| Volkswagen was one of the first manufacturers | | | | The VW camper van has a few advantages over |
| of the campervan. The VW campervan, also | | | | other RVs. First of all, it is far more affordable |
| known as a minibus, was first introduced in 1950 | | | | than your standard RV. Second, it can serve as a |
| and gained in popularity as an inexpensive way to | | | | second vehicle for a family, in addition to being a |
| take the family on vacation. In the 1950s, the | | | | vacation vehicle. Finally, it gets much better fuel |
| Volkswagen campervan, also know as Type 2, | | | | economy than other RVs, making the overall cost |
| was one of two car models produced by | | | | much lower. |
| Volkswagen. The VW campervan is not only a | | | | To find a used VW Campervan, begin with |
| classic but also holds iconic status in recent | | | | classifieds. You can also find vintage models in |
| American history, as it was closely associated | | | | classic car magazines or from classic car dealers. |
| with the counter-culture of the 1970s. | | | | Collector's magazines are another good option. |
| The VW touring van inspired several imitations in | | | | eBay and craigslist are other good options. |
| the United States. Similar models came out from | | | | Sometimes you can purchase VW mini bus and |
| Ford, Chevy, and Dodge. However, the VW | | | | have it converted into a campervan, which is a |
| version remains the most widely recognized. | | | | good option if you want to customize the |
| The VW campervan can be found either used or | | | | features. |
| new. It was originally marketed as a family | | | | If you decide to purchase a VW Conversion van, |
| vehicle, and therefore was designed to sleep two | | | | be sure to find proper insurance. Insuring a |
| adults and two children. New models now sleep up | | | | campervan is not the same as insuring a car, and |
| to four adults. In addition to sleeping quarters, VW | | | | you will need to find insurance that reflects that. |
| campervans also have a small kitchen with a sink, | | | | Your policy should be similar to car insurance and |
| gas stove, a small water tank to provide running | | | | home owner's insurance combined. In addition to |
| water, and refrigerator. Some models also have | | | | covering accidents, natural disasters, and personal |
| satellite TV, wireless internet, pop up roof, sliding | | | | effects, you also want a policy that offers 24/7 |
| side door, privacy curtain, rotating front seat, | | | | roadside assistance, emergency assistance, |
| large windows and extra cabinet space. They also | | | | vacation liability and graffiti. |
| come in several different color combinations. | | | | |