While in Galveston my bus broke down, I called my mechanic and he said it sounded like a starter coil he said use "botch" brand only. I didnt have access to botch but the people at Auto Zone said their off brand would work (lies, all lies) So now I have a coil that I dont think I can return and had to use my last AAA tow to get home!
I can only take solace that even with all the repairs I have had to make with this bus I have still payed less than I would have for insurance on a new truck, new trailer. As well as storage and monthly payments on the same truck and trailer.
I purchased the Van for what most people pay for a down payment on a new car.
- Truck $300 +
- trailer $125 +
- insurance $100 +
$425 x 12(we have had the bus for 12 months) = $5100
- total parts and labor for the bus around $1700
- insurance $840
5100 - 2540 = $2560 in the blue!!!
Hahhhhh, what a I life it is traveling in a Vanagon. It's kind of like being a turtle (sure the rabits run circles around you, even the fat ones) but when you get where you are going you are home! "There is more to life than increasing its speed." Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948) Mission Tejas (East Texas)
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Do you have any pictures of the vangon loaded down with your kayaks and fishing gear? I though doing something like what you have would be a great way to fish the coast on a budget!
yes I do. I will post them shortly
If you ever deciede to sell the van.....find me!!!
I've been wanting one of these for quite a while!!
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