Looking for advice on what kind of camper and depreciation costs please

[mgroadster]

The reason decent sized panel
The reason decent sized panel vans hold their price to a degree is because “everybody” wants a van as you can earn a living from them. Whatever trade you are, most need a van.
I was a self employed long distance courier and when I packed it in, I had a surplus 06 Transit LWB high top.(got a car as well). I nearly sold it, till I decided to convert it.
A ten yr.old car is relatively useless, and most wouldn’t pass the very stringent “taxi test” which is really the only way you can earn a living from a car.
When I bought my Van it was 3 yrs old and done 60,000 as a utilities van. The service history was an extensive print out and no money was spared on servicing etc.
I have since put 100,000 extra miles on it, but I know how I have driven it,(not shafted it like those who use their company vans and don’t care about them) and I have serviced it very regularly. Fingers crossed, only routine servicing, brakes and bearings have needed attention.

[mgroadster]

The reason decent sized panel
The reason decent sized panel vans hold their price to a degree is because “everybody” wants a van as you can earn a living from them. Whatever trade you are, most need a van.
I was a self employed long distance courier and when I packed it in, I had a surplus 06 Transit LWB high top.(got a car as well). I nearly sold it, till I decided to convert it.
A ten yr.old car is relatively useless, and most wouldn’t pass the very stringent “taxi test” which is really the only way you can earn a living from a car.
When I bought my Van it was 3 yrs old and done 60,000 as a utilities van. The service history was an extensive print out and no money was spared on servicing etc.
I have since put 100,000 extra miles on it, but I know how I have driven it,(not shafted it like those who use their company vans and don’t care about them) and I have serviced it very regularly. Fingers crossed, only routine servicing, brakes and bearings have needed attention.

[mgroadster]

The reason decent sized panel
The reason decent sized panel vans hold their price to a degree is because “everybody” wants a van as you can earn a living from them. Whatever trade you are, most need a van.
I was a self employed long distance courier and when I packed it in, I had a surplus 06 Transit LWB high top.(got a car as well). I nearly sold it, till I decided to convert it.
A ten yr.old car is relatively useless, and most wouldn’t pass the very stringent “taxi test” which is really the only way you can earn a living from a car.
When I bought my Van it was 3 yrs old and done 60,000 as a utilities van. The service history was an extensive print out and no money was spared on servicing etc.
I have since put 100,000 extra miles on it, but I know how I have driven it,(not shafted it like those who use their company vans and don’t care about them) and I have serviced it very regularly. Fingers crossed, only routine servicing, brakes and bearings have needed attention.

[mgroadster]

The reason decent sized panel
The reason decent sized panel vans hold their price to a degree is because “everybody” wants a van as you can earn a living from them. Whatever trade you are, most need a van.
I was a self employed long distance courier and when I packed it in, I had a surplus 06 Transit LWB high top.(got a car as well). I nearly sold it, till I decided to convert it.
A ten yr.old car is relatively useless, and most wouldn’t pass the very stringent “taxi test” which is really the only way you can earn a living from a car.
When I bought my Van it was 3 yrs old and done 60,000 as a utilities van. The service history was an extensive print out and no money was spared on servicing etc.
I have since put 100,000 extra miles on it, but I know how I have driven it,(not shafted it like those who use their company vans and don’t care about them) and I have serviced it very regularly. Fingers crossed, only routine servicing, brakes and bearings have needed attention.

[Darren]

Hi Will
It’s not a bad idea.
Hi Will

It’s not a bad idea. As mgroadster says, it’s not strictly an investment, but will probably have less depreciation on a camper than on a car, and they are a lot more fun to own.

You can get a great T4 for £15,000. You can even get a high mileage T5.
I would highly recommend you get one that has been made/converted by a well known name. Conversions by individuals or small unknown companies do not retain their value so well. As this is important to you, stick with the big names.

