Tam & co the great winter escape

[eurajohn]

Had an 810 for a few years ago (hence username eurajohn) how about this one, single beds, one for you and one for the dogs, got a bit of damage and high kilometres (or 114k miles) but cheap for year and what it is. Broken Link Removed

 

[Lenny HB]

I think you have made the right decision with the Vario, I loved watching your build but being realistic I doubt if you would have finished it this year.
I've often fancied a self build also when young fancied a kit car but I knew I would never finish either.

I hope it all works out with Ela she looks at peace with you. Although your mum is not a lot older than a lot of us on here we are a different breed most of us fairly active and adventurous. When stuck at home elderly people get stuck in there ways and anything out of their routine really upsets them I remember the hassle I had with my mum.

That Euromobile sounds ideal for you.

Good luck Tam.

 

[scousebird]

Although your mum is not a lot older than a lot of us on here

Speak for yourself

 

[Northernraider]

That’s my mates car! How random is that!
piy I’m in France, you could’ve stopped in for a cup of tea when you were up that way

Up what way ?

 

[Manic]

I think you have made the right decision with Vario,

Would that be because of the electrics
We did a kit car in a tent in the back garden but I think foing a self build like the Vario outside is another thing, good choice to call it a day with it.

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[Northernraider]

I think you have made the right decision with Vario, I loved watching your build but being realistic I doubt if you would have finished it this year.
I've often fancied a self build also when young fancied a kit car but I knew I would never finish either.

I hope it all works out with Ela she looks a peace with you. Although your mum is not a lot older than a lot of us on here we are a different breed most of us fairly active and adventurous. When stuck at home elderly people get stuck in there ways and anything out of their routine really upsets them I remember the hassle I had with my mum.

That Euromobile sounds ideal for you.

Good luck Tam.

You're just sighing relief over the vario electrics

The euramobile is a strong contender. But if i buy it and put the rear lounge back to normal it will involve relocating some of the electrics as the battery monitors etc in picture 11 would ne concealed behind the seat base. Don't imagine that would be too difficult to do though.

 

[Northernraider]

Would that be because of the electrics
We did a kit car in a tent in the back garden but I think foing a self build like the Vario outside is another thing, good choice to call it a day with it.

Yes the weather is a big part of why it takes so long. And working on my own isn't always easy either. And no one around to help out most of the time

 

[Northernraider]

Had an 810 for a few years ago (hence username eurajohn) how about this one, single beds, one for you and one for the dogs, got a bit of damage and high kilometres (or 114k miles) but cheap for year and what it is. Broken Link Removed

Unfortunately the cost of importing takes away the saving. That said im not keen on the interior layout in that one.

Im quite sold on the 2 lounges in the other one . The dogs would love the space and i shouid manage to get a seat

 

[Manic]

A long way away and transverse bed but LHD.
He has it on f/b for £29,950
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[Lenny HB]

Speak for yourself

Yer, I know you are not very fit or active.

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[scousebird]

Yer, I know you are not very fit or active.

 

[Northernraider]

A long way away and transverse bed but LHD.
He has it on f/b for £29,950
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Yeah ive got that on watch on eBay.

But comparing it to the others it's overpriced .

Hence no bids on it.


The hobby 600 has been reduced too which hints things aren't selling quite as quick as last year.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Nothing is far for the right motorhome lol, but then I used to drive for up to 10 /12 hours a day, but the train is very comfortable too lol, cheap premier inn and sorted

Tam, I used to do Inverness to Bury regularly in my old Merc horsebox, 14 hours door to door.Tbe only home comfort was a portapotty and a collie dog to snuggle up to at night.
I was probably older than you at tbe time, don't be a wimp you could pop down tbere no trouble.

 

[Langtoftlad]

I suspect a lot of potential vehicles could be located a long way from the back of beyond (aka Scotland).

I for one would be happy to offer a bed or a parking space if it would help.
Peterborough is East Coast Mainline... Happy to pick up & ferry about locally if it's helpful.

 

[Northernraider]

Tam, I used to do Inverness to Bury regularly in my old Merc horsebox, 14 hours door to door.Tbe only home comfort was a portapotty and a collie dog to snuggle up to at night.
I was probably older than you at tbe time, don't be a wimp you could pop down tbere no trouble.

Aye but the dogs might not be so keen in the car. Down and back in one day

But i won't have any choice. Just waiting to see the other photos first then ill decide whether to go down or not

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[Northernraider]

I suspect a lot of potential vehicles could be located a long way from the back of beyond (aka Scotland).

