Daniel cain 45,247 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 6 minutes ago, Chaff said: Off to coast tomorrow morning for breakfast meet up Cracking little van that one of yours mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,247 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 My next door neighbours bought a lwb boxer van 3 months ago..put in windows, insulation power etc...when lost interest...will be up for sale soon like everything else they buybe a nice van for someone to make 'their' own.... I'll put it up on here when its for sale 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaff 3,604 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 52 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Cracking little van that one of yours mate Suits us for the time being mate, your van is a proper live aboard a lot more comfortable than a pop top transporter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil82 1,075 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 one thing to remember is DVLA is now (and has been for a while) being arsie about reregistering vans as campers unless it`s done from new, so if you use one of the larger vans it`ll stay as a class 7 van for testing (all campers come under class 4 regs) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 5,953 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, Daniel cain said: My next door neighbours bought a lwb boxer van 3 months ago..put in windows, insulation power etc...when lost interest...will be up for sale soon like everything else they buybe a nice van for someone to make 'their' own.... I'll put it up on here when its for sale COVID lockdown saw loads of people trying to convert vans, pushed van prices up and I see plenty of part finished ones on marketplace etc. I get the appeal but I'd rather spend the money on staying in a hostel/hotel or Airbnb in a bed , and have a comfier vehicle to explore in or more economical. But always good to have a project.. camper vans have definitely had a boom time in the last few years , companies even renting out privately owned ones. Has the bubble burst , what's the next big thing in regards to getaways and holidays? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,247 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 55 minutes ago, Borr said: COVID lockdown saw loads of people trying to convert vans, pushed van prices up and I see plenty of part finished ones on marketplace etc. I get the appeal but I'd rather spend the money on staying in a hostel/hotel or Airbnb in a bed , and have a comfier vehicle to explore in or more economical. But always good to have a project.. camper vans have definitely had a boom time in the last few years , companies even renting out privately owned ones. Has the bubble burst , what's the next big thing in regards to getaways and holidays? I don't think so mate..the problem ,that I see/hear about is people who decide they want to live in one full time....they not smart enough to move around and not f**k the locals off...lots of places you could stay for free few yrs back have been blown....gates and barriers go up and they stop the decent folks using it then...like anything,great at the start...more people find out...they fck it for everyone else..just like the hunting game 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,589 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 11 hours ago, Arry said: Also wifey and I use to camp in a old Toyota and use this tent porch for extra space and a cooking area. I've used it a few time when I camped in the X-Trail on the fishing comp. Cheers Arry My ex had one of those a lucida lovely car to drive . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaff 3,604 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Vdub City this morning nice to turn up put kettle on bacon sarnie dog walk along beach. Caught up with friends met few anoraks was showed me a powerbank thing that runs 240v and charges off solar and when driving it charges up. 2kw of power apparently 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,531 Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 Got the sign writing off today, still got the glue to deal with though! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wxm 1,638 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Wd40 gets the glue off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,531 Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Made a start today: Bulkhead removed, windows cut in both sides and some decals added. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Chid 6,519 Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, ryaldinhio said: A wee tip , if you ever think you might want a towbar fitted , get it done before you do any inside work as there's nothing worse than trying to do one after the conversation has been done 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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