Tam n pups winter trip 2022

[Northernraider]

Lots of "party" space there.

We prefer a garage for our bikes and so we only have a small lounging area.


We're all different, and it's a good thing

Aye I've got used to no garage but did have a lot of storage in the euramobil. But I then carry loads of stuff I don't really need to. I don't use a bike now cause I've the dogs . But I've not decided yet whether I'll take a scooter or not.

If I'd bought the race van I'd have had a proper motorbike in the back .

It's all compromise somewhere.

 

[scousebird]

Our first after many caravans was a new Autotrail Tribute in 2012, then in 2014 we went bigger with a new Bailey Approach Autograph, in 2019 we went a bit smaller with a new Chausson and earlier this year we went bigger again with a second hand Bailey Autograph we came across with only 5500 miles on the clock.

 

[Lenny HB]

Maybe this one will be the perfect van.

But who knows. I am slightly nervous at the difference in storage from my current one.

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So which one is that?

 

[Northernraider]

So which one is that?

You'll get the grand reveal tomorrow when I pick it up.

Unless it's raining

 

[Drum Major]

Can’t wait

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[Littlewheels]

Unless it's raining

Why, is it a convertible the low bridge model

 

[Northernraider]

Why, is it a convertible the low bridge model

Yes that's the one

 

[Feltwell]

2006 Mclouis Tandy 640g, bought at 8 years old for £19k, but it did need about £1k of mechanical work (known at purchase). Now 17 years old, I've still got it and have had 9 years of use out of it, and they seem to go for about £25k when they come up. Madness really.

 

[Gingernuts]

Vw typ 2 explorer pop top 1.7 aircooled
Vw westfalia Berlin pop top 1.8 aircooled
Vw typ 25 2.0 water cooled pop top
Murvi morello 3.0 fiat ducato 6m pvc
Possl 2win on a Citroen jumper (2.2 transit engine)

 

[chaser]

Apart from years ago with various converted vans .
This time around we started with this one in 2010, bought unseen off eBay and this is it in Pisa about a month later.
Gave £2800 for it did over three thousand miles in it on one run and then various other runs , then coulden keep up with following the rust around so we got the bug and sold this back on eBay for three grand and bought

This one for £18000

But it was never the same fun as the old ldv and we kept it for a couple of years ,then it had to go, so sold it through motorhome department for the same we paid for it.
Then the pièce de resistance we built our own with this Lifetime van

Love it, never be another.

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[Mikey RV]

1965 VW split screen camper home conversion
1966 VW split screen camper
1967 VW split screen camper
1969 VW Bay panel van home conversion
1982 VW T3 ( Brick shape) panel van home conversion
1996 VW T4 panel van home conversion
1998 VW T4 panel van home conversion
1996 VW T4 camper
2005 Winnebago journey
2010 Burstner elegance i821

 

[chaser]

Apart from years ago with various converted vans .
This time around we started with this one in 2010, bought unseen off eBay and this is it in Pisa about a month later.
Gave £2800 for it did over three thousand miles in it on one run and then various other runs , then coulden keep up with following the rust around so we got the bug and sold this back on eBay for three grand and bought

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This one for £18000
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But it was never the same fun as the old ldv and we kept it for a couple of years ,then it had to go, so sold it through motorhome department for the same we paid for it.
Then the pièce de resistance we built our own with this Lifetime van

Love it, never be another.
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I know folks have a laugh at our old ambulance, but it's got a full 6x 6 double bed , proper table and seats, full three ring cooker with grill and oven, compressor fridge, full size shower and toilet, hot and cold running water , large sink and drainer, gasit system, full lighting, diesel heater, 34 mpg regular as clockwork, solar, inverter and I don't know what else.
Just nothing else we could possibly want all for £3500 all in.

 

[Winger]

And surely it’s a head turner/talking point everywhere you go. I love it

 

[Reallyretired]

We will certainly know if we're sharing an Aire with you.

