Travel in Iran - from london

Going to Iran, make sure all your gunners are up to the job.
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trevskoda said:
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Governments and the people are two very different groups. Travellers from countries that can easily enter and travel around Iran speak very highly about the reception they received and the country generally.

I wouldn't want an Iranian judging the reception they would experience in the UK by the actions of our government
 
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I follow the YouTube channel of a Dutch fella who travelled across the 'stans in a converted Russian van, he spent some time in Iran a few years ago. Huub Vlogs. It looks like a fascinating and welcoming place, the world seems to be opening up like never before for those who like a bit of adventure. Good luck with your trip. relevant videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HuubVlogs/search?query=iran
 
I have been to Iran several times (family connections) and have always been almost embarrassed by the courtesy shown to me by the people there. Very warm and welcoming. They're having a very hard time of it at the moment - sanctions are causing massive inflation - but their spirit is remarkable. I think it's a wonderful country to visit with beautiful cities and amazing architecture.
 
Tookey said:
You are on the right forum for advice about motorhomes but members need to know what your actual plans are with regards to surfaces to be driven on and time expected to be spent off grid and energy requirements. I get the impression from experienced members that budget motorhomes on a washboard track would literally shake hab box furniture to bits, people need to know your requirements and budget to help you choose a suitable MH
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Hi,
Hope all is well...
Thank you for your message.
To answer your question regarding budget, I have around £40K to spend and as mentioned previously, trying to find out which motorhome or anything similar (Not sure what anything similar to motorhome is called :) ) has biggest water/waste tank for now.
Many thanks
 
Take a look at Wildax. Their tanks are bigger than average - 100l fresh and 100l waste - and build quality is OK. Well, I'm happy with mine anyway.
 
arkiboys said:
Hi,
Hope all is well...
Thank you for your message.
To answer your question regarding budget, I have around £40K to spend and as mentioned previously, trying to find out which motorhome or anything similar (Not sure what anything similar to motorhome is called :) ) has biggest water/waste tank for now.
Many thanks
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You still haven't said whether you plan to leave tarmac or not 😆

With that budget and your plans personally I would be looking at LWB (maybe XLWB) expedition converted Merc Sprinters or similiar (VW, Iveco) , probably not 4x4 as that costs extra £ and might well be completely unnecessary for your plans. For 40k you wont get the dogs danglies but still a good one, you're not going to the Congo so should be fine. Iveco/Peugeot you will get the most bang for your buck but they aren't Mercs, your choice.

Unless you plan to take the kitchen sink the payloads are sufficient

They dont scream 'tourist'

Easier to make secure

Mechanics are familiar with them (Turkey and Iran)

If converted properly furniture shouldn't be chipboard

If expedition converted the water tank should be large enough already

The tail is still quite long on (X)LWB but a bash plate is easy to fit

Roof or rear racks readily available

But....

The creature comforts will not be the same as a trad MH

Are you planning to leave tarmac??? Half of my points are irrelevant if you're not.

Don't get overly concerned though as don't lose sight of the fact that you could do the trip in a 2wd car, tent, bucket and water/fuel can. (y) :)
 
Arkiboys, Mark's link looks great

Beware, overlander vehicles are a type of vehicle very popular with scammers on e-bay. Eyes open and trust your gut instinct (y)
 
davep10000 said:
I had a look over this at the overland show a couple of weeks ago.
Its certainly got the pedigree a new conversion wouldnt have, and has actually been tested in anger.
Obviously its OTT if never used off road. Fuel consumption may be an issue as well.
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Surprised it didn't get sold at the show tbh. Looks like a really nice set up and without seeing it the price seems reasonable considering the present market
 
Arkiboy, after Dave's (knows vehicles) comment you should consider this vehicle in my opinion. Your budget means you can afford the possibly low mpg and afford any required work. Unless you have an accident I think you could sell post trip at a similar price if you wanted to, the miles you put on a new engine wont concern anyone as its diesel and you will have only warmed it up.
 
arkiboys said:
Not sure which motorhomes have the biggest water tank size for shower and waste tank for toilet as there may not be a-lot of places to refill/empty tanks...
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You need to do a bit more basic research about motorhomes.
Most have
a) fresh water tank for drinking / washing / showering.
b) waste tank for "grey" water. e.g. water you have showered in.
c) a cassette toilet for toilet waste and flushed water.

a&b vary by motorhome but are typically 80-110 litre
c is sufficient for around 4-6 days for 1 person.

