|
8 May
8:28pm, 8 May 2024
85,904 posts
|
Diogenes
We are thinking of changing Mrs D’s SUV for a camper van that the two of us can get away in for short trips. We’re thinking VW equivalent as we can’t afford an actual VW that isn’t ancient and done a zillion miles.
Any advice, makes to avoid, must-have features? Should we hire one first to see how we like it?
|
|
8 May
9:34pm, 8 May 2024
31,940 posts
|
Rosehip
I'd hire one first 
I was set on a VW size van but it didn't take more than a couple of hours in one to realise it wasn't going to be comfy for us in anything but good weather. But I guess that depends how you think you'll use it and how often
|
|
9 May
10:10am, 9 May 2024
6,256 posts
|
TheScribbler
I second Rosehip’s advice to see how you get on in the space.
A lot depends on how you use it and how fit/flexible you are.
Me and Mr S do cook in our VW, and have worked out a system that works for us not to get in each other’s way. We don’t tend to use things like the awning or outdoor dining much.
We also like to sleep in the pop top if it’s not windy or raining, but can already sense that clambering up and down to it won’t always be comfortable! We have a ladder now.
Mr S has taken it away solo for some photography trips and always remarks how much easier it is on his own!
|
|
11 May
8:06am, 11 May 2024
31,963 posts
|
Rosehip
We’re down in the West Country this week
Drove down overnight leaving home ~9pm and stopping at Cartgate picnic area for a few hours kip.
Made it to an old favourite spit as the gates opened at 7am.
Recommend cartgate for a free parking spot and the A303 is a very different and pleasant drive at midnight/4am
|
|
11 May
8:07am, 11 May 2024
31,964 posts
|
Rosehip
|
|
11 May
8:14am, 11 May 2024
26,980 posts
|
GimmeMedals
Beautiful, Rosehip. Have a great time there.
|
|
11 May
8:38am, 11 May 2024
11,092 posts
|
Fields
I love Cartgate. Very good coffee and cakes there - the only problem is it’s only an hour or so from home so I rarely stop there unless flagging on a return trip.
|
|
11 May
9:01am, 11 May 2024
31,967 posts
|
Rosehip
It was v quiet at 1 AM
|
|
11 May
9:28am, 11 May 2024
11,094 posts
|
Fields
Certainly is a beautiful day in this part of the SW, about to put a coat of varnish on my bench
Enjoy whatever beach you’re at
|
|
11 May
9:43am, 11 May 2024
85,938 posts
|
Diogenes
Sounds idyllic
|
