Stealth Camper

[Winker]

I have the trigano tribute 2004 and been full timing for 18 months.......as long as its taxed you can park (safely and legally) anywhere in the eu.......I usually choose where I have a fabulous view, such as around the alps, and never had any problems yet........all police encountered in eu or uk will help and assist whenever, especially if you happen to get a local complaining.......whats the stealth for? I not sen a van I would be ashamed of yet.......steve bristol.

Pretty much what I said mate.

I park legally and I expect/demand to be left to do as I want within the bounds of legality.

Feckorf with cowtowing to those who pretend to know the law!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GRWXJR]

Theres no shame in not being able to afford what you call a 'decent' motorhome ,if its well used, appreciated and does the job to the op's satisfaction jts job done. Many people enjoy motor homing who dont have buckets of cash,and snobbish outdated views like yours are just plain dumb !!

People can and will think what, and how they will.
I wouldn't usually have bothered to respond to such a comment, except.....
This person didnt just THINK, but went out of their way WRITE it, just in order to act all superior, disparaging and plain rude to people he does not know, on the apparant basis that he feels in a position to do so.

Totally unnecessary and self-indulgent behaviour.
I imagine the sort of person who'd post that would be the same kind of unpleasant bully who would be rude to a waitress or a shop assistant, just because they can (something that has always disgusted me whenever I've witnessed the practice).

It would be nice to think that on reflection OPH would regret what was posted and reconsider his position. Sadly his 2nd post in reference to his original makes it plain that he has not. The inference seems to be that people dont count unless they have material wealth enough.

If you need to get your jollies the way OPH does, then its fair enough to express your own about that IMO.

So Im acting all morally superior while he can be financially superior :dance:

 

[Jimhunterj4]

Wildcamping is illegal in England no matter what vehicle you have.

Talking shite I think

 

[Jimhunterj4]

Nothing like being blunt and straight to the point with your opinion !

Yes, was a bit harsh wasn't it

 

[John H]

Talking shite I think

To be fair, he did later admit his mistake in post no. 32 so I don't think there is any call for your reaction.

 

[oldpolicehouse]

S'ok. I'm sure there are plenty of van conversions out there with the sheer effrontery to park next to your MH and make you feel that the tone has been lowered and the neighbourhood shot to hell :lol-053:.

They'll probably be really nice folk, but you'll never know as you'll be far too busy wrinkling your nose in distaste at them being 'poor' to find out eh?

My feathers aren't really ruffled - you're the one with the problem, not I.

I have 2 words for you, (no, not THOSE two) that you should seriously consider for your own well-being.

They are "Seek Help".

Thanks. I'm sure you mean well but I won't be seeking help from poor people and I won't be seeking the friendship of nice people who skulk about in home made stealth vans

 

[Norm De Plume]

I love a forum that has an ignore list and crusty purple police helmet has just made it onto mine

 

[belbri]

Thanks. I'm sure you mean well but I won't be seeking help from poor people and I won't be seeking the friendship of nice people who skulk about in home made stealth vans

With an attitude like yours you are unlikely to be offered help or friendship from most people.



Noah's Arc was built (home made) by amateurs, the Titanic was built by professionals,

 

[splitty67]

Just had a sneaky peek at OPH's profile where we're told that 'Oldpolicehouse hasn't made any friends yet', can't imagine why though, he sounds like a real barrel of laughs.......from another self-builder.

 

[GRWXJR]

Thanks. I'm sure you mean well but I won't be seeking help from poor people and I won't be seeking the friendship of nice people who skulk about in home made stealth vans

You're welcome! I might point out that the 'help' I meant was of the professional psychiatric kind (hey look on the bright side - you can afford to go Private :banana: !).

Does that posh MH of yours have some kind of sophisticated Periscope arrangement by the way?

Only I'm wondering....

How do you manage to see out of the window and drive it when you have your head stuck so far up your own ar$e?

I'd would say "goodbye, and have a nice life" at this point, except with a personality like yours, and despite your money and lifestyle I really don't think you know how to.

You are however, excellent at alienating yourself from decent people (I feel sure not just from those of us who 'skulk about in home made stealth vans' either).

 

[Robmac]

Hmm, keyboard warrior, with delusions of superiority and wealth.

I bet he's a hit with the girls!

 

[spigot]

Theres no shame in not being able to afford what you call a 'decent' motorhome ,if its well used, appreciated and does the job to the op's satisfaction jts job done. Many people enjoy motor homing who dont have buckets of cash,and snobbish outdated views like yours are just plain dumb !!

I quite agree, this 'Van Snobbery' is pathetic.

I've been around a long time (too long) & the nicest, friendliest & most interesting people I've met wilding, or at meets, are the ones with the older, more affordable & scruffiest vans.

There are many exceptions of course, but I think, that in the main, the "My van is better than yours" brigade normally inhabit campsites.

# c

 

[mark61]

Could have been a joke, not a particularly good one, but nevertheless. His comment went straight in one eye and out the other.

 

[GRWXJR]

My posts to the delight that is OPH were tongue-in-cheek.

I reckon anyone who has that kind of attitude and willingness to stir the pot will have a pretty thick skin, and also has to expect some kind of response.

Either he'll be affronted by the sheer gall of "the peasants are revolting", or he'll be enjoying trying to get under the skin of people just for kicks.

C'est la vie.

 

[Jimhunterj4]

To be fair, he did later admit his mistake in post no. 32 so I don't think there is any call for your reaction.

Yes while I agree he did later admit his mistake ( thankyou for pointing that out ) he was at the time of writing it Talking shite. Thankyou Johnboy

 

[drewdt3]

I can see this thread turning into all people with decent vans are w&&^%$.

Just for the record we have met some cracking people on our travels with beautiful vans and some with pieces of s@%t that I wouldn't put my dog in. I love the comfort that my van gives us and for that we have worked very hard over the last few decades to afford it. Having said that I would love to have a go at a self build as that is the sort of thing that floats my boat.
When all said and done, whatever you're in, it's all about getting out there and enjoying it.

Drew

 

[RichardHelen262]

Hmm, keyboard warrior, with delusions of superiority and wealth.

I bet he's a hit with the girls!

He should be being as he is just a big nob

 

[n brown]

that tickled me ! [no not the nob ! ]
i read that in a Bristol accent and it was Vicky Pollard !

 

[GRWXJR]

I can see this thread turning into all people with decent vans are w&&^%$.

Just for the record we have met some cracking people on our travels with beautiful vans and some with pieces of s@%t that I wouldn't put my dog in. I love the comfort that my van gives us and for that we have worked very hard over the last few decades to afford it. Having said that I would love to have a go at a self build as that is the sort of thing that floats my boat.
When all said and done, whatever you're in, it's all about getting out there and enjoying it.

Drew

From my perspective, if people are in a position to afford a nice big MH (or whatever) and that is what they want are happy then thats fine by me. I don't suffer from the 'green-eyed monster' and wouldn't make the leap you express concern about, and I don't think I'd be unusual in that.

You meet good people and not-so-good people with many different backgrounds, histories and demographics - you cannot pigeonhole everyone by their financial status, education level etc. etc. etc. - this is what after all poor old OPH simply doesn't get, and fails to realise is missing out on.

I'm fairly sure I don't fit a stereotype very well, and I don't expect anyone else to either.

 

[gc1874]

What a thread! As someone with a lowly converted panel van it could be quite easy to take offence, however we chose our little VW because not only do we enjoy being away from it all we also enjoy attending various VW shows and music festivals. Everybody is different and that's what makes this forum great. One thing for certain though is I would rather read the common sense views of whitevanwoman than the pompous drivel of oldpolicehouse!