Fetch Camper Vans

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Eynsham Red 15 Jul 10:00am, 15 Jul 2024 11,156 posts	0 Eynsham Red Excellent suggestion. There are so many different types of vans and motorhomes at the NEC show. It’s a great place to start exploring what would suit you best, as local dealers normally stick to just a few manufacturers so ideas from visiting them will be limited.
geordiegirl 15 Jul 10:21am, 15 Jul 2024 23,222 posts	0 geordiegirl I think we will do that if we’re not away. In Australia we had a huge 6berth motorhome it was amazing but very tricky to park My brother has a small converted cv which we are going to insure and borrow and also thought of hiring so we get a feel for what we want.
Diogenes 15 Jul 10:28am, 15 Jul 2024 86,992 posts	0 Diogenes Hire costs seem very expensive, even for just a few nights
cathrobinson 15 Jul 10:31am, 15 Jul 2024 12,696 posts	0 cathrobinson True, but still cheaper than buying the wrong van.
geordiegirl 15 Jul 10:31am, 15 Jul 2024 23,223 posts	0 geordiegirl Reading back cackleberry wrote:2005 plate T5. Very excited. Congratulations to your (aherm) friend @cackleberry
geordiegirl 15 Jul 10:46am, 15 Jul 2024 23,226 posts	0 geordiegirl Me again I found a viva to a couple of weeks ago but OH thinks it would be too small. Having never seen one in the flesh is it likely to be too small for adventuring? My thought is as a runner it would come in handy for races / getting off the beaten track runs anyway and a stepping stone to something bigger in a few years. facebook.com
geordiegirl 15 Jul 10:50am, 15 Jul 2024 23,227 posts	0 geordiegirl This is more the style he is thinking of facebook.com
cathrobinson 15 Jul 11:10am, 15 Jul 2024 12,697 posts	0 cathrobinson There’s pros and cons for each. If you buy an old motorhome, get it damp checked and ask to see habitation check history. Moho will be more comfortable for sitting, and more privacy for toilet, etc. but the older you go the more chance for things to be / go wrong. You’d be able to get a newer van for that money and it’s definitely easier to drive and park, but would be compromising on comfort, space, and privacy for toilet (not to mention likely no shower).
geordiegirl 15 Jul 11:24am, 15 Jul 2024 23,229 posts	0 geordiegirl Yes a shower room at least would be good as reading back see it’s a good place for handing wet clothes and we do that while boating, thanks Cath I think I need more patience 🤣
halfpint 15 Jul 1:40pm, 15 Jul 2024 41,411 posts	0 halfpint My friend has something similar to the vivaro. I sleep in my own wee van but we usually eat/socialise in hers. It’s fine for a few nights but tight on space and a faff for longer trips. Mind you she has a bike in there as well usually.