 

[Littlewheels]

And surely it’s a head turner/talking point everywhere you go. I love it

I doubt anyone parks within 100 metres of it

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[chaser]

I doubt anyone parks within 100 metres of it

We have witnessed people actually move away if we draw up at an aire, another great thing going for it

 

[Winger]

We have witnessed people actually move away if we draw up at an aire, another great thing going for it

An even better result, no need to talk to your neighbour if you don’t want to

 

[Jays2]

We bought an old Nissan Civilian bus in New Zealand, all on EBay (trademe) in NZ.
It was a bit basic.
Was used to transport police at a training college in Japan.
It was very Iconic.
Bus drivers used to .

 

[dna]

Apart from years ago with various converted vans .
This time around we started with this one in 2010, bought unseen off eBay and this is it in Pisa about a month later.
Gave £2800 for it did over three thousand miles in it on one run and then various other runs , then coulden keep up with following the rust around so we got the bug and sold this back on eBay for three grand and bought

View attachment 774835

This one for £18000
View attachment 774842
But it was never the same fun as the old ldv and we kept it for a couple of years ,then it had to go, so sold it through motorhome department for the same we paid for it.
Then the pièce de resistance we built our own with this Lifetime van

Love it, never be another.
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you said the LDF was at Pisa, is the compass at the Mull of Galloway, the stealth van location I've no idea!

 

[Northernraider]

1965 VW split screen camper home conversion
1966 VW split screen camper
1967 VW split screen camper
1969 VW Bay panel van home conversion
1982 VW T3 ( Brick shape) panel van home conversion
1996 VW T4 panel van home conversion
1998 VW T4 panel van home conversion
1996 VW T4 camper
2005 Winnebago journey
2010 Burstner elegance i821

If I had to list all my vw campers it would take over a page lol... there's been over 70 of those alone

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[Northernraider]

I know folks have a laugh at our old ambulance, but it's got a full 6x 6 double bed , proper table and seats, full three ring cooker with grill and oven, compressor fridge, full size shower and toilet, hot and cold running water , large sink and drainer, gasit system, full lighting, diesel heater, 34 mpg regular as clockwork, solar, inverter and I don't know what else.
Just nothing else we could possibly want all for £3500 all in.

This sounds like an ebay ad lol.

What is a full 3 ring cooker lol. As opposed to a not full 3 ring cooker

Large sink?

Full lighting

 

[Podney]

I know folks have a laugh at our old ambulance, but it's got a full 6x 6 double bed , proper table and seats, full three ring cooker with grill and oven, compressor fridge, full size shower and toilet, hot and cold running water , large sink and drainer, gasit system, full lighting, diesel heater, 34 mpg regular as clockwork, solar, inverter and I don't know what else.
Just nothing else we could possibly want all for £3500 all in.

Can you make me one please. chaser ,Ill pay you that plus a grand!

 

[Gina M]

If I had to list all my vw campers it would take over a page lol... there's been over 70 of those alone

I love them but just not practical unless you are a couple or single with no dogs and love paying for campsite facilities.

 

[Northernraider]

I love them but just not practical unless you are a couple or single with no dogs and love paying for campsite facilities.

I was rarely on a campsite with mine

 

[Gina M]

so you had toilet, shower and cooking in a VW camper?

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[Northernraider]

so you had toilet, shower and cooking in a VW camper?

I has toilet and cooking in several , cooking in all , and a shower in one of them lol.

But a shovel, a river and a fire are good substitutes

 

[chaser]

This sounds like an ebay ad lol.

What is a full 3 ring cooker lol. As opposed to a not full 3 ring cooker

Large sink?

Full lighting

A lot of vans just have two rings and no grill and oven, built in lights in the roof from the ambulance, it's like Blackpool in there if we ever switch them all on.

 

[chaser]

you said the LDF was at Pisa, is the compass at the Mull of Galloway, the stealth van location I've no idea!

Yeah you are right, I'll check up on the other.

 

[chaser]

Yeah you are right, I'll check up on the other.

The other one is haven, mablethorp, last year.

 

[Minxy]

I know folks have a laugh at our old ambulance, but it's got a full 6x 6 double bed , proper table and seats, full three ring cooker with grill and oven, compressor fridge, full size shower and toilet, hot and cold running water , large sink and drainer, gasit system, full lighting, diesel heater, 34 mpg regular as clockwork, solar, inverter and I don't know what else.
Just nothing else we could possibly want all for £3500 all in.

Any chance of some photos?

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