Older vans

butch- n-shirl · Veteran Member

Older vans

Happywanderer · The Master

Click on my name and check some of my previous posts to see Myrtle. 1981 Toyota HiAce poptop. Plenty to read.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Hi Shirley, I renovated a 1990, in fact two Viscount's but they were both "on site" so not sure if that counts? It was not cheap and I had to makeshift a lot as parts etc were either difficult to get hold off or just not available. I also found they were very heavy and both had really bad leaks and that caused major headaches.

valnrob · Guru

We travel in an 1980 Viscount which has been around the block twice. We brought it from a couple who had travelled a lot. Had it now for 3 yrs and while we have done some work on it. It is great condition. Now have it with 2 solar panels, home made annex roll out which is a lot stronger than a brought one. SDC14034 [DVD (NTSC)].JPG

jimbo · Guru

..Mine is a 1983 with a little rust that is a worry at this stage

Elle on Wheels · Guru

Hi Mine is a 84 Viscount - looks older than Val and Robs. I've added solar panels and am getting a new poptp skirt. Other than that she's in excellent shape.

blaze · Guru

ours is 1980 , partially refurbished inside, painted inside and out, off road rebound springs fitted, dumoured to have made the big lap at least once
cheers
blaze

Esmeralda · Guru

Mine is 1989 and travels well - it is a 12ft Regal which equates to about 9ft inside. Currently have a couple of renos done inside, e.g. bed raised to allow the porta potti to be stored underneath (and also create a bit more storage) - only has one single bed. Table is being altered to make it more user friendly and a previously repaired leak is getting really fixed.

kandagal · Guru

Our motorhome is from 1987. We're gradually gone through everything & hopefully there's plenty of life in it yet. Engine is a 3208 caterpillar & is only just run in. That's if no one (previous owners) have turned the clock back. Cheers

scotia59 · Senior Member

We are in the process of renovating a 1974 Viscount. We hope to have it on the road for later this year.

Elle on Wheels · Guru

Thant's a beautie Jean look forward mto hearing aout the work you've done on her.

butch- n-shirl · Veteran Member

It's great to get this response & to see some other older vans still being used. Ours is a 1988 Jayco Poptop. We did just about a complete rebuild on it last year & it is great. We will be doing our last trip in it in March up to Inskip Point in Qld as we have sold it & are now rebuilding a 1986 Viscount Regency. Will post a couple of photos of the Jayco & also the Viscount that is now a "flatpack" in the shed waiting the rebuild. Yeah I know we are gluttons for punishment doing this all over again