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The van is in great shape. I've kept it road ready and would drive it anywhere. (In fact, we're probably on a trip right now so there might be a few more miles on it by the time you buy it. It is my every day vehicle that gets used to drive to the train station as well.) It seats 7 and sleeps 4. There's a cooler under the driver's side rear-facing seat, which keeps your snacks and bevvies cool. Plus, it has a factory installed auxilliary battery so you can keep it on without draining your battery. It has an easily removable rear-facing seat on the passenger side, fold-up table and of course, the rear bench folds down into a great, big comfy bed. You'll see photos of all of the interior screens and curtains along with the cooler, etc.

The van was in a minor car accident in 2013. Someone pulled out of a lot and into me at a low speed. No frame damage was done and the van was repaired by VW loving experts at a certified auto-body shop. The sliding door was replaced and the passenger side was repainted so it literally looks as good as new. There is a crack in the back gate and a small paint ding on the van. All the curtains are functioning and close up tight for camping privacy. There are extra screens, etc. with the van. The front of the pop top has some canvas repairs to keep it bug free.

I replaced the ac at 124k. All new tires at 136k. New battery, tie rods, ball joints and complete alignment at 141k. New muffler at 145k, which I did pretty much just for YOU dear buyer so that it sounds sweet and runs like a top. I also had the interior detailed so it's clean as a whistle.

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