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[Bungle]

T2 for us

 

i love the practically of a camper and as a family hack it has so many uses 

 

DIY picking up materials van , 8x4 sheets fit easily  inside as do 4m lengths of worktop

 

 

day van , go out for a walk , beach , car show , family attraction and your cold food/drink is cold in the fridge and anything that needs heating up there is a cooker . Much cheaper than buying from the cafe

 

 

camping , hand brake up , beds out and your done ,  no messing around reversing the box and getting the legs out

 

 

 

school run , it's cooler than picking your kids up in a caravan

 

 

 

need a quick afternoon nap while out ?

 

 

 

bringing your yacht out of the water and need a spot of lunch

 

 

 

second emergency vehicle , if the daily fails it's still a road worthy car

 

 

 

didn't get to that open air music gig early enough sit up top

 

 

and with a broken down camper you will always have friends the same

 

 

the only down side is your friends will say you have a big van can you move a washing machine for me

Edited by Bungle, 05 May 2014 - 04:24 PM.

[(philip)]

Damn you bungle for making me want to follow my heart on not my head! I would sell a kidney to get a T2...

[Tamworthbay]

Damn you bungle for making me want to follow my heart on not my head! I would sell a kidney to get a T2...

that's because you haven't owned one! They have plus points but the negatives far outweighed the positives when we had ours. If I wanted to travel slowly in a smelly thing with no space that breaks down a lot I would take the train.

[AVV IT]

Although I loved my camper, I did find that I was probably more in love with the idea of having it, than the actual realities of owning one.

If you're serious about a camper, particularly a classic, then I'd seriously consider hiring one for a week first before buying. If you're still in love with the idea after that, then maybe should you consider getting one yourself. It's still not the fairest of comparisons, because hire examples tend to be fully restored and particularly reliable examples, worth twice the amount that most of us are likely to invest when buying, but it gives you some idea of what to expect before jumping in with both feet.

[Tamworthbay]

Although I loved my camper, I did find that I was probably more in love with the idea of having it, than the actual realities of owning one.
If you're serious about a camper, particularly a classic, then I'd seriously consider hiring one for a week first before buying. If you're still in love with the idea after that, then maybe should you consider getting one yourself. It's still not the fairest of comparisons, because hire examples tend to be fully restored and particularly reliable examples, worth twice the amount that most of us are likely to invest when buying, but it gives you some idea of what to expect before jumping in with both feet.

Again, spot on Dave, the idea seems great, the reality is somewhat lacking..........

Although I have still got a book on rebuilding air cooled engines if anyone is interested.

[riffraff]

I hankered after an old vw for yrs before deciding i didnt have the knowledge or money to keep one on the road. After months of scouring ads and talking our lass round she said i could have one as long as i sold the mini. It was a killer but the temptation proved too much. Long story short sold the mini on ebay and part chopped our vectra and bought a mazda bongo. Its a cracking piece of kit although unconverted which id what i wanted. 8 seater, 4 birth, raising roof, 4wd 2.5td auto. extremely versatile and imo more value for money than a t4. Things to watch are coolant problems and dodgy sellers claiming 40mpg.but on the whole i love it. Daily driver with it only being a saloon car footprint.
Cheers
Rob

[skinnyminny]

My dream is to buy and convert a luton with a tail lift into a perfect teeny tiny home and just become a nomad. Who occasionally works in bars to finance parts and booze. Skiing in the winter, rock climbing in the summer - perfect.

[Black.Ghost]

That sounds awesome! I would have a coach converted though rather than a Luton.

[mpi Estate]

I refuse to transport my Mini on a trailer but I love a moveable little 'house'.

 

This is the perfect combination for me: 

 

 

It sleeps 2, has a full kitchen. Interior lights and power inverter that run on the onboard battery. Fridge that runs on gas. Cooker, fresh water supply. 

 

Other pro's for having a caravan:

 

- I always have my Mini to discover the most beautiful local roads 

- If you're staying somewhere for a couple of days, you don't need to pack everything if you go out for the day or go food-shopping, like you have to with a campervan. With a caravan you just leave the caravan on site and take your car to go out shopping or sightseeing. 

[Bungle]

is that light enough to tow behind a mini ?

 

under 400kgs i think

Edited by Bungle, 22 July 2014 - 06:38 AM.

[Carlos W]

If it's less comfortable than your house, it's not a holiday.

The other issue with caravans stored at home is its perfectly obvious to Billy burglar when you're away on your caravan trip and therefore not at home.

[skinnyminny]

MPI estate - what make is that caravan? I would love one of those for now!

[Dan]

It's a (very old) Eriba Puck. Not sure about the early ones but the later ones (with a full length pop up roof) are too heavy to tow with a Mini legally at around 600kg.

[skinnyminny]

Thanks for the reply :) will look into them

[Ben_O]

It's a (very old) Eriba Puck. Not sure about the early ones but the later ones (with a full length pop up roof) are too heavy to tow with a Mini legally at around 600kg.

But does that law apply in Holland?