Hi all,

I’m not an experienced Vanagon owner...yet.  I’m investigating a 1986 Vanagon with 108,000 miles on it.  If I buy it, I’ll probably replace the fridge with an electric model from GoWesty. This unit has the built in stove and fridge.  My plan is to take a couple of months and simply travel around.  I have 3 questions that I’d love some help with;

It’s an automatic.  should I run like hell?  I haven’t found any serious warning signs on bogs or in research so far.

Many recommend upgrading from 14” wheels & tires to larger.  It’s a heck of an expense.  Any thoughts?

AC has been disconnected because it is barely adequate anyhow.  I seem to see that this is a condition of these units.  any solutions other than simply dealing with the lack of AC that makes sense?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Art.