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RunningRonnie May 2021 8:20am, 25 May 2021 2,078 posts	0 RunningRonnie Had a great weekend at Dalraddy holiday park near Aviemore. This is a large campsite with chalets, tents, touring options and static caravans. But... it actually feels really small as it's all in the trees and in different sections. Loads of activities to do. Went for a short hike up a hill to a monument, took part in the quad biking and the archery. There's a great wee food van on site too. There's a wee craft market in the weekends. Also a garden that's been created with mentally ill/dementia people in mind with an honesty box and a random selection of goodies.
Gobi May 2021 9:35am, 25 May 2021 74,123 posts	0 Gobi So I know we have a few lurkers in here My long wheelbase T5 should be ready in the next 5 weeks, this was not a planned purchase but a friend who runs his own business has offered me one of his work vans - the only reason to change the T4 was to get a LWB My short wheelbase T4 will shortly be for sale It comes fullly insulated with a bed that is moveable, cupboards, a removeable table, sink(unused), cooker(unused) solar panel, split charge with leisure battery, heater and electricity all plumbed in. Will even supply the nice window covers for night time. The cupboards are all there , again not perfect as my MTB has been in the van more than once. The engine is a 2.4non turbo diesel - it is not fast , this is a 1997 engine, has had a new battery and recent parts. I have driven her all over the UK in the last 2 years. Wheels are banded steels with good tyres. She is lowered. Bodywork is tatty, I have focused on what was needed to use her hence work on the engine and interior. There are 2 bits of work needed right now, I need to fit the adapter to get the side door past the wheels and my heater has an E10 error which should be a simple blocked pipe. Send me a message if interested. Gobi
mrs shanksi May 2021 10:37am, 25 May 2021 12,337 posts	0 mrs shanksi That all sounds really good Ronnie.
Gobi May 2021 10:46am, 25 May 2021 74,126 posts	0 Gobi Im not a wild camper but I am envious of you all for getting away, if all to plan we should get a trip to the peaks in July and definately racing in Devon in August.
Lizzie Whizz May 2021 10:21pm, 25 May 2021 25,044 posts	0 Lizzie Whizz sits on hands
Mascott May 2021 8:43am, 26 May 2021 539 posts	0 Mascott Finally got my Bongo back as I had to lend it to my mum as hers was being repaired. Off to Boston for the Marathon this weekend and just me, so plenty of chill out time!.
Northern Exile May 2021 9:02am, 26 May 2021 7,679 posts	0 Northern Exile Just redone all the cupboard shelves in my van with neoprene cushioning mat, you can get a big roll of the stuff for just a fiver from TK Maxx. I used double-sided tape to stick it down, it's come out really well.
♪♫ Synge ♪♫ May 2021 9:16am, 26 May 2021 40,756 posts	0 ♪♫ Synge ♪♫ Next task on my list is to find lining and/or containers for the top cupboards (kitchen) to stop everything sliding and rolling around. I had in mind some sort of shallow silicon trays if that's even a thing. Will look at your solution, NE.
cathrobinson May 2021 9:26am, 26 May 2021 9,397 posts	0 cathrobinson I use this stuff in all our cupboards. And I cut a square to put between each plate so they don’t move in transit, and/or scratch: DIY Doctor - 2x Anti Slip Gripper Rolls - 11,600 cm2 in total - Ultimate Extra Thick 400gsm - Non Slip Rubber Matting - Shelf Drawer Liner - Multiple Uses amazon.co.uk
Gobi May 2021 10:18am, 26 May 2021 74,144 posts	0 Gobi I'm a whole level of excited by building another van and concerned I may do some of it myself Fine China in your camper Cath ?