Fetch Camper Vans

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flyingfinn Sep 2022 10:02am, 4 Sep 2022 3,461 posts	0 flyingfinn Smoke free, by a 'garage' do you mean a space that is high enough to accommodate a bike frame stored vertically? Sadly not that big! But loads of room for everything we intend to take. Nicky doesn't want to give up piano lessons, so we'll be taking a keyboard!! Thanks
smoke free Sep 2022 10:40am, 4 Sep 2022 443 posts	0 smoke free It has a bike rack already which is great 👍
Rosehip Sep 2022 12:29pm, 4 Sep 2022 26,334 posts	0 Rosehip I’ve seen pics of the swift 122 (6M) which is what we have, where they have put the cushions from one bed onto the other and fitted bike racks onto the bench for travelling west I assume they must then store them in a tent outside overnight. Not having bikes, I didn’t look much at vehicles with garages, but isn’t the v-line sport the ideal one?
Rosehip Sep 2022 12:32pm, 4 Sep 2022 26,335 posts	0 Rosehip (West?, where did that come from? Stoopid phone)
cathrobinson Sep 2022 12:48pm, 4 Sep 2022 10,444 posts	0 cathrobinson This is the sort of thing I’d be tempted to swap the MoHo for: westcountryconversions.com
XB Sep 2022 1:00pm, 4 Sep 2022 15,060 posts	0 XB We store my wife’s folding electric bike under the bed and mine goes on the bike rack. The rest of the space under the bed has Ikea boxes with our boots, coats, cycle helmets, etc.
flyingfinn Sep 2022 1:19pm, 4 Sep 2022 3,462 posts	0 flyingfinn I’ve seen pics of the swift 122 (6M) which is what we have, where they have put the cushions from one bed onto the other and fitted bike racks onto the bench for travelling west I assume they must then store them in a tent outside overnight. Not having bikes, I didn’t look much at vehicles with garages, but isn’t the v-line sport the ideal one? What I'm after is more on the 'race van' model with a sealed space for storing bikes and filthy kit, getting wet/muddy gear off in without entering the main van but with acess from within the van. All with a fixed bed on top. The aim is to have a permanent bed and to keep all bikes, wet kit out of the living area but totally secure and protected whilst travelling. There are plenty of examples about but mainly one offs and on a 7m base (e.g Crafter, Sprinter). Dimension wise the concept should work on a 6m van but at least off the shelf no one seems to do it.
flyingfinn Sep 2022 1:19pm, 4 Sep 2022 3,463 posts	0 flyingfinn A visit to the NEC in October is scheduled.
Northern Exile Sep 2022 1:30pm, 4 Sep 2022 9,117 posts	0 Northern Exile I’ve seen pics of the swift 122 (6M) which is what we have, where they have put the cushions from one bed onto the other and fitted bike racks onto the bench for travelling west I assume they must then store them in a tent outside overnight. Not having bikes, I didn’t look much at vehicles with garages, but isn’t the v-line sport the ideal one? What I'm after is more on the 'race van' model with a sealed space for storing bikes and filthy kit, getting wet/muddy gear off in without entering the main van but with acess from within the van. All with a fixed bed on top. The aim is to have a permanent bed and to keep all bikes, wet kit out of the living area but totally secure and protected whilst travelling. There are plenty of examples about but mainly one offs and on a 7m base (e.g Crafter, Sprinter). Dimension wise the concept should work on a 6m van but at least off the shelf no one seems to do it. That sounds about perfect! Do you think we could get a discount if we order two vehicles FF? Assuming you/we find something suitable
cathrobinson Sep 2022 2:09pm, 4 Sep 2022 10,445 posts	0 cathrobinson I’ve seen pics of the swift 122 (6M) which is what we have, where they have put the cushions from one bed onto the other and fitted bike racks onto the bench for travelling west I assume they must then store them in a tent outside overnight. Not having bikes, I didn’t look much at vehicles with garages, but isn’t the v-line sport the ideal one? What I'm after is more on the 'race van' model with a sealed space for storing bikes and filthy kit, getting wet/muddy gear off in without entering the main van but with acess from within the van. All with a fixed bed on top. The aim is to have a permanent bed and to keep all bikes, wet kit out of the living area but totally secure and protected whilst travelling. There are plenty of examples about but mainly one offs and on a 7m base (e.g Crafter, Sprinter). Dimension wise the concept should work on a 6m van but at least off the shelf no one seems to do it. What you have just described sounds like a Goldilocks van, but I also haven’t found it yet. Adria vans have the closest thing but not in a 6m van. If you do find such a thing, please share. I’d also potentially be interested.