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its happened! we've found a van....
well, after all the searching, we have found a van. and like all the best decisions, we went back to the very first van we saw; bit like when you're shopping for a dress, or a house.... (well, maybe). Ok, so back to the important bit - THE VAN - what is it???? Read more »
=============STOLEN =MERCEDES 508D CLASSIC CAMPERVAN 1977
PLEASE HELP ME FIND IT
All change, AGAIN!
Just when you thought it was safe to put down the pencil and ruler..... Read more »
Mercedes Benz 308D Sprinter conversion.
Well,I finally found myself handing over the princely sum of £300 in return for ownership of a lovely Mercedes 308D Sprinter on a 'P' plate, ('96-'97), in white!
MOT and Tax had just run out and the owners, one of whom I work with, needed her moving more than they needed the money, so I was given a price I couldn't refuse, thankfully! The timing's perfect for me as well due to the poor old transit having done too many miles for her well-being! She's still got MOT till September, but is gonna need an enthusiastic DIY-er to get another one on her! Read more »
full time jnsurance in england
hi
i am thinking of fulltiming in this countery and need some new insurance does anybody have names of companies that do this type of thing
My "new" camper
Hi, I've recently bought a 1986 200 series LDV part conversion. As it isn't doing much mileage it's getting a bit hard to start. It's got new plugs etc and I think the issue is with the fuel. Does anyone have any info regarding converting from the current mechanical fuel pump to an electric one? I understand that this used to be a common conversion. Also if you have any tips regarding leisure battery charging, extra lights etc I would be eternally grateful. Maybe someone has done this job before? Regards Tony
My Seat Van
Here are some pics,more will be added as I get used to the site.
Seating arrangement
Leisure battery with 150 watt inverter being installed behind drivers seat.
This battery is protected by a rubber cover.It is charged by a relay wired in to the alternator warning light.
Cooking area on the right hand side of the van,Under the tops there is a simple 1 burner camping cooker and a bowl for washing etc.
The Thief Magnet
My new Van arrived on Friday and we went to Lakeside to test it out and do some shopping.
We bought some stuff and then went to IKEA to buy a bed base for the van.
When I came out of IKEA I found that the previous purchases had been stolen. It was only in the light of the next day did I realise that the drivers door look had been pulled out and I hadn’t been stupid and forgotten to lock it.
Now, of course, I am thinking that every night I sleep in the van a queue of scum will be lining up to rip open the locks and rummage through my sock drawer. Read more »
Insurance for a CamperVan or just a Van.
Insurance is tricky, especially if you are going to be a Van owner which may or may not be a Campervan.
In fact is it a Campervan?
It needs to have a Cooking, eating and washing facilities (gas & running water) to be a camper.
My Van will have a bed, a table, a chair, a cupboard. So its not a camper. So I can't have Motorhome/Camper insurance.
But I'm not a business so its not a Van (I mean the Van insurance folk wont insure me for SDP & commuting)
Our first sortie
Benedicte, her kids and myself, took our first camping trip on the 19th of September 2008. We have just bought our first van, a 2006 Fiat Ducato G350 with Torino Carozzo coachwork. It was a good 3 hour drive from our home near Toulouse to Ainsa in Huesca Aragon, Spain. The jounrney took us about 3 hours and there was some dificult climbing to be made before hitting the tunnel dividing France from Spain.
However, the trip was well worth it. There is a beautiful drive through the valley to Ainsa and the main road is dotted with numerous camping sites. Read more »
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