Seventeen By Six - On the road from Mexico to Argentina

Our four year Latin American adventure will soon be coming to an end! The van is for sale in Argentina. See details below.

Here´s a post about our imminent return to Europe, which has a link to photos and full spec on Dropbox.

https://seventeenbysix.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/and-now-the-end-is-near/


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****VEHICLE NOW SOLD******
EUROVAN FOR SALE - FULL DETAILS

Fully-equipped, ready for adventure, VR6 Volkswagen pop-top camper van for sale in Argentina in January/February 2016.

After more than 4 years on the road we are heading back to Europe and reluctantly selling our home from home.

US $13,500/ £8800/ €12650 - or best offer.

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o1krnlcci23ge1u/AAAv9wXJys_ITgUrdxse-pZEa?dl=0

Contact: jeremydear1966@gmail.com

The van:
• 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan (T4) pop-top camper.
• 2.8L, VR6 AES engine
• 5-speed Manual gearbox (new March 2014)
• 99,000 miles (159,000 km)
• Petrol/gasoline
• 15" All-terrain Tyres - General Grabber - AT2 - LT205/75 R 15 98Q.
• Suspension lift - installed at 60,000 miles (96,500km) professionally by a reputable VW mechanic. It has made a huge difference in handling, performance and ground clearance, enabling more off-road driving.
• power windows
• twin air-bag system
• cruise control
• ABS
• Furnace/heater plus air conditioning (works but needs servicing).

The camper:
Full pop-top camper - sleeps 4 - professional conversion by Winnebago including:
• 2-ring stove
• fridge
• sink with tap
• cabinets and closet
• two fold-away tables
• front seats swivel, creating seating for 4/5
• furnace/heater
• awning
• pop-top with bed and windows with fly screens.
• rock'n'roll bed (rear seats convert in to double bed)
• original luggage rack on roof above front seats
• 12 gallon fresh water tank
• 5.9 gallon (25lbs) propane tank.

All camping equipment included - plates, duvet, pillows, cutlery, pots and pans, storage jars, collapsible washing-up bowl, chopping boards and much, much more!

In detail:
Deep cycle Auxiliary battery - 105AH Trojan MXt27 - new, October 2015
Propane gas leak detector - Model 7740
FM/AM Cassette car stereo - Sony XR-1700 (have adapter for MP3)
Furnace/heater - Suburban 125
Built-in power converter - Magnetek 3220
Fridge - Norcold 3163 - 3-way power (110v AC/12v DC/LP (propane) gas)
Water pump - Shurflo 100-000-21
Cooker - Wedgewood - D26V - 2-ring LP (propane) gas cooktop

And there's more:
Extras such as steering lock, safe, tow rope, tools, jack, 2 spare gas cans, 12v tyre pump, 12v car vacuum cleaner, guidebooks for Argentina/Chile/Paraguay, 2 hot water bottles, levelling blocks, sleeping bag, 2 external camping chairs & table, VW/Audi CAN U281 handheld diagnostic scanner ODBII/VAG, 400w digital power invertor (2 AC outlets), 220v-110v power convertor, voltage protector, cables, adaptors for every country and much more!

Maintenance:
All original owners manuals and service/ repair records are available.

We have done regular repair and maintenance work to ensure the van continues to perform well.

Brake rotors replaced - August 2015
Brake pads front replaced - August 2015
Spark plugs/ignition wires replaced - July 2015
Rear shock absorbers (Corven) replaced - June 2015
Water pump replaced - May 2014
Tie-rods replaced - February 2015
Engine mount replaced - July 2014
Transmission mount replaced - May 2014
Gearbox serviced - August 2014
ABS front wheel sensor replaced - July 2014
Brake hoses replaced - July 2014
Upper/lower ball joint replaced - October 2014
Fuel injectors serviced and cleaned - April 2015
Serpentine/V belt (Continental Conti-V Multirib 7DPK 1400) replaced - September 2015
CV Joints replaced – November 2015

Air filter replaced every 10,000km
Fuel/oil filters replaced and oil change at least every 7,000km
Gearbox oil changed at 92,000m

California license plates and a California title.

We have taken good care of this van but it is a 19-year old car so buyers should be aware it inevitably has some quirks and non-urgent issues which are listed below.
• passenger door does not open from outside
• folding table leg broken
• broken air vent cover
• drinks holder broken plastic
• 2 hub caps missing
• some damage to plastic cover on inside of sliding door
• some water damage to floor.
• small dent and dings on grille and bumpers

The canvas is original so is shows some signs of wear. We have patched a few small holes in the mosquito netting.

We have tried to be honest about the benefits and issues but feel free to email with questions. We are currently on the road so do not always have access to internet but will get back to you as soon as possible.

Why this van?:
• A reliable, comfortable ready-to-go camper
• The van is great on bumpy dirt roads - and there are plenty of those in Latin America! The bigger tyres and higher suspension make a big difference allowing access to places we couldn't have visited without these!
• This van is white, compact, blends in and can navigate narrow colonial streets and city traffic easily.
• Being able to comfortably cook, eat and relax inside has been crucial on cold nights or rainy days.
• In the US these vans sell for between $20-35,000 – so it's a bargain!


For more info contact us at jeremydear1966@gmail.com
 
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