The Campervan Thread

[fossyant]

Nice looks pretty much transporter sized?!

It is. Vauxhall (or basically the same van as Peugeot, Citroen, Toyota and Fiat). Didn't want a full camper as I've got a good tent and this is for bikes as well. The bed system sits behind the rear seats and under the parcel shelf (all currently in the garage).

 

[fossyant]

Gone camping

 

[Jameshow]

Gone camping
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Poor traffic owner!🤣

 

[fossyant]

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I do have a leaning towards getting a camper

I was more in favour of a narrowboat but that thought has subsided

SWMBO would not go for it so I guess it won;t happen!

 

[Drago]

Enjoying van life, eh, Foss?

11 days and I'm off to the coast in mine.

 

[Gunk]

Sorry, still not convinced

 

[Drago]

Sorry, still not convinced

Never mind, all the more for us to enjoy.

 

[Ridgeway]

Tailgate spare wheel mount and upgraded gas struts ordered.

De grunge cleaner in rhe water tank. I'll drive it like thwt a few days to let it slosh about then I'll drain and rinse.

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Very envious.

Enjoy the good life 😀

 

[Drago]

Thanks Ridgers

 

[fossyant]

Enjoying van life, eh, Foss?

11 days and I'm off to the coast in mine.

So far so good. A little cold last night as it was a bit breezy and we got cold before getting in. Some changes. Need to pad the end poles of the awning as one was tapping on the van in 40mph winds. That said it has withstood the infamous Shell Island winds and heavy rain last night. MrsF fancies a better awning. Wants a roll out.

 

[fossyant]

Solar panel worked well. Through power to keep the fridge running and excess power to input charge. Was getting over 80w in Spring sunshine. Fridge runs at max on 12v. Can turn it lower on mains

 

[BoldonLad]

Sorry, still not convinced

Like many things, it is personal preferences, and of course, personal circumstances.

We had never “done” camping type stuff, but, at age 60, and, beginning our retirement, we bought a motorhome. For the next 15 years, we spent 5 or 6 months of each year roaming mainland Europe. We never set off with anything booked, except a ferry or tunnel crossing. We absolutely loved it.

Covid and lock down put a stop to our travels, and, subsequently, my wife’s ill health, otherwise we would be back to it.

 

[king of the mole hills]

Love the van life we sold ours last year because we need a bigger one
I miss it only had it 5 years and our first trip was the first 9 days of the 2018 tour
We came home after the cobbles was a amazing trip

 

[fossyant]

The power station has been great. Used it to heat an electric water bottle twice as my wife and our friends have been in the sea. Getting about 40w going back in now as it's overcast. Cheap awning hasn't flown off despite the wind.