The Campervan Thread

[Gwylan]

Ah! But what is your chain treatment routine?

 

[Jameshow]

Ah! But what is your chain treatment routine?

Or your tyre rotation regime.....

 

[oldwheels]

I have had a succession of vans since the mid 1960,s.
Started with a Commer with rising roof and then a VWT2 for about 100,00 miles before getting a Sherpa coachbuilt then finally a bigger coachbuilt before deciding my touring days were over.
Perhaps not over as I am considering converting my Peugeot Patrner to tiny camper.
Photo of my last van.

 

[Gwylan]

Or your tyre rotation regime.....

Mine go around and around. Is there any other way?

 

[Drago]

Well, I'm home. Figured out how to drain the freshwater but can't seem to suss how to drain the grey water. I can see the outlet but can't see any tap or the like.

It'll be going back soon to have an awning fitted so if I don't figure it out I'll ask the dealer.

 

[Jameshow]

I have had a succession of vans since the mid 1960,s.
Started with a Commer with rising roof and then a VWT2 for about 100,00 miles before getting a Sherpa coachbuilt then finally a bigger coachbuilt before deciding my touring days were over.
Perhaps not over as I am considering converting my Peugeot Patrner to tiny camper.
Photo of my last van.

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I'm tempted by a partner or a normal car and a teardrop caravan. Mens shed chap wants to build one...

 

[kynikos]

Well, I'm home. Figured out how to drain the freshwater but can't seem to suss how to drain the grey water. I can see the outlet but can't see any tap or the like.

It'll be going back soon to have an awning fitted so if I don't figure it out I'll ask the dealer.

With the strength and power of your feculence I'd just leave it for a week - it'll eat through whatever plastic or metal it's currently contained in...

 

[oldwheels]

I'm tempted by a partner or a normal car and a teardrop caravan. Mens shed chap wants to build one...

I nearly bought a teardrop caravan but it was just when we were confined by covid so the sale fell through. A roof tent was also considered but having experienced some windy nights in other vans did not think it was a wise buy.

 

[Drago]

Next trip away planned for half term, end of October, whereupon well be heading for the peaks for a few days. I hope it's cold so I can use the Webasto heater.

Will probably have another short break before then.

 

[Gwylan]

Next trip away planned for half term, end of October, whereupon well be heading for the peaks for a few days. I hole it's cold so I can use the Webasto heater.

Will probably have another short break before then.

Have you got deep pockets or refillable gas bottles?

 

[Drago]

The webasto heater is diesel powered, at current prices about 12p/hr to run.

But the grill and hob are powered by a refillable gas bottle.