Think I need a bigger boat

[Macp]

Morning folks just joined. So just two trips in and I already realised I screwed up. Spent way too much money finding and buying my perfect VW Transporter and then spent way too much making it into a posh van that you can actually only sleep in. I didn’t want a pop top or kitchen and cabinets .

We just got back from a trip and loved it but disliked the lack of space.

So it seems to get what we want a high top Ducato/Boxer/Relay will be on the cards. And hope I don’t lose too much money selling the Transporter. Just need to find the right length van.

Thanks for listening, sorry to moan in my first post.

 

[TeamRienza]

It has been said that you rarely get the van you consider the optimal first time around.
You seem to have enjoyed your experiences in a T4, so that's a positive.
Now you have a better idea of what you want in your next van, so a list of pros and cons might assist with the process.
Consider what you must have, what you could have and what might be nice but not essential.
Every van is a compromise in the end.
Good luck and happy hunting.

Davy

 

[Robmac]

Welcome from Bedfordshire.

 

[trevskoda]

Welcome from Co Antrim, i went for a big van to convert from day one, love the space inside and dont feel cramped.

 

[barryd]

Welcome. I think it all boils down to what you will use it for and for how long. We have only ever had two vans over nearly two decades of motorhoming. Two six berths. 7.5 and now 8.5m. We do however go away literally half of the year. Just the two of us but we fill every locker and garage space. If you are just away odd weekends or even a couple of weeks then you could of course go much smaller. I did look at 6m PVC vans for a while but we just couldn't make it work but I think its harder to downside than it is to upsize.

All I Can suggest is you think of your long term touring needs and don't make the same mistake twice by not going big enough. Secondary transport can be useful with a bigger van. We carry a Honda scooter but also sometimes folding bikes. Electric bikes are very popular. Some even tow cars.