vans less than 3.5 tons

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Following on from my last thread re driving licenses ......

who has a van which is less than 3.5 - what make is it - does anyone have a 4WD one - and is it possible for you to post a photo - not a lot to ask i know......

but this could be useful for so many folks who may decide to "downsize" - me i may be looking to upsize !!!!

thanks :)
 
You might come across a used Bentley.
The smaller range is rated at 3250 Kg.
We spend 6 months of each year in one.
Plenty of room.
 
delicagirl said:
Following on from my last thread re driving licenses ......

who has a van which is less than 3.5 - what make is it - does anyone have a 4WD one - and is it possible for you to post a photo - not a lot to ask i know......

but this could be useful for so many folks who may decide to "downsize" - me i may be looking to upsize !!!!

thanks :)
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So are you now looking for a BIG ONE del.:scared::lol-053:
 
trevskoda said:
So are you now looking for a BIG ONE del.:scared::lol-053:
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not necessarily bigger Trev - how would i get down those TINY irish lanes if i went much bigger !!!!

i am investigating the market Trev... i know my van is very unusual, as it is 4WD (which i really value), is under the 3.5tons and yet has full headroom, has an overcab bed (no daily bedmaking for me !!!) and everything i want except an oven (which i have learned to do without anyway!!) It is 24 years old though ......

i had not heard of the first make offered on this thread - the Bentley - so i may discover other manufacturers that i don't know about ....
 
jag manx i assume this is a description of your van ? what make is it please so i can google it... many thanks
 
David these figures sound very good....... after researching Hymer - am i to assume that hymer is the name of the habitation box manufacturer only - as i have found several hymers for sale which are described using different traditional engine/truck manufacturers' names.... ....
 
Hi

Given your "troubles" with your van and weight issue (the van)
It seems you are wanting to change ?

I believe your vehicle is quite slim?

So either a coach built (such as mine) or a Hymer type are the obvious choices..
Both under 3500.
OLD Hymers are rear wheel drive (I think) which reduces the "stuck in mud" prospect.

Our MH has loads of space for 2 and you will see from my earlier post suits us !
We do drive down narrowish roads and have done various mountain roads
e g Applecross and in Wales Tregaron and the reservoirs (Mountain rd to Devils Bridge)
Care is needed but all OK
From your travels in Scotland and Ireland you will be aware of the issues
I will say that some of the Lake district roads (Hardknot and Wrynose) are a bit of a problem ..Mainly due to traffic
The same applies (IMO) in Kent Devon and Cornwall (as well as Somerset).

Our MH is comfortable and well suited to an extended trip such as you did last summer !
 
Wild card ...what about a LWB etc Transit AWD and convert it yourself (OR do some work yourself ) Compact/good value/reliable/easy to handle and 4wd
 
delicagirl said:
Following on from my last thread re driving licenses ......

who has a van which is less than 3.5 - what make is it - does anyone have a 4WD one - and is it possible for you to post a photo - not a lot to ask i know......

but this could be useful for so many folks who may decide to "downsize" - me i may be looking to upsize !!!!

thanks :)
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How about a panel van conversion ?
Most if not all under 3.5 tonne with a good payload, mine is 700 kg. Much less chance of water ingress, various lengths from 5 to 6.5 metres, I've found less shake rattle and roll when driving versus coach built, most have everything inside as per c class. Can be used as your everyday vehicle, I'm seriously considering getting rid of my car since changing to a pvc.
Downside is they are expensive often more than c class motorhomes and narrower so less useable internal space.
 
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If you really want 4x4, then converting a panel van is worth looking into. 4x4 motorhomes are few and far between in the UK, and will predominately be VW's or imports like the Bongo etc.

Hymer use mainly Fiat or Mercedes as base vehicles, a few on Ford Transits around too. Fiats will be front wheel drive, you may come across the rare 4x4 version, Merc will be rear wheel drive, again a 4x4 will be rare on older models.
 


10'5" x 5'11 in the back and the area above the cab is big enough for a child's bunk so plenty room fodr a conversion. They say mine is 3.5 tonne but i am not convinced. I think i can take 3.5 tonne max and a drive train of 5.5 tonne.



I passed in 86 so the stupid restriction does not bother me.
 
mistericeman said:
Wild card ...what about a LWB etc Transit AWD and convert it yourself (OR do some work yourself ) Compact/good value/reliable/easy to handle and 4wd
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Hard to find but Iveco Daily did a 4x4 also what makes a great conversion.
 
1888 said:
Hard to find but Iveco Daily did a 4x4 also what makes a great conversion.
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VW also do the crafter in a 4x4 ...I fell in love with a very nice one some time back ....all chunky tyres etc ...

Trouble is very few IF any are in ELWB/Jumbo flavour sadly ruling us out
 
It is a 3.5 tonne model. Van models are based on GVW, not the train weight.
 
My Iveco daily is rear wheel drive, Iveco don't do front wheel drive, and this has got me out of trouble when others had to towed off. They also do a lockable diff, which sadly mine doesn't have. :goodluck:
 
mistericeman said:
VW also do the crafter in a 4x4 ...I fell in love with a very nice one some time back ....all chunky tyres etc ...

Trouble is very few IF any are in ELWB/Jumbo flavour sadly ruling us out
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Very few of those around, and wasn't sold by VW in UK, you'll find them in Germany though.

Strangely VW went a different route to 4x4 than Mercedes did with the Sprinter, resulting in not many being sold because of price.
 
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