Vehicle Description
1995 Volkswagen Eurovan Camper
Overlanding is all the rage! It's a modern twist on camping that
involves converting regular transporters into self-sustaining
"homes on wheels" allowing adventurers to spend extended periods of
time on the road. Roots to conversions can be traced all the way
back to 1950 when Volkswagen's Transporter served as the perfect
platform to house a camper.
For consignment, a vehicle that is a more modern iteration of those
early conversions; a 1995 Eurovan Camper with 98,072 title verified
actual miles. Grab the dog and some supplies get ready for some
overnights at your favorite state park. Known for their cavernous
interiors and efficient use of space, Eurovans are notoriously fun
to drive...even if you won't be winning any races with it. Who
needs to go fast when you're enjoying the roadside scenery Mother
Nature provides in this van that has had a recent fuel pump and
filter installed, a new battery, a new AC compressor and dryer, and
a new serpentine belt...Camp on!!!
Exterior
Like Moby Dick, this long, narrow vessel is all white. The paint
shows nicely overall. We noticed some rock chips on the front...no
doubt from adventurous road trips. The flush headlights have a
modern, European vibe, (naturally), and the clear side markers add
to the monochromatic look. Typical camper vents, ports and
connections break up the body lines and the extended pop-up cover
adds a few inches to the roofline. A matching cargo tub is mounted
over the cab helping retain the van's overall boxy profile. Accents
of black are found in the rubber bumpers front and rear, the grille
and cowl vent, as well as the door handles and side mirrors.
Windows are nothing short of panoramic and occupy most of the top
third of the vehicle. Plastic VW hubcaps hide the black steel
wheels.
Interior
The airy space in the front seat is accentuated by the tall bucket
seats and a lack of center console. Instead, only the shifter and
emergency brake handle occupy this space, making ingress to the
camper section easy for the front occupants. The gray dash is
pretty standard VW here and the gauges are clear and readable,
situated on top of a row of "idiot lights" for system status. The
covered galley area is behind the driver's seat and contains a
stainless-steel sink and a two-top burner. Under those
conveniences, you'll find a refrigerator and a cupboard. A bench
seat with the same cloth material as the fronts has storage
underneath and intersects the van, well within reach of the
microwave oven which is tethered to the van with a nylon strap and
buckle. Above the "center hall" of the van is access to the
elevated bed platform which is usable when the pop-up "tent" is up.
The canvas walls of the tent show some wear including a patch,
areas of discoloration and places where dirt has been trapped. The
cap seal appears to be in good condition. Behind the back seat is a
platform that makes up half the lower bed...putting down the seats
completes the sleeping quarters. There's plenty of storage back
here too so you can load up on supplies for your overland
experience. There's even a kitchen-style spray head in back for
rinsing dishes and maybe even an outdoor shower! Pleated drapery
covers the back window, accordion-style.
Drivetrain
The engine is up front in this particular Volkswagen and it's a 2.5
liter inline 5-cylinder with electronic fuel injection and a
4-speed automatic transmission. The van is front-wheel drive with
power disc brakes up front and power drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
While we didn't see any wetness in terms of oil or grease, the
underside is decidedly crispy. Most thin metal, from the support
straps to the muffler and certain body parts have significant rust.
Not invasive but not mere surface rust either. There's heavy
pitting on some parts underneath and it would benefit from some
restoration. Other areas do have surface rust but the frame and gas
tank look good. We note independent coil spring suspension all
around to keep this camper a happy....well camper.
Drive-ability
The water-cooled I5 came to life with the turn of a key and after a
smooth idle, we were off on our adventure! Even with limited
horsepower, the front wheels pull this van over our even terrain
just fine and eventually work its way to a fine trot, humming along
with a virtual studio apartment in the back. Don't expect
sportscar-like aerodynamics either, but the raked windshield of the
Eurovan is a far cry from the plywood-straight wind screens of
yesteryear's VW vans. The four-speed shifted smoothly and the
brakes did their job. French Creek State Park is not far from our
facility, and we were tempted to test out the accommodations, but
opted to roll this camper van back in the hall.
This well-loved campervan is a giant step forward in your dream of
overlanding. With some TLC, this could be your E-ticket out of the
rat race...at least on weekends. This also seems ideal for young
families, writers who need to escape, or field biologists looking
for some respite while they monitor Greater Prairie-Chickens on the
plains of Nebraska. Or...really, any camping enthusiast. And just
know you'll join an active VW Van community that's there for
support and encouragement.
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