-smokers. There is absolutely no reason that you could not jump in and enjoy your summer driving wherever you want. There is no outstanding maintenance that would prevent you doing this. We just drove back from Mexico through the Mexican central mountain region and she ran like a charm. I change the oil and filter and grease the front end every 2500 miles, and always check the valve clearances and tune up the engine at the same time. Because of our travel we carry a good supply of parts including a complete change out of the ignition system. The spare parts are included in the sale. We have the 2 children's' cots, one for in the pop top and the other above the driver and passenger seats. Nice set up for a family of four. Also have the rear door mosquito screen and screens for the driver and passenger windows. The louvered windows are screened. So why are we selling Pumper? The reason we began our travel odyssey in 2009 was due to Wendi's (the co-pilot) health, and we did not know how many years we would be able to do what we had always dreamed of doing. Unfortunately for health reasons we need to be less radical in our travel and we have bought a 5th Wheel and truck to travel in a little more luxury and restrict our travel closer to home although we still want to be full-timers. We could put her in storage which is why we have a reserve on the bidding but she was made to be driven, and to think of her sitting in storage for next 5 years would just not be right. It's time for someone else to enjoy her. We have lots more images if you are really serious in bidding and I will provide any information you need on her maintenance record. Shipping would be the buyers responsibility and we would require a deposit at auction close, with payment within 3 days of the close of the auction. PayPal would be good. No panic to pick her up, we don't need her out of our driveway or garage, but you might want to make it quick to enjoy the summer and all the attention she gets. |
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