I for one would be happy to offer a bed or a parking space if it would help.
Peterborough is East Coast Mainline... Happy to pick up & ferry about locally if it's helpful.

Aye everything is always down south ..bar one van in Glasgow

That's a very nice offer ..... I guess if i left early morning i could do bury and back in the one day .. dogs would just sleep most of the trip

 

[Dutch 68]

Aye but the dogs might not be so keen in the car. Down and back in one day

But i won't have any choice. Just waiting to see the other photos first then ill decide whether to go down or not

Is there a doggy daycare near you? Lots of dog walkers around here who would entertain the dogs all day if they get payed, they really love dogs and the dogs love them

 

[Langtoftlad]

Aye everything is always down south ..bar one van in Glasgow

That's a very nice offer ..... I guess if i left early morning i could do bury and back in the one day .. dogs would just sleep most of the trip

It's an offer, if not for this van.
I suspect some others might offer similar.

I think we worry about dogs welfare more than they concern themselves about it... bit of food, slurp of water & an occasional toilet break and they're fine, as long as they're with their pack leader.

Anyway, offer is there if you find a prospect down my neck of the woods.

 

[Northernraider]

Is there a doggy daycare near you? Lots of dog walkers around here who would entertain the dogs all day if they get payed, they really love dogs and the dogs love them

My mum would probably watch jade and milo no problem and i would just take ela with me .she sleeps when im driving so she would be fine.

 

[Gina M]

Speak for yourself

urrmm, me too

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[Gina M]

Love your car Tam, did I read it right you only paid a grand for it ?

 

[Northernraider]

Love your car Tam, did I read it right you only paid a grand for it ?

Yes that's right. It needs a couple of little jobs done but it will do me for now. Its cheap to ti run and insure which is good for work. When i get time ill give it a proper valet and it should look quite smart

 

[CazPaul]

That’s cheap for the car, it must be high miles for that price surely?

 

[Northernraider]

That’s cheap for the car, it must be high miles for that price surely?

128000 so not too bad for 12 years old.

 

[Northernraider]

Ive found a storage facility just a mile from home too for a 6ft x 8ft unit £10 per week for the first 8 weeks and a free van to move it so thats a good possibility for storing all the stuff out the vario till i get a new van ..i plan to just sell the stuff i no longer need as no point keeping it.

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[Louie25]

Up what way ?

Crieff

 

[Northernraider]

Crieff

That must have been the previous owner. I bought it from a guy in bathgate. He did say he only had it from January though , said he bought it from a policeman. The mot is done in crief though so that's probably right.

 

[reckless]

Ive found a storage facility just a mile from home too for a 6ft x 8ft unit £10 per week for the first 8 weeks and a free van to move it so thats a good possibility for storing all the stuff out the vario till i get a new van ..i plan to just sell the stuff i no longer need as no point keeping it.

I love it when a plan comes together. Things seem to be settling down a bit, some decisions made easing all that stress.

 

[Northernraider]

Mothers!!!!

Told mum this morning that id sold the vario and it would be going within the next 2 weeks. I expected her to say oh thats good.


Instead i got " so all that time and disruption last year was for nothing'

Ye just cannae win lol.

Then i said "i was thinking of buying a small trailer to put all my stuff in just now "
There's one on gumtree for £50 nearby

She says "well thats a good idea why don't you "

I said " because theres nowhere to put it " its like steptoes yard oot here.

If i could i would but i think i might just be better booking a storage unit for a month from next weekend once ive sorted through it all. The welding plant etc i will sell on so i shouldn't actually have to much to store. If i don't have a van by the end of that month then a small trailer will fit in the drive once the vario has left.

Thats the plan.

 

[chaser]

Mothers!!!!

Told mum this morning that id sold the vario and it would be going within the next 2 weeks. I expected her to say oh thats good.


Instead i got " so all that time and disruption last year was for nothing'

Ye just cannae win lol.

Then i said "i was thinking of buying a small trailer to put all my stuff in just now "
There's one on gumtree for £50 nearby

She says "well thats a good idea why don't you "

I said " because theres nowhere to put it " its like steptoes yard oot here.

If i could i would but i think i might just be better booking a storage unit for a month from next weekend once ive sorted through it all. The welding plant etc i will sell on so i shouldn't actually have to much to store. If i don't have a van by the end of that month then a small trailer will fit in the drive once the vario has left.

Thats the plan.

Must agree with her though, it does seem a shame after all that hassle and work to get rid of it.
But at least it's going to a good home.

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