Considering doing a longer break in a swb type vehicle how many have done this and managed worked round stuff and found that sometimes it's been a big bonus?
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An insulated poptop cover makes a big difference, keeps it dry and cuts down on noise, wind etc.The longest I have managed in a VW Transporter is two weeks. Only had myself to consider and the available storage for food and 'stuff' was not an issue.
The BIG problem is that whilst it did not rain much (Scotland) it was very windy. I could not sleep with the pop-top open (because of the noise of the canvas flapping about) and the lack of head room was so restricting that it has put me off planning any more decent lengths trips. I used to have a PVC (Ducato sized) so standing up and walking around was never an issue.
Of course - the VW is 100-times easier to drive and park than a big white delivery van
I would imagine going from your Hymer into a VW would be quite a shock to the system
Depends where and when you are intending to travel. 2 weeks in the UK hemmed inside by wet and windy weather seemed like a chore in our (old and now gone) SWB T4. But in France in summer weather when we could live outside for much of the time, 7 weeks was not long enough.Considering doing a longer break in a swb type vehicle how many have done this and managed worked round stuff and found that sometimes it's been a big bonus?
An insulated poptop cover makes a big difference, keeps it dry and cuts down on noise, wind etc.
I've looked at them a few times but always come to the conclusion that if the weather was so bad that I needed one, I would just keep the roof closed and spend the money in the pub by the open fire.You are absolutely right and it is something I considered, BUT, I am vertically challenged and putting one up one my own would be impossible, plus there's the problem of storing it inside the van.
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I have had VW for 40+ years and agree with you, they a great in fine dry weather BUT, as a solo traveller and especially with my 1989 Westfalia California, I have never had to rearrange anything every night?We used to have a SWB T5. We replaced it with our current Hymer 7m motorhome after a particularly stormy 2 week holiday in Scotland. We couldn’t put the pop top up. We couldn’t erect the small tent we took with us where we stored boxes of stuff. We couldn’t put up an awning. It was no fun.
It’s easy to park in towns and it was great when the weather was calm although you do have to be very organised and don’t mind rearranging the van every night.
We would not go back to a T5.
You could always hire one before committing.
We are at 50 nights so far in our IH Crafter.Considering doing a longer break in a swb type vehicle how many have done this and managed worked round stuff and found that sometimes it's been a big bonus?
If there are 2 adults in a T5, you have to put away the bed or you can’t get to all the cupboards, put out the table, easily get to the sink, have room for two of you to stand up, etc.I have had VW for 40+ years and agree with you, they a great in fine dry weather BUT, as a solo traveller and especially with my 1989 Westfalia California, I have never had to rearrange anything every night?
If there are 2 adults in a T5, you have to put away the bed or you can’t get to all the cupboards, put out the table, easily get to the sink, have room for two of you to stand up, etc.
When I’ve travelled on my own in the T5, I used to sleep in the roof (weather permitting) and leave everything in day layout below. That worked well.
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