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only one on the planet?

  • 26-06-2007 10:27pm
    #1
    brendanwasp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi

    I just impoted a campervan from Germany :)

    Thankfully everything went really well.

    I am now the proud owner of my first ever camper van

    my question is....

    have a bought the only one of these on the planet?

    it's a 1994 Rapido la randonneur (sic)

    it's basically a VW transporter 2.4 ltr diesel with a small hotel room on the back :)

    I am really happy with it, it drives like a dream and its in immaculate condition but I can't find any mention of it anywhere on the net!

    does anyone own one? has anyone ever even seen one?

    i am bursting with questions about it, but don't know where to turn...

    i emailed Rapido but got no respones (as I was warned I wouldn't)
    so basically if anyone has any info (links/owners clubs etc) I would be a very happy camper

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Rolex
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Rolex


    I went to Germany two months ago to buy one...when I got there it was sold. I was seriously disappointed as it was a beauty. I have seen several since and all have been really nice. Ended up with a Knaus and very happy with it.

    81007aus1.jpg


  • #3
    Awful Scut
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭Awful Scut


    That looks really cool, Rolex. One thing I've always wondered about the bigger camper vans is, do they have that 100kph limit on them or are they as manoeuvreable as an ordinary van?


  • #4
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Rapido Randonneurs are common enough, especially in France.

    That they made one on a VW chassis is news to me though.

    Pretty good make, Rapido.

    Good luck, and lots of fun with it !


  • #5
    Rolex
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Rolex


    You'll have to excuse my ignorance but I bought this van with no experience but have found it to be very easy to handle. It has the 2.9 turbo diesel engine and it is an absolute rocket when you need it to move. It is not restricted as I drove it back from Germany and went over the 100kph most of the way. I love it, its just what I wanted.


  • #6
    3ps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 723 ✭✭✭3ps


    @brendanwasp: any pics?


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  • #7
    brendanwasp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭brendanwasp


    Rolex wrote:
    I went to Germany two months ago to buy one...when I got there it was sold. I was seriously disappointed as it was a beauty. I have seen several since and all have been really nice. Ended up with a Knaus and very happy with it.

    81007aus1.jpg

    I think i recognise that showroom :)

    is that Wohnmobile Galerrie in hohenaspe?

    thats where I bought the rapido

    although i bought it on June 1st which doesn't tie in with the two months ago you mentioned... or does it ?

    I am trying to post some pics, but I cant figure it out yet:mad:


  • #8
    brendanwasp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭brendanwasp


    https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/109944/42168.jpg
    DesktopBackground.jpg

    this is the only (very small) pic I have at the moment


  • #9
    3ps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 723 ✭✭✭3ps


    i can see a scratch on the rear wheel arch


  • #10
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    that'll buff out, doesn't look too deep :D


  • #11
    brendanwasp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭brendanwasp


    :D:D
    I know, sorry....

    have to buy new batteries for the digital camera!!

    just to give you a rough idea what it looks like

    any thoughts on where i might get a user manual?

    Cheers


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  • #12
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    As you've already asked Rapido and had no luck ...no, not really :o

    Shouldn't be too much trickery in it ...just ask, we'll try and help.

    When you get those batteries ...take a few detail pics of all things new to you and keep them in a file on your pc (you know ...all the different gauges, switches, levers and the like) ...that way you can attach the appropriate pic when asking.


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