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Post by scouse on Jul 23, 2020 13:01:17 GMT
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 23, 2020 13:07:00 GMT
Just need a surfboard strapped to the roof and you're good to go. I like that a lot, I've always wondered what a week away in one of those would be like.
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Post by johnc on Jul 23, 2020 13:17:46 GMT
Very nice. Is this a Merc replacement?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2020 13:21:07 GMT
Looks expensive, enjoy.
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Post by Big Blue on Jul 23, 2020 14:47:26 GMT
Lush. I love these but I don't like camping much so I'm kinda odd. Nice kitchen.
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Post by Tim on Jul 23, 2020 15:05:54 GMT
Very nice.
I had a look round a couple of them at CarFest last year, they weren't cheap! They were well finished inside though.
At least you avoided the two tone one, I've seen a few white over red ones and it's not a great look.
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Post by Stuntman on Jul 23, 2020 18:40:36 GMT
Nice. It looks bigger than a studio flat I rented in 1992!
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Post by scouse on Jul 23, 2020 20:52:38 GMT
Just need a surfboard strapped to the roof and you're good to go. I like that a lot, I've always wondered what a week away in one of those would be like. Drop me a pm and I’ll give you a decent rate... |
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Post by scouse on Jul 23, 2020 20:53:48 GMT
Very nice. Is this a Merc replacement? No, it’s the first of a new business. It is at the moment until the merc is back on the road though. |
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Post by scouse on Jul 23, 2020 21:04:58 GMT
Very nice. I had a look round a couple of them at CarFest last year, they weren't cheap! They were well finished inside though. At least you avoided the two tone one, I've seen a few white over red ones and it's not a great look. It’s a 67 plate and was under £40k, which stung a bit, but better than the £65+ that VW want for a proper California. The place we got it from had a number of two-tone ones, both in White over shades of light blue which looked rather nice, but I think we’re going to stick with white and coloured tops/accents (although I want to go with movie/tv colours). |
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Post by ChrisM on Jul 24, 2020 6:48:31 GMT
Kneeroom and legroom in those last 2 rear-facing seats looks a bit tight.....
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Post by PG on Jul 24, 2020 7:33:45 GMT
Whilst I like a campervan as a concept - they look far, far cooler than caravans - and this is a very cool example you have there, I just know that I don't enjoy being removed from my little luxuries (like hot showers and a flushable toilet).  |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 24, 2020 8:14:55 GMT
Just need a surfboard strapped to the roof and you're good to go. I like that a lot, I've always wondered what a week away in one of those would be like. Drop me a pm and I’ll give you a decent rate... I'd love to take you up on that but I think an extremely active Cocker Spaniel leaping about in an enclosed space like that might just be a step too far.  |
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Post by Tim on Jul 24, 2020 9:46:50 GMT
Just need a surfboard strapped to the roof and you're good to go. I like that a lot, I've always wondered what a week away in one of those would be like. I've read that the rock & roll beds in a lot of these conversions aren't all that comfortable but haven't tried one myself. |
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Post by alf on Jul 24, 2020 10:18:14 GMT
Nice! I bet these are selling like hot cakes this year... I take it that is built as a camper rather than converted? I know a few people that had conversions done and they were always proper money!
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Post by scouse on Jul 26, 2020 2:48:08 GMT
Nice! I bet these are selling like hot cakes this year... I take it that is built as a camper rather than converted? I know a few people that had conversions done and they were always proper money! No, it’s a conversion from a used T6 Transporter. Not cheap, but lots cheaper than VW’s California. |
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 26, 2020 9:06:30 GMT
Snazzy!
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jul 26, 2020 10:02:23 GMT
Nice! I bet these are selling like hot cakes this year... I take it that is built as a camper rather than converted? I know a few people that had conversions done and they were always proper money! Van wanker!  Looks great and I hope you enjoy it. I can't help thinking, though, that the idea of holidays in one of these is far better than the reality. It would be far too cramped for my liking, although combined with a good sized tent I can see how it might work. Not my cup of tea but they do seem very popular. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Jul 26, 2020 20:35:35 GMT
A like it. There is a place near us which has started to sell them, but might be an idea for retirement after the children have flown the nest.
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Post by PetrolEd on Jul 27, 2020 7:34:43 GMT
Nice! I bet these are selling like hot cakes this year... I take it that is built as a camper rather than converted? I know a few people that had conversions done and they were always proper money! Van wanker! Looks great and I hope you enjoy it. I can't help thinking, though, that the idea of holidays in one of these is far better than the reality. It would be far too cramped for my liking, although combined with a good sized tent I can see how it might work. Not my cup of tea but they do seem very popular. Yep must be vital to link it up to a huge glamming tent and then use the bus to power everything and give access to the all important cold beers. If I was going down the route of camper van I still think I’d go full out on a proper 6berth Fiat Ducato Based monster and pair it up with a couple of scooters to get around on. |
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Post by scouse on Jul 27, 2020 12:02:49 GMT
I have to be honest, more than a weekend with just the wife doesn't appeal, but if people want to hire it for a week or more, that's their business. We do have one of these to go with it:-  |
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Post by Martin on Jul 27, 2020 12:17:25 GMT
I get the appeal for some people and it's a definite step up from a tent, but it's not for me, not for more than one night anyway. I've no desire to go on holiday in a van, there's no space and you don't have your own toilet....the only motorhome that I could get on board with is one that's big enough to fit a small car in! Otherwise you're so much better off with a decent caravan as you're travelling in a comfortable car, don't have to pack up every time you want to go anywhere and can potter around in the car when you've found somewhere to stay. Plus you have your own shower and toilet and the money you save can be invested in a nicer car that you will benefit from 365 days a year. I still don't want a caravan though, despite many great holidays as a kid in one.
I do wish you luck with the new business venture, I hope it's really successful.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jul 29, 2020 13:41:20 GMT
I get the appeal for some people and it's a definite step up from a tent, but it's not for me, not for more than one night anyway. I've no desire to go on holiday in a van, there's no space and you don't have your own toilet....the