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  • in reply to: Where are you? #126218
    Bluebird
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    Where..?
    Sunny (sometimes) Cornwall – although, to quote the old chestnut, “home is where you park it”…

    in reply to: Where are you? #126227
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    Where..?
    Sunny (sometimes) Cornwall – although, to quote the old chestnut, “home is where you park it”…

    in reply to: Where are you? #126234
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    Where..?
    Sunny (sometimes) Cornwall – although, to quote the old chestnut, “home is where you park it”…

    in reply to: Where are you? #126243
    Bluebird
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    Where..?
    Sunny (sometimes) Cornwall – although, to quote the old chestnut, “home is where you park it”…

    in reply to: Where are you? #126250
    Bluebird
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    Where..?
    Sunny (sometimes) Cornwall – although, to quote the old chestnut, “home is where you park it”…

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146047
    Bluebird
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    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146048
    Bluebird
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    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146053
    Bluebird
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    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146054
    Bluebird
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    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146046
    Bluebird
    Participant

    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146042
    Bluebird
    Participant

    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146038
    Bluebird
    Participant

    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146037
    Bluebird
    Participant

    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146035
    Bluebird
    Participant

    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

    in reply to: buying my first campervan/van to convert myself #146056
    Bluebird
    Participant

    Size matters
    Hello there

    I think you’ll find the Mercedes models a good deal. They are very reliable and easy to get the parts for when something goes wrong. The dead and dying Sprinters are all shipped off towards Poland and Russia – while the older ‘square-nosed’ models go to Africa – so there are plenty of parts in more remote areas. They do hold their value though, so I have tended to go for the rugged and slightly larger Iveco Daily van as they come cheaper – although the spares are ridiculously costly…

    Size-wise, you might need to consider the practicalities of driving a larger vehicle. I’ve converted a couple of full-sized coaches in the past and toured Europe in one – fabulous, but I got some sticky moments with unmarked low bridges, overhanging trees, balconies and narrow fishing villages – and I’m an HGV driver by trade. For touring a high-top Transit / Sprinter / Daily / etc size van of 3 metres tall and about 6 metres long is perfect in my experience. They’re big enough for months of comfortable living, economical, easy to drive and park – even in town for shopping or seeing the sights.

    The screen on this site flashes with adverts for camper insurance that will quote you for a possible conversion – or try eVan or similar for private use van cover.

    Good luck

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