To be honest the whole project seems ambitious for someone without any experience, like the people who buy a small boat and set sail for the Caribbean. But if you do go for it good luck.
 
r4dent said:
You need to do a bit more basic research about motorhomes.
Most have
a) fresh water tank for drinking / washing / showering.
b) waste tank for "grey" water. e.g. water you have showered in.
c) a cassette toilet for toilet waste and flushed water.

a&b vary by motorhome but are typically 80-110 litre
c is sufficient for around 4-6 days for 1 person.

To be honest the whole project seems ambitious for someone without any experience, like the people who buy a small boat and set sail for the Caribbean. But if you do go for it good luck.
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EU and Turkey should be no issue which only leaves Iran as the tricky bit. I think northern Scandanavia during the winter months would be far more dangerous/adventurous. Arky could crash yes, but I dont think it's any more likely to happen than in Spain.

The ambitious bit is the paperwork 😆
 
Tookey said:
I wasn't clear, I meant I wasnt aware of any 7m MH's sub 3.5
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My Bailey AA 745 is 7.5m and under 3.5t. I lost my C1 when I started injecting to treat my diabetes. The are many other vans under 3.5t but over 7m.
 
Tookey said:
I have been thinking about your plans as I am intrigued. I am very pro solo travel but in this scenario and because you mention history I am inclined to recommend considering a tour. If you spent your money on a quality guided tour rather than a MH I suspect you might get a more rewarding experience with regards to the history of Iran. Will you be travelling on a British passport as this is part of the reason I am thinking a tour might be more enjoyable?

Maybe the journey to Iran is important to you so my point is pointless. Myself and I believe others would be interested in you sharing some more details if you care to share.
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I have been to Iran a few times on short breaks (Last time we hired a 4x4). Loved all three weeks of it...
This time I thought, we travel through countries (say within 2 weeks visiting countries on the way till we get to the border of turkey/Iran.)
And then perhaps 4 weeks in Iran and then a slow drive back to London.
A few years ago we drove through europe within 4 weeks visiting several countries up to and including croatia and then back to London.
A very pleasant drive my wife and I enjoyed.
I have around £40K to spend on a vehicle for such travel and I thought since we will have to use the shower and toilet as we will be on the road/campsite perhaps I look for a vehicle with big water tank/waste tank.
Drive way can take max 7m vehicle.
I got my drivers licence back in 1988

Apologies for late reply. Not sure how to get the automated email setup here.

Kind regards
 
arkiboys said:
I have been to Iran a few times on short breaks (Last time we hired a 4x4). Loved all three weeks of it...
This time I thought, we travel through countries (say within 2 weeks visiting countries on the way till we get to the border of turkey/Iran.)
And then perhaps 4 weeks in Iran and then a slow drive back to London.
A few years ago we drove through europe within 4 weeks visiting several countries up to and including croatia and then back to London.
A very pleasant drive my wife and I enjoyed.
I have around £40K to spend on a vehicle for such travel and I thought since we will have to use the shower and toilet as we will be on the road/campsite perhaps I look for a vehicle with big water tank/waste tank.
Drive way can take max 7m vehicle.
I got my drivers licence back in 1988

Apologies for late reply. Not sure how to get the automated email setup here.

Kind regards
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No need to apologise

Sounds great. Have you viewed the vehicle in Mark's link? The fact the one of the forum members has viewed it at the Overland show means that it is not an Ebay scam and the owners are not trying to hide anything, this alone is a very good starting point (y)

The forum member 'Wildebus' owns a company that designs, supplies and if required can install PV set ups (inc batteries), bespoke to your needs. Myself and many other members have used his service and if your chosen vehicle doesn't have a set up or its outdated I recommend liaising with him unless of course you have the expertise.

When do you plan to leave? If you plan to enter Iran before Jan 23 can you let me know how you are getting on with your visa application please (if you are travelling on a British passport and you don't have family there). Probably best to 'private message' as pretty dull topic for others

Keep us in the loop, quite a few members are interested and following the thread :)
 
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2 weeks visiting countries on the way to Iran/Turkey border, are you leaving from the UK? You an insomniac? 😆

That's 6 hrs driving a day with only a few rest days, guess you love driving eh

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