Clueless in Cardiff

[Ecovip Adventures]

Evening, We a T5 conversion in the past and are big fans of the van life holidays. We've ordered our upgrade to a Laika Ecovip due for delivery in March. Looking for help and tips with everything from bedding to insurance! Thanks in advance

 

[David and Sally]

 

[rosalan]

Sounds good. Which year?

 

[Brains]

I see what odds Paddy Power will give on a March delivery!

Many on here will tell you of late, very late, and unbelievably late deliveries.
A few months late is normal, 18 months late is not unusual.
The salesman's delivery date is about as trustworthy as a politicians date for the next election.


(Sunak announced yesterday the next election would be in "2nd half of this year", the odds on a May election went to 4/1 and an October election of 16/1, in other words, the punters do the exact opposite of what he says, as they dont trust him to tell the truth)

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

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[Janine]

Welcome to the Fun

 

[Ecovip Adventures]

Sounds good. Which year?

It's a 2022 (I'm fairly sure)!

 

[Ecovip Adventures]

I see what odds Paddy Power will give on a March delivery!

Many on here will tell you of late, very late, and unbelievably late deliveries.
A few months late is normal, 18 months late is not unusual.
The salesman's delivery date is about as trustworthy as a politicians date for the next election.


(Sunak announced yesterday the next election would be in "2nd half of this year", the odds on a May election went to 4/1 and an October election of 16/1, in other words, the punters do the exact opposite of what he says, as they dont trust him to tell the truth)

We'll be ok - bought a stock van but didn't want it registered until March so we're not running down warranties and paying insurance/storage over the winter. Dealer agreed to keep it for us until the spring

 

[Brains]

Welcome!

As for bedding.
Get fitted sheets from Snuglux.
Give them the make and model of the van
They seem to have templates for every bed configuration
Choose the material and colour
And it all arrives by post.

You will need a tracker/immobiliser/alarm system
(You are unlikely to get insurance without it)

If the dealer offers to fit it (or add to the build spec) decline the offer, no matter how tempting.
You can get much better quality for less money from [Broken Link Removed]
Like many others we drove from the dealers forecourt straight to VanBitz to get it all fitted.
(There are also discounts for members of Fun)

VanBitz can also fit GasLow systems and Solar systems.
Both of which I'd strongly recommend getting fitted at the same time.

 

[Lenny HB]

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[Ecovip Adventures]

Welcome!

As for bedding.
Get fitted sheets from Snuglux.
Give them the make and model of the van
They seem to have templates for every bed configuration
Choose the material and colour
And it all arrives by post.

You will need a tracker/immobiliser/alarm system
(You are unlikely to get insurance without it)
If the dealer offers to fit it (or add to the build spec) decline the offer, no matter how tempting.
You can get much better quality for less money from [Broken Link Removed]
Like many others we drove from the dealers forecourt straight to VanBitz to get it all fitted.
(There are also discounts for members of Fun)

Thank you, that's brilliant - exactly what I need to know!

 

[rolosroller]

 

[Jo662]

 

[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[Nanniemate]

Use everything from home including bedding towels pots and pans

Then as you know what you really need start to purchase.

You will buy so much stuff that you think.you cannot live without that you will either
Never use
Use once

Kettle. Cups. Wine / beer seems the necessities

Enjoy and keep an eye on the classified adds you may really need some things that others

Never use
Use once

Enjoy your new van

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[Figaro]

 

[Jo May]

We had two single mattress toppers made to measure Here

Made a big difference to our comfort. You plan exactly what size/s you want

 

[mitzimad]

you only get 5 free post here you need to invest £20 to become a paid member then you will have access to the search facility .unlimited posts .private messaging and much more its the best £20 I've ever spent on my motorhome

 

[AndyLaika]

Hi there
Welcome to the Fun, loads of great info on here, well worth the £20 membership.
We've got a 2022 Laika EcoVip as well, shout if you need any info.
There is a owners club which Laika are now involved with, it's only just re-launched but they are organising rallies etc.
https://laikaclubgb.org/ also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/laikaclubgb/

Andy

 

[CAB96]

Thank you, that's brilliant - exactly what I need to know!

Book well in advance if going to Vanbitz for your security, they are popular!

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[Phill D]

Hi and welcome

 

[CAB96]

Book well in advance if going to Vanbitz for your security, they are popular!

And if you pay your subs on here you can get a discount when you book in, it will pay for the subs!

 

[Chris]

Join the club you cheapskate

 

[ambulancekidd]

 

[Ecovip Adventures]

Use everything from home including bedding towels pots and pans

Then as you know what you really need start to purchase.

You will buy so much stuff that you think.you cannot live without that you will either
Never use
Use once

Kettle. Cups. Wine / beer seems the necessities

Enjoy and keep an eye on the classified adds you may really need some things that others

Never use
Use once

Enjoy your new van

Thank you. That’s makes a lot of sense

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[Ecovip Adventures]

Hi there
Welcome to the Fun, loads of great info on here, well worth the £20 membership.
We've got a 2022 Laika EcoVip as well, shout if you need any info.
There is a owners club which Laika are now involved with, it's only just re-launched but they are organising rallies etc.
https://laikaclubgb.org/ also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/laikaclubgb/

Andy

Hi Andy,
Finally picked up the van and started out on our adventures.
I've hit my first (I suspect of many) snag and would appreciate a bit of help if possible? I can't seem to find where you fill up the toilet flush tank.
I can find YouTube videos of almost everything else!
Thanking you
V

 

[Norfolk Nige]

Hi Andy,
Finally picked up the van and started out on our adventures.
I've hit my first (I suspect of many) snag and would appreciate a bit of help if possible? I can't seem to find where you fill up the toilet flush tank.
I can find YouTube videos of almost everything else!
Thanking you
V

All my vans have had the tank flush straight from the fresh tank. There isn’t a flush tank. I had those in my caravans. Try filling the fresh water tank then flushing the loo

 

[Ecovip Adventures]

All my vans have had the tank flush straight from the fresh tank. There isn’t a flush tank. I had those in my caravans. Try filling the fresh water tank then flushing the loo

Excellent thank you. I assumed I needed to put some chemical in somewhere. First problem solved

 

[Nanniemate]

Excellent thank you. I assumed I needed to put some chemical in somewhere. First problem solved

Bio washing liquid I your cassette cheaper than chemicals and you can pick the one you like best. I use surf many swear by aldi or lidl own brand

 

[Ecovip Adventures]

Bio washing liquid I your cassette cheaper than chemicals and you can pick the one you like best. I use surf many swear by aldi or lidl own brand

fab, thank you

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