Original sticker price, 2003 VW Eurovan full camper?

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barry

I know the non-tricked out Eurovan sold for about 31K, curious what the full camper version sold for in 2003 (last year it was sold)

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{ ... VW's second fix was to hack $5100 off the sticker. The entry-level GLS now sells for $26,815, and the ritzier MV-the model that includes a table, removable middle seats, curtains, and a folding rear bed-is priced at $28,315. For both, standard caboodle is generous: a six-speaker stereo, cruise, power locks, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, ABS, traction control, and VW's electronic stability control. Other than a sunroof, the only option worth contemplating is the Weekender package atop the MV, as depicted here. We say "atop" because the $3235 surcharge earns you Westfalia's familiar pop-up roof-in case you fancy four-person camping inside a minivan, a concept conducive to homicide. Also included in the Weekender package are a refrigerator, bug screens for the side windows and the entire rear hatch, a fluorescent light above the table, and a second battery to power late evenings at the campsite. ... }

is it feasible to live in a camper van all the time? what about being a bit clever about it? could it work?

groovyweir

Basically folks im having some ideas recently and i thought id put this stuff up here where the whole world can join in on this subject. Its all about living in a camper van and firstly let me say i dont mean a VW camper, too small, too unreliable i cant see it happening.

What im talking about here is a nice minibus conversion, like say an Iveco or an LDV minibus or something like that (anyone from abroad they are UK vehicles you'll find them on Ebay to see what i mean.)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=ldv+minibus&_sacat=9800&_odkw=iveco+minibus&_sop=1&_osacat=9800

These have space in them which i think cant be underestimated - i think you'd go mad cooped up all the time.

I wouldn't be filling all the available space with various cupboards and cabinets like i see everyone else doing, leaving a narrow passage in the centre to move about. id prefer carpeted floor, lots of cusions or bean bags, a folding camping table, something like this to cook with :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Azura-3400w-Electric-Induction-Twin-Portable-Cooker-/110965627047?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Ovens_Hobs_Cookers&hash=item19d61118a7

not a whole bloody oven and a whole unit to fill up the van with it, ive used these things in studios etc. before and they are more than fine. I dont see the point in creating a kitchen in the back of the camper, kind of goes against the idea of it i think.

Anyway il continue- so we have a single quite large storage chest with all the stuff inside it, lockable. blacked windows, curtains, nice warm thick carpets, insulation- maybe carpet the walls eh? theres no rules on this stuff- whatever works i think.

So, id have my camper, i can cook in there, sleep in there on a mattress or blow up bed or whatever. Have a camping battery so i can watch movies on my laptop at nights - imagine if you will, living in a small studio. what do you do in the evening? what would be so awfully different? you cook dinner, you sit down with a bottle of wine and a movie. then after you go to bed. Have a small fan heater to give you comfort. Same in the camper.

Now, heres where my clever idea could take this to the next level.
There are problems, security being one of course. Also where to park safely and comfortably at night. people and places get funny about that. What about power for charging your batteries?

well I was sitting and thinking about it and then it hit me - Why not rent a garage!? or a lock up or whatever? my god think of it- it could be ideal? you park in there, every night, rent one that has lights and electricity so you can charge up stuff, it would be warmer. you could sleep safe knowing that padlock cant be broken.
You can use it as storage too! Now the thing about these garages and stuff is that they rent for say 10 per week to what.......50? maximum? not even that!
So if you did all this right, you could pay 100 TOP a month for that privilege and cut out alot of the downsides of the whole idea. Imagine the insurance company when they hear its in a secure padlocked garage constantly? another saving!
Whats left? toilets and showering.
Well, imagine all the money you would save, imagine not paying the rent you are now and instead just a fraction. Id go swimming or working out at a leisure centre and shower there. Get healthy too! Toilet? well come on, adapt right? im sure you could arrange something, possibly utilizing the old water bottle rinsing technique used by our arabic pals hell i wouldnt mind. Or get real regular and go at work/at the gym.

I know this is all a bit odd but just consider it, could it work? i swear it could. Within months you could save up so much money, over a 1000 easy. Sure youd have to get used to it but as i said you would still be living your life. going to work, cleaning yourself, eating, relaxing. What would be so different?

If the garage owner spotted the electricity use a bit high then say your working on your van and stuff and hammer out some little deal.

So, what do you think folks of the world? do any of you do this currently? what about the garage idea? i cant be the only one who thought that. Any of you spend alot of time in campers now? tell me about it please.

I await your feedback and you yea, you can take the piss out of me or call me a dirty hobo whatever but this is a genuine post and question.

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It's not only possible, there is already a web community devoted to it.

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