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- September 13, 2011 at 5:37 pm #106114
Benomahony
ParticipantHi all,
I’m a 22 year old looking to buy and convert my first campervan to take out to Europe or further for as long as possible! So i’ve been trying to figure out the largest vehicles I can drive under 3.5 tonnes..
being a joiner by trade i’d ideally like to be able to convert it myself, rather than buy a ready-converted van, and have a budget of about 2-3 grand. I’ve been looking at mercedes 208/210/310/410 aswell as various horseboxes and luton vans (most amount of space under 3.5 tonnes)
does anyone have any other suggestions as to suitable vehicles? size doesnt particularly matter but the bigger the better!been something i’ve been trying to do for a while but just havent had the time. older mercedes seem to have a decent track record for running well on a high mileage, does this go for any other manufacturers?also, i’ve been trying to gage a rough price for insurance, can anyone tell me whether i’m better off insuring myself on a van or a campervan?and who seems to be the best value insurance companies?
any help would be much appreciated, cheers for your time
September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145751mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145752mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145753mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145757mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145760mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145761mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145762mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145764mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145766mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145768mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145773mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145774mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #145781mgroadster
ParticipantMost of the Eastern European
Most of the Eastern European courier lads who do regular Balkan/UK runs tend to favour sprinters because of their ability as you say to handle high mileage.
If you are venturing to further countries, I would think that Merc parts are probably more avail as well, should you need one on the hurry up.September 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm #145775kell
GuestHi. The Iveco extra long
Hi. The Iveco extra long wheelbase (7mtr) is about the longest panel van within that weight class and is very popular in across Europe.
Insurance:
Frank Pickles insurance
Insurance choice
Shield insurance
are all good for self builds though your age might mean it’s not cheap. - AuthorPosts
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