666jw
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I started with a kontiki type size van. Mad dash every Friday on the M6 to Havens Marton Mere caravan site. Young kids, chopper bikes on the back (( making it even longer) big BBQ, awning etc ( must have looked a right sight !!!. Yes you get my drift, every thing bar the kitchen sink, and could then hold my own against the neighbouring pitches.
Now many smaller vans later, along with a disinterested wife and teenage kids, life is now a autocruise panel van conversion. Had it from new for three years now, and its the best thing since sliced bread. No not this particular van although its not that bad, as I always usually change after the eighteen month "honeymoon period. The concept of a van conversion is whats ideal, and you seem to get the best of all worlds, stealth, acceptance ( from carpark to prom to b and q etc. This is my first PVC, but by no means the last.
Oh if going smaller, never forget the benefit of a fixed toilet area. As beneficial on the road as a dishwasher at home
Now many smaller vans later, along with a disinterested wife and teenage kids, life is now a autocruise panel van conversion. Had it from new for three years now, and its the best thing since sliced bread. No not this particular van although its not that bad, as I always usually change after the eighteen month "honeymoon period. The concept of a van conversion is whats ideal, and you seem to get the best of all worlds, stealth, acceptance ( from carpark to prom to b and q etc. This is my first PVC, but by no means the last.Oh if going smaller, never forget the benefit of a fixed toilet area. As beneficial on the road as a dishwasher at home
SJSScotland
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Echo the above post re: panel van conversions. We have got a Fifer Touring M from East Neuk campervans. It is only 5.5m long but has shower/toilet, cooker, hob, sink, tv, fridge, heating... all you could ever need. Plenty of room as well, we have spent wet weekends in it, as well as 3 weeks touring the Alps. It is also our second car as is small enough to fit into a standard car parking space and is great as a day van - especially when I go horse riding or we go mountain biking as can change and shower afterwards. Never had a problem getting anywhere in it either - and we go to some fairly obscure places as well!!
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You asked how long is a reasonable time to look at a van. We sold our caravan recently. It was old but immaculate and we knew that everything in it was spot on. The gentleman who bought it brought a friend with him. They took three hours and went over the van with a fine toothcomb. We were delighted that they did that, because we knew that everything worked, there were no problems with our van and we were very pleased that at the end of their three hour inspection, they agreed with us and bought the van. They checked every single thing in the van worked, crawled underneath; inspected the roof; damp checked it; saw bits of our van we'ed never seen. It was their money and the van was sold as seen. I was really pleased that they gave it such a thorough inspection.
So take as much time as you need and don't be rushed, if the seller has nothing to hide then they shouldn't mind.
So take as much time as you need and don't be rushed, if the seller has nothing to hide then they shouldn't mind.
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Oh if going smaller, never forget the benefit of a fixed toilet area. As beneficial on the road as a dishwasher at home
Did away with the dishwasher at home when we changed the kitchen. The 'dishwasher' comes in very handy on the road though, as he does most of the driving.
jonnyboyward
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look long and hard before you buy any thing as its the easiest thing in the world to buy something then wish you hadn't spend plenty of time checking out the right set up for you bed toilet kitchen etc especially engine type size mpg etc good luck
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It's all about what you use it for. We have a 9m van which we would not swap as our main use is skiing where we park up for long periods and at -20 your in the van a lot when not skiing. If you want to tour small Cornish villages and go into town centres my van would be very unsuitable. Therefore what do want it for is your question.