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    Beth n Dan
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    Hi there,

    My name is Beth 😀 I work for the Royal Navy as an Air Engineering Tech.

    I have always had a passion for campers, and am looking to purchase my own in the very near future.

    I am very eager for advise from camper van owners, and am curious to further understand the pro’s and con’s to each of the models.

    I love the Split screen campers, however the more I see of the modern vans, the more I like.

    Hopefully speak to some of you soon

    B 😀

    #122599
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Hi Beth
    Nice to hear from

    Hi Beth

    Nice to hear from you.
    There is a very big divide between the old classic VWs an newer vans

    Old VWs
    – Cool
    – Slow
    – Need regular maintenance
    – Very expensive to buy
    – Limit features

    Newer vehicles
    – Economical
    – Fast
    – Modern features
    – Efficient insulation and windows

    If you want a convenient, easy to drive vehicle then go for a modern vehicle.
    If you want something that looks cool, then go for a classic.

    #122600
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Hi Beth
    Nice to hear from

    Hi Beth

    Nice to hear from you.
    There is a very big divide between the old classic VWs an newer vans

    Old VWs
    – Cool
    – Slow
    – Need regular maintenance
    – Very expensive to buy
    – Limit features

    Newer vehicles
    – Economical
    – Fast
    – Modern features
    – Efficient insulation and windows

    If you want a convenient, easy to drive vehicle then go for a modern vehicle.
    If you want something that looks cool, then go for a classic.

    #122601
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Hi Beth
    Nice to hear from

    Hi Beth

    Nice to hear from you.
    There is a very big divide between the old classic VWs an newer vans

    Old VWs
    – Cool
    – Slow
    – Need regular maintenance
    – Very expensive to buy
    – Limit features

    Newer vehicles
    – Economical
    – Fast
    – Modern features
    – Efficient insulation and windows

    If you want a convenient, easy to drive vehicle then go for a modern vehicle.
    If you want something that looks cool, then go for a classic.

    #122603
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Hi Beth
    Nice to hear from

    Hi Beth

    Nice to hear from you.
    There is a very big divide between the old classic VWs an newer vans

    Old VWs
    – Cool
    – Slow
    – Need regular maintenance
    – Very expensive to buy
    – Limit features

    Newer vehicles
    – Economical
    – Fast
    – Modern features
    – Efficient insulation and windows

    If you want a convenient, easy to drive vehicle then go for a modern vehicle.
    If you want something that looks cool, then go for a classic.

    #122606
    mgroadster
    Participant

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different routes to take. I’m not into VW early campers at all. I reckon they are cramped, unreliable and slow. However for some very odd reason they do fetch silly money which would actually get you a really nice modern camper with some comfort and speed…It’s all down to what rd. you want to take.

    #122607
    mgroadster
    Participant

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different routes to take. I’m not into VW early campers at all. I reckon they are cramped, unreliable and slow. However for some very odd reason they do fetch silly money which would actually get you a really nice modern camper with some comfort and speed…It’s all down to what rd. you want to take.

    #122609
    mgroadster
    Participant

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different routes to take. I’m not into VW early campers at all. I reckon they are cramped, unreliable and slow. However for some very odd reason they do fetch silly money which would actually get you a really nice modern camper with some comfort and speed…It’s all down to what rd. you want to take.

    #122611
    mgroadster
    Participant

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different

    Hi,
    Yes two totally different routes to take. I’m not into VW early campers at all. I reckon they are cramped, unreliable and slow. However for some very odd reason they do fetch silly money which would actually get you a really nice modern camper with some comfort and speed…It’s all down to what rd. you want to take.

    #122615
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Beth, forgot to say, if you
    Beth, forgot to say, if you actually want to have fun camping get a new vehicle. And old VW (or any classic camper) simply does not do camping as well as a modern vehicle. Think of those as like a functional classic car.
    I have a 2002 Sprinter and love getting in it, driving 700 miles a day across Europe, knowing it will start everyday.

    #122616
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Beth, forgot to say, if you
    Beth, forgot to say, if you actually want to have fun camping get a new vehicle. And old VW (or any classic camper) simply does not do camping as well as a modern vehicle. Think of those as like a functional classic car.
    I have a 2002 Sprinter and love getting in it, driving 700 miles a day across Europe, knowing it will start everyday.

    #122617
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Beth, forgot to say, if you
    Beth, forgot to say, if you actually want to have fun camping get a new vehicle. And old VW (or any classic camper) simply does not do camping as well as a modern vehicle. Think of those as like a functional classic car.
    I have a 2002 Sprinter and love getting in it, driving 700 miles a day across Europe, knowing it will start everyday.

    #122619
    Darren
    Keymaster

    Beth, forgot to say, if you
    Beth, forgot to say, if you actually want to have fun camping get a new vehicle. And old VW (or any classic camper) simply does not do camping as well as a modern vehicle. Think of those as like a functional classic car.
    I have a 2002 Sprinter and love getting in it, driving 700 miles a day across Europe, knowing it will start everyday.

    #122624
    stewart1979
    Participant

    old vw are a hobby
    people get the old vw splits and bays because there passionate about classic vw’s there cool but not practical personally i’d love one but i want something reliable so i compromised and went for the vw t4 a lot smaller than transits and sprinters but i like it for that it will go anywhere with no problems fit in a normal car parking space which can be important at the coast yet still has everything you need just more compact i suppose its all down to personal preference and what you’ll be using it for take your time choosing one look at a few because if you buy the wrong one for you it can be an expensive misteak

    #122625
    stewart1979
    Participant

    old vw are a hobby
    people get the old vw splits and bays because there passionate about classic vw’s there cool but not practical personally i’d love one but i want something reliable so i compromised and went for the vw t4 a lot smaller than transits and sprinters but i like it for that it will go anywhere with no problems fit in a normal car parking space which can be important at the coast yet still has everything you need just more compact i suppose its all down to personal preference and what you’ll be using it for take your time choosing one look at a few because if you buy the wrong one for you it can be an expensive misteak

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