Here’s some great ones on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motorcycles-Vehicles-/9800/i.html?LH_Price=..16%2C000%40c&_nkw=vw+california&_catref=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538

[Darren]

Hi Will
It’s not a bad idea.
Hi Will

It’s not a bad idea. As mgroadster says, it’s not strictly an investment, but will probably have less depreciation on a camper than on a car, and they are a lot more fun to own.

You can get a great T4 for £15,000. You can even get a high mileage T5.
I would highly recommend you get one that has been made/converted by a well known name. Conversions by individuals or small unknown companies do not retain their value so well. As this is important to you, stick with the big names.

Here’s some great ones on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motorcycles-Vehicles-/9800/i.html?LH_Price=..16%2C000%40c&_nkw=vw+california&_catref=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538

[Darren]

Hi Will
It’s not a bad idea.
Hi Will

It’s not a bad idea. As mgroadster says, it’s not strictly an investment, but will probably have less depreciation on a camper than on a car, and they are a lot more fun to own.

You can get a great T4 for £15,000. You can even get a high mileage T5.
I would highly recommend you get one that has been made/converted by a well known name. Conversions by individuals or small unknown companies do not retain their value so well. As this is important to you, stick with the big names.

Here’s some great ones on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motorcycles-Vehicles-/9800/i.html?LH_Price=..16%2C000%40c&_nkw=vw+california&_catref=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538

[Darren]

Hi Will
It’s not a bad idea.
Hi Will

It’s not a bad idea. As mgroadster says, it’s not strictly an investment, but will probably have less depreciation on a camper than on a car, and they are a lot more fun to own.

You can get a great T4 for £15,000. You can even get a high mileage T5.
I would highly recommend you get one that has been made/converted by a well known name. Conversions by individuals or small unknown companies do not retain their value so well. As this is important to you, stick with the big names.

Here’s some great ones on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motorcycles-Vehicles-/9800/i.html?LH_Price=..16%2C000%40c&_nkw=vw+california&_catref=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538

[Darren]

Hi Will
It’s not a bad idea.
Hi Will

It’s not a bad idea. As mgroadster says, it’s not strictly an investment, but will probably have less depreciation on a camper than on a car, and they are a lot more fun to own.

You can get a great T4 for £15,000. You can even get a high mileage T5.
I would highly recommend you get one that has been made/converted by a well known name. Conversions by individuals or small unknown companies do not retain their value so well. As this is important to you, stick with the big names.

Here’s some great ones on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motorcycles-Vehicles-/9800/i.html?LH_Price=..16%2C000%40c&_nkw=vw+california&_catref=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538

[Darren]

Hi Will
It’s not a bad idea.
Hi Will

It’s not a bad idea. As mgroadster says, it’s not strictly an investment, but will probably have less depreciation on a camper than on a car, and they are a lot more fun to own.

You can get a great T4 for £15,000. You can even get a high mileage T5.
I would highly recommend you get one that has been made/converted by a well known name. Conversions by individuals or small unknown companies do not retain their value so well. As this is important to you, stick with the big names.

Here’s some great ones on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-Motorcycles-Vehicles-/9800/i.html?LH_Price=..16%2C000%40c&_nkw=vw+california&_catref=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538

[Wanderer007]

Same advice as the last person
Most are saying now stay with the VW T4’s rather then T5’s because T5’s go down in value and T4’s Hold their value now and some are going up. I agree stay with a big name converter and buy it as converted.

I have done that on all my VW’s and I know from passed experience you never have trouble selling them. Most say in the VW trade, if you want fun with the retro look stay with a VW type 25 water cooled go late as possible with the model. But if you want value and a bit more relibilty then go with a T4 not one have directed me to a T5 as they say some have had problems and returned to a T4. I have heard that from 4 difference sources now in the VW trade, Manchester, Bolton, Cheshire and Essex’s garages. I have two at the moment cant make my mind up a VW type 25 1990 model rockroll bed and VW type 4 Richard Holdsworth two single beds and a rear kitchen high top 1991 model. They are completely different vans.

But if retaining the value not an issue then there are plenty of options and actually some better drive vans. But not as much fun 🙂

[Wanderer007]

Same advice as the last person
Most are saying now stay with the VW T4’s rather then T5’s because T5’s go down in value and T4’s Hold their value now and some are going up. I agree stay with a big name converter and buy it as converted.

I have done that on all my VW’s and I know from passed experience you never have trouble selling them. Most say in the VW trade, if you want fun with the retro look stay with a VW type 25 water cooled go late as possible with the model. But if you want value and a bit more relibilty then go with a T4 not one have directed me to a T5 as they say some have had problems and returned to a T4. I have heard that from 4 difference sources now in the VW trade, Manchester, Bolton, Cheshire and Essex’s garages. I have two at the moment cant make my mind up a VW type 25 1990 model rockroll bed and VW type 4 Richard Holdsworth two single beds and a rear kitchen high top 1991 model. They are completely different vans.

But if retaining the value not an issue then there are plenty of options and actually some better drive vans. But not as much fun 🙂

[Wanderer007]

Same advice as the last person
Most are saying now stay with the VW T4’s rather then T5’s because T5’s go down in value and T4’s Hold their value now and some are going up. I agree stay with a big name converter and buy it as converted.

I have done that on all my VW’s and I know from passed experience you never have trouble selling them. Most say in the VW trade, if you want fun with the retro look stay with a VW type 25 water cooled go late as possible with the model. But if you want value and a bit more relibilty then go with a T4 not one have directed me to a T5 as they say some have had problems and returned to a T4. I have heard that from 4 difference sources now in the VW trade, Manchester, Bolton, Cheshire and Essex’s garages. I have two at the moment cant make my mind up a VW type 25 1990 model rockroll bed and VW type 4 Richard Holdsworth two single beds and a rear kitchen high top 1991 model. They are completely different vans.

But if retaining the value not an issue then there are plenty of options and actually some better drive vans. But not as much fun 🙂

[Wanderer007]

Same advice as the last person
Most are saying now stay with the VW T4’s rather then T5’s because T5’s go down in value and T4’s Hold their value now and some are going up. I agree stay with a big name converter and buy it as converted.

I have done that on all my VW’s and I know from passed experience you never have trouble selling them. Most say in the VW trade, if you want fun with the retro look stay with a VW type 25 water cooled go late as possible with the model. But if you want value and a bit more relibilty then go with a T4 not one have directed me to a T5 as they say some have had problems and returned to a T4. I have heard that from 4 difference sources now in the VW trade, Manchester, Bolton, Cheshire and Essex’s garages. I have two at the moment cant make my mind up a VW type 25 1990 model rockroll bed and VW type 4 Richard Holdsworth two single beds and a rear kitchen high top 1991 model. They are completely different vans.

But if retaining the value not an issue then there are plenty of options and actually some better drive vans. But not as much fun 🙂

[Wanderer007]

Same advice as the last person
Most are saying now stay with the VW T4’s rather then T5’s because T5’s go down in value and T4’s Hold their value now and some are going up. I agree stay with a big name converter and buy it as converted.

I have done that on all my VW’s and I know from passed experience you never have trouble selling them. Most say in the VW trade, if you want fun with the retro look stay with a VW type 25 water cooled go late as possible with the model. But if you want value and a bit more relibilty then go with a T4 not one have directed me to a T5 as they say some have had problems and returned to a T4. I have heard that from 4 difference sources now in the VW trade, Manchester, Bolton, Cheshire and Essex’s garages. I have two at the moment cant make my mind up a VW type 25 1990 model rockroll bed and VW type 4 Richard Holdsworth two single beds and a rear kitchen high top 1991 model. They are completely different vans.

But if retaining the value not an issue then there are plenty of options and actually some better drive vans. But not as much fun 🙂

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