She is ready for adventure, but what about the imperfections?
OK, she is a 1997 camping van so she does has some wear. It should be expected.
Frankly, I was on the way to begin refurbishing some aspects of Eudora when my sister suddenly passed and left me her Volkswagon Eurovan.
Here are a few things I would do with Eudora;
Body Cosmetic
- Replace or retrofit the canopy top. You can buy a replacement Pop-Top Tent from Go Westy. Personally, I was looking into changing the classic “Cheese Wedge” in for something I could really use. They say it sleeps two but it’s a bit tight and we ended up using it to stow gear while camping.
- Gas filled Struts for the Pop-Top and the Counter can be found at Go Westy. I’ve included two for the pop top but you don’t have to use them.
- An RV backed into Eudora when she was at the shop years ago. I had to have the rear hatch door repaired and painted. The top coating yellowed and is now peeling away. I would recommend buffing the rest of the topcoat away and recoat with a protective sealant or ceramic coating.
Other Stuff
I wish I could say I obsessively kept a log of all of the work ever done on Eudora. I didn’t. Like most people, when there was a problem, I took care of it. I can tell you I was pretty obsessive about regular oil changes and she never failed a California Smog check in her life. For the the most part I had the same mechanic for all the years I have owned her. I had the thermostat and housing replaced a year or so ago and the engine battery is brand new. I recently had her tuned up and replaced wiring and hoses as well as plugs. All of the fuel injectors are brand new.
- Air conditioner works but doesn’t make things very cool.
- Cruise control, I have it but frankly I’ve never used it. I believe the previous owner told me it did not work. Living in California, you rarely have the opportunity to use it as there are either to many cars or the roads are too mountainous and windy.
- Stereo: I replaced the old one with a JVC 20 years ago so it would connect with my iPod and it plays CD’s. Old tech now! The previous owners installed a Sirius Radio receiver (even older tech that is disconnected). I was on my way to install a new stereo and new speakers (one is missing the cover). For now, feel free to plug in your iPod and pack those CD’s for great sound and entertainment on your travels.