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I have owned my Cravelle for around 8 years, with no problems, it is fitted with a Ricon side lift, and was converted by Invatravel, the lift takes me and my wheelchair into the passenger space no... more

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  • 5 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    ampolly

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages perfect

    Disadvantages Disadvantages none

    We needed a large vehicle to carry me IN my wheelchair. We inspected a number of conversions, all suitable of taking the chair, but leaving me either with my head in what seemed like a space bubble or in the dark. We settled on a VW Caravelle people carrier. With my chair in it it still takes the driver and 4 passengers. I have wheelchair fixings to hold me secure and we adapted a safety belt. We tried a hoist, but this was too slow and did away with one seat. The diesel engine is very economical and NOT noisy. The vehicle is light and airy and I AM WITH THE OTHER PASSENGERS The one we have is ... more
  • 5 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Alikerry

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Space, almost instant heat, quiet engine, less fuel consumption. the list goes on

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Parking is a little tricky, I cant always back in to a space

    I have 7 little not so little children, geting them and their various freinds and equipment (guitars, sports gear, artwork) in to my battered old Landrover was getting harder. I deciced that I needed to find something with a little more comfort/leg room and space. Looking around however, I find that people carriers stop at 8 people, so I either had to lose a child or divorce my husband! I am offered vans to convert.. but they look like vans converted. I dont want another Landie, great they are but we out grew ours. I searced various internet sites for information and hit upon VW's own site ... more
  • 2 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    LornaD1

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Spacious, keeps it's value well, nice drive

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Auto diesel a bit slow

    I have just bought my second old (1994) Vw Caravelle GL. The last one was a 2ltre petrol which was a lot faster than our 2.5 diesel auto on the pick up. I don't know if that's the diesel engine or the automatic or both. Automatics can be pricey if gearbox needs work as you will need to take it to a specialist. It's very comfortable to drive. The GL has armrests and a bit more luxurious interior than the CL. I don't find parking that bad either although reverse parking may take a bit practice. I strongly advise power steering. I used to hate trips out in the car with 2 children in car seats and ... more
  • 2 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    marillion2

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Large carrying space, Reliable, Ride height.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Inside floor height difference, Position of horns.

    I have owned my Cravelle for around 8 years, with no problems, it is fitted with a Ricon side lift, and was converted by Invatravel, the lift takes me and my wheelchair into the passenger space no messing, my only regret is the front seats floor level is around 2 inches higher than the rear, so I am confined to traveling in the rear. The only other fault is the positioning of the twin horns, which are fixed under the front wheelarch, and tend to catch the mud and rain. The higher traveling position is an advantage, both with safety and passengers comfort. The standard exhaust has to be changed ... more

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Body Type MPV
Fuel Type Petrol; Diesel
Range Volkswagen Caravelle
Manufacturer Volkswagen

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