1985 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

We love this van but our growing family no longer fits. Tons of extras. Fully ready for extended off/on the grid living - including a Propex furnace. solar power. fully functional water. stove and everything else you need to camp and live in it. In a Vanagon shop in southern California. mechanic drove it. said “that Vanagon jams!” Tall gears in 3 rd and 4 th. Has an ‘86 2. 1 liter VW engine instead of smaller 1. 9 liter stock in 85's. Engine and transmission rebuilt 35 k miles ago. Steering. braking. highway tracking. shifting all tight. Starts easy and runs well. Pick it up and head off on an adventure.

Amenities:

New 110 watt flexible solar panel on roof (lightweight. very efficient. minimal air drag)

2 deep cycle auxiliary batteries wired in series

Go Westy kit that switches to auxiliary batteries automatically so starter battery stays strong

Solar controller

Solar voltage monitor

Inverter so you can plug in your laptop. phone. whatever you like. including a USB outlet.

Has a switch to run the stereo when camping so don't have to put in key

Two overhead fluorescent lights

Sink works

Two burner propane stove works

Aftermarket 3 screen pop top canvas for cross ventilation - has some rips in the screens

High end Propane Propex furnace

New style propane fill attachment so you can fill it at any propane place

Awning - great for rainy days and hot sunny days

Rebuilt engine 35. 00 miles ago - done by previous owner. took him at his word

Rebuilt transmission 35. 00 miles ago - 4 speed manual

New clutch 35. 00 miles ago

Tall gears in 3 rd and 4 th

Various small dings and dents and rust

New paint job five years ago

Passed Boulder Colorado (strict!) emissions tests a few months ago no problem.

New fuel pump. water pump. upgraded cooling system and a bunch of other various repairs done by pro mechanics over the years

Roof rack bars - Yakima

Rooftop Rocket Box for extra storage

New tires

Two tables inside plus mount for a table to swing outside for grilling or food

Both front seats can flip around

Rear trailer hitch

Has A/C but doesn't work. was quoted $1100 in Vegas to get it operable.

Mercedes wheels. 14”. keep it very stable at speed

$400 Blaupunkt stereo system with CD and input jack including all new speakers and remote

Front mounted 3 bike rack. keeps bikes out of the way in day to day living and travel

Fridge on propane doesn't work as far as we can tell. we've always used a cooler. most likely just the igniter needs to be cleaned.

New wiper motor and blades front and rear

Curtains all around

Rear hatch screen

Top bed topper for extra comfort

New side mirrors

Bentley manual. and have a pdf version too if you'd like

3 rd single passenger seat. slides in and out easily for camping or not using. has storage under

Front panels all have chip-resistant bedliner paint

Recent oil change

Recent wheel alignment

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