Volkswagen Caravelle 78PS – T25 / T3 original conversion “Devon Moonraker with Double Top” Side Elevating Poptop Roof
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Engine: 1915 CC water cooled. Engine replaced Sept 2008 – 1.90HV VW Transporter Engine & Flywheel, purchased from VEGE UK International Engines Ltd, Chesterfield, installed by GW Motors, Sheffield.
Fuel type: Unleaded petrol
Number of gears: 4
Engine condition: Very good. Has been driven regularly entire life, particularly since 2019, with multiple long distance trips around England and Wales without any issues.
Bodywork: Very good. Has been checked annually since 2019. No advisories. Spot rusting has been treated promptly.
MOT – Passed. Date of test: 11.04.23. Expiry: 10.04.24
Current owner purchased vehicle 20/03/2019. Service history since purchase:
July 2019 new starter motor
July 2019 12 month service, new tailgate struts, new radiator header tank cap, new return pipe engine to fuel tank, new Gates alternator belt, replace sump plug
March 2020 MOT, new speedo cable and hub cap, new upper LHS ball joint, 12 month service, clean back light earths & fit LED bulbs, new battery
Sept 2020 12 month service
January 2021 starter motor cleaned, wrapped and greased
February 2021 Supply and fit front to back coolant pipes, water pump, thread sert thermostat housing, replace fuel tank breather pipes and upper neck section along with associated clips and fastners.
March 2021 MOT, new wiper blade set, refurb screen wash jets
October 2021 12 month service
February 2022 new YUASA leisure battery
March 2022 MOT, refurb windscreen wiper arms, 4 x 185R14C FALKEN VAN01 102/100R Tyres
March 2023 MOT, 12 month service, supply and fit both rear suspension arm, spring, upper and lower spring packings, brake pipes, clips and associated parts.
May 2023 new fuel pump, pipe and line clips
All work since March 2019 carried out by Autohaus Dolby – Independent Volkswagen Service, Sheffield.
All 12 month services included drain engine oil, replace oil filter, replace sump plug washer, refill with Genuine VW Quantum 10W40 engine oil, replace 4x spark plugs, replace fuel filter, replace air filter/clean housing, top up screen wash, multi-point underbody check, road test.
FEATURES (see pictures in gallery)
Highlights include: Really cool and cosy galley style single pole wooden table, seats four. Gas hob / grill. Sink with switch water pump. High quality Dometic Waeco Coolmatic CB40 Top Loading Compressor Refrigerator. Original storage box with drop leaf seat. Rock’n’roll double back seat with 2 seat belts, transforms into super comfy double bed, with huge storage space underneath. ‘Double Top’ side elevating pop top roof, raises to create two single beds or one double bed. Really funky ‘on point’ curtains. Newly fitted, durable, comfy internal carpet. Fully refurbished roof light / vent. Roller shutter storage cupboard. Ultra bright LED Vanagon Truck-Lite LED Headlights. Fully working heater. Radio has minijack input and good quality Blaupunkt speakers. Original drivers seat, steering wheel, dashboard etc. Super authentic driving experience. Very comfy on long drives. Can hold a steady 60-65mph no problem.
EXTRAS (included free of extra charge)
Spacemaker drive away awning – full metal frame, canvas in great condition, internal sleeping tent, groundsheet, pegs and fittings. Full instructions included.
Folding table
Portable bucket toilet
Foldaway warning triangle
Jump leads
1.5 tonne vehicle jack
4 x viz vests
Small first aid kit
Steering wheel lock
Original factory fit Devon Moonraker conversion.
Many original features still retained. See gallery pictures. Engine replaced in 2008.
Current owner purchased vehicle in March 2019.
Aug 2020 – VW T25 T3 LT Cab Door Winding Window Seal Kit fitted to LHS & RHS doors
Aug 2020 – flooring removed, underfloor inspected and repaired, new internal durable carpet tiles fitted
Aug 2020 – deep clean of entire vehicle interior, including removal and reinstall of all internal fixings / furniture
Aug 2020 – old fridge removed, full rewire of leisure wiring, new water storage tank & pump fitted
Aug 2020 – new Dometic Waeco Coolmatic CB40 Top Loading Compressor Refrigerator fitted (value £700)
Sept 2020 – new replacement Stabilus Lift-O-Mat 291722 0480N purchased. Requires fitting.
Sept 2020 – sliding cupboard door fitted
July 2022 – new VW T25 T3 Vanagon Truck-Lite LED Headlight Kit With CVC Fitting Brackets – Right hand drive fitted. Ultrabright LED headlights!! (value £650)
This campervan turns 40 in 2024, but she is still ready to hit the road. Just add your kit and personal touches, and she will take good care of you if you take good care of her.
Back seat folds down to create one double bed. Side elevating roof lifts up to create two single beds or one double bed.
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
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