only one on the planet?

brendanwasp

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

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.

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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?

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 !

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.

3ps

@brendanwasp: any pics?

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.

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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:

brendanwasp

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

3ps

i can see a scratch on the rear wheel arch

peasant

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

brendanwasp

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

peasant

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

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.