Well loved 1985 VW Transporter TRAKKA Camper conversion. I am the fourth owner of the van and it has been regularly serviced (every 6 months) and maintained. We are saving to buy our first home so unfortunately the van has to find a new loving home...
Full TRAKKA camper conversion with poptop and walkthrough van, side annex, front bullbar, 2 x Recaro Captains chairs with swivel bases (Drivers side swivels 45degrees, passenger side swivels 90degrees), pure wool seat covers for front seats, carpet in centre walkthrough and rear of van, 240V input plug mounted to outside of van for use in powered sites, swivel & removable gas cooker with 2 x gas bottles, benchsink with electric pump with 2 x 50L freshwater tanks underneath the van, dual battery setup which powers the fridge/freezer and water pump for 3-4 full days without having to turn on van to recharge 2nd battery, shower that hooks up to the rear tailgate when raised, loads of storage space for pots&pans and belongings, 3/4 width rock&roll bed that folds out for a roomy bed, when upright it has 2 seatbelts for passengers in the rear, 'upstairs' sleeping area in poptop, swivel table, good stereo system with 2 speakers in front and 2 in the rear, removable flyscreens around sliding windows in rear, full blinds and tinted windows, chrome VW hubcaps, interior lighting powered from solar panels on roof, roof rails and roof racks, great heating system for winter. All receipts and proof of work undertaken.
Recent work done:
* New clutch just installed
* Rear engine seals replaced, no oil leaks
* Drivers side ball joints replaced
* Passenger side wheel bearings replaced
* Water pump replaced and coolant renewed
* Spark plugs replaced and engine tuned
* Oil changed and oil filter replaced
* Fuel system flushed and new filters installed
I have records of all mechanical work done and the original service history documents. I also have a Haynes VW Transporter '82-'91 workshop manual, very helpful.
Work that could be done:
* Poptop and canvas could do with some maintenance though it is in working order
* Rear bumper has minor cosmetic blemishes
* Minor rust in typical areas, wouldn't take much to fix if you had time
* Rear seat has had fabric patches sewn in around left corner
* New foam piece purchased for rear of bed would need upholstering if you wanted to match the upholstery of rear seat. Though it is super confy and tidy as is.
* One of the rear number plate light fixtures needs reattaching or replacing, though works fine
Way more positives than negatives with this van. Our friends has done over 600,000km on the same engine and is still going strong. So much life left in this one and is ready to see the rest of Australia! The mechanic advised not to sell as it's in great mechanical condition in his opinion.
Please call if you'd like to check out our van 'Ruth'. Price is negotiable after inspection.