How much does it cost to own a Classic RV Camper Van? 1978 Ford Transit Mk1 Westfalia

An ananlysis in detail of all cost: Purchase price, registration, restoration, repairs, tax, insurance, gas, oil and finally expenses for campgrounds.
I will show you, how much money I have to spend every year and how much money every single day of travelling costs. And I will show you a way to save costs and nearly travel for free.

[@hugglescotehappy8519]

Cool video, and analysis. I've got a mk2 ford transit trailblazer... so I might be bias.... keep safe and well

[@CubeofCars]

Thanks! And have fun with your Trailblazer :)

[@hugglescotehappy8519]

I will, after the restoration.....lol

[@guidoscholl2215]

What an excellent Transit MK1 you have, the V4 sounds great by the way. Is this the 1700 or 1500 cc?

[@CubeofCars]

Thank you! It's the 1700 cc engine :)

[@edkennedy6120]

nice camper but you should put the 2.5 diesel engine in to it, very reliable engine. known as the banana engine over here in the uk. although a bit noisy

[@CubeofCars]

Well... the petrol V4 is also not unreliable, but there are some huge advantages not swapping the engine. In Germany I would lose my historic plates, resulting in higher tax, higher insurance and not being allowed to enter city zones with pollution restrictions. And it would surely result in a lower resale value. But all of that could be different in your country... so I am just talking about the situation in Germany here.

[@edkennedy6120]

ok i see what you mean it would be of no use then, its good to keep original anyway,good luck and many happy trips in your camper, we have a 1990 mercedes 208d autotrail and we love it .@@CubeofCars

[@CubeofCars]

That's a nice classic camper van! :)