So who owns a Camper Van? Original VW Camper or conversions.

[mr self destruct]

i've a 76 vw camper.

unless you love oldschool vw's dont. (i've had jettas, have a mk1 golf gti and getting a beetle soon)
you'll have your head fried and your wallet empty.

but they arent nearly as unreliable as people might think.
and well looked after will happily plod along for years trouble free.

anything modern will be much better if you just want a camper rather than wanting an old vw.

Pretty much what I was going to say, having spunked all my money for the last 20 years on them. There are much better value for money campers out there, so decide if it's vws or camping you like before buying a vw camper.