Entering production in 1950 and receiving a cult following since the 1960s when they became synonymous with the easy-going lifestyle of the hippy culture, VW campervans turn heads wherever they go.

Becoming increasingly popular, the following 16 points should all be noted if you are looking to purchase a VW campervan.

1. Before 1967 the windscreen was split in two and after 1967 they have a single bay window

2. A pre-1967 model only has 6 volt electrics, whilst all models after have 12 volt

3. The models before 1967 did not have an engine bigger than 1500cc

4. All models, irrelevant of their age, Levitra Professional tend to rust around 6 inches from the floor, all the way around

5. It is also worthwhile checking for rust in the most common places, such as the guttering and sills (particularly on the bottom of the Viagra Professional windscreen), wheel arches and around the seats internally

6. Look under all cover plates, as rust can be hiding in places you did not even know existed

7. Lower suspension, as much as people may think it makes the campervan look better, does nothing for improving the visibility

8. It also means that you have to have ramps or a jack handy whenever you want to get underneath it

9. Oil leaks in the engine near the gearbox, no matter how small, should start ringing alarm bells. Either move on to the next campervan or get a qualified and experienced mechanic to take a look for you,

10. Make sure that anything with a hinge on is opened. Main doors, cupboards, windows and shelves should all be tested. Whilst smaller hinges that do not work perfectly may not be an issue, larger ones can prove problematic until they are fixed.

11. It is worthwhile noting that if the vehicle is not in perfect condition aesthetically, there are many different places you can source parts form, even the most obscure ones

12. If the campervan has travelled over 150,000 miles, take it for a test run and see how easy it is to change between gears. According to the VW Campervans website, it is common for the slider hub assembly on the gearbox to crack once the vehicle has reached this mileage, potentially causing problems changing between 3rd and 4th gear.

13. You will not get a respectable mileage out of an older VW campervan, so do not expect anything over 25 mpg

14. As they can be expensive to purchase, maintain and repair, inspect the vehicle thoroughly to look for any signs that minor repairs have been carried out in the past poorly or cheaply. For instance, patching a leaking roof may have solved the problem temporarily, but it can cause bigger problems in the long run.

15. Whilst the most popular VW campervans are those from the 1960s and 1970s, the company announced in January 2010 that VW dealers will be stocking new campervans

16. Take your time when looking, irrelevant of whether you are researching classic models or looking in new VW dealers. Especially in respect of the older models, whilst they may be becoming rarer, there are still thousands of them available, meaning that the right VW campervan for you and your budget will come along eventually.

Author Bio: Jardine Motors Group UK operates a large portfolio of specialist franchises of the world’s most prestigious marques, including VW dealers.

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