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3CorsaMeal

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26th Jun 15 at 14:40

Just get a tent and some accessories and chuck them in the back of a normal road car, don't know why people need a builders car to go and sleep/cook on a patch of grass somewhere.

People can't do anything these days without spending a fortune first, its weird.

DaveyLC

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26th Jun 15 at 14:45

I'm to old to be sleeping in a fucking tent

Infact I've still got a fairly epic 3 bedroom tent but I shudder at the thought of sleeping in one these days.

Then there's the setup before and cleanup afterwards.

3CorsaMeal

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26th Jun 15 at 15:05

Travel lodge?

DaveyLC

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26th Jun 15 at 15:13

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Travel lodge?

The other reason for the camper is a Dog and a Baby! The baby not so much of an issue but the dog isn't particularly welcome

pow

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26th Jun 15 at 17:21

Any joy Dave? I've been looking, might settle on a MWB Ducato/Relay/Boxer. Fancy a shower on board on this one

DaveyLC

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26th Jun 15 at 21:58

I'm on it like a car bonnet

DaveyLC

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27th Jun 15 at 07:31

I think I'm pretty much sold on the Vito idea again..

Everything else just feels shit by comparison

and personally how it drives is one of the most important factors.

I've been looking at T5's but again they are not as nice to drive and people want obscene amounts of money for them.

For me the holy grail will be a 2009 or newer auto Dauliner (with a tail gate), Traveliner or Viano Auto with under 100k on the clock for £8k or less, these all already have a nicely trimmed interior and the glass fitted.

[Edited on 27-06-2015 by DaveyLC]

Nic Barnes

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27th Jun 15 at 07:35

I think it's because you can't afford a t5 that you keep saying you don't like how they drive.

DaveyLC

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27th Jun 15 at 07:41

If this was an auto I think I'd be sold:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-VITO-2-1CDI-EU5-Dualiner-Sport-116-Panel-Van-Compac-2012-/291492377158?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43de4cb246

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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
I think it's because you can't afford a t5 that you keep saying you don't like how they drive.

Not really Nicolas, Its in-fact quite the opposite they drive like shit because they drive like shit and I can comfortably afford to buy a new one, maybe even two or three with cash but I'm not some kind of flashy cunt and I happen to squeak when I walk.

pow

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27th Jun 15 at 08:06

You going to get a pop top for that then?

DaveyLC

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27th Jun 15 at 12:09

Only if I can source a decent one for less than £3k!

Andrew

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27th Jun 15 at 14:21

Looking forward to the Build Thread on what you decide to go with.

DaveyLC

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29th Jun 15 at 13:18

Where are all the private sellers with vans? Everything is with a bloody dealer!

Nic Barnes

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29th Jun 15 at 14:19

its because everyone has traded them in to get a t4 or a t5.

DaveyLC

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29th Jun 15 at 14:28

I did find super dooper bargain T5, a 2008, dsg, 8 seater, swb with 150k on the clock for £7k.. But it got snapped up quick!

Nic Barnes

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29th Jun 15 at 16:24

surely if you are doing it to make money youd be better off buying a transporter due to popularity.

Ian

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29th Jun 15 at 19:13

Little one

DaveyLC

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2nd Jul 15 at 08:57

Theres a LWB T5 Shuttle at the local seized vehicles auction next Tuesday.. Might have a looksee

3CorsaMeal

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2nd Jul 15 at 09:05

My mate is selling his T4 van soon, its a shitter.

DaveyLC

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2nd Jul 15 at 09:10

Fuck a T4.. I'd rather go with the Tent option!

DaveyLC

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2nd Jul 15 at 20:04

Mr Barnes: You'll be pleased to know I've been looking at face-lift T5's... I had only ever driven earlier ones which always felt a bit agricultural, the later ones are much nicer!

Currently waiting on the Accountant to tell me how much I can spent

DaveyLC

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3rd Jul 15 at 07:07

This is tickling my fancy at the moment:

DaveyLC

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4th Jul 15 at 10:11

Mission aborted on that one.. No A/C

everything else about it was spot on though.

SVM 286

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4th Jul 15 at 11:13

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Just get a tent and some accessories and chuck them in the back of a normal road car, don't know why people need a builders car to go and sleep/cook on a patch of grass somewhere.

People can't do anything these days without spending a fortune first, its weird.

If I had dough, i'd have a camper. I don't mind sleeping in a tent. It's all the associated grief with getting to that point that I can't stand.

And then all the post event shite too.

Would be so lovely to just shut the door, start the engine and drive off.

SVM 286

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4th Jul 15 at 11:16

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
This is tickling my fancy at the moment:
[img]http://s2.postimg.org/ucl6gvvjt/image.jpg

The only thing letting that down visually is that nasty, tacky, sodding great big horrible cheap looking badge on the front.

They do look much better with the longer snout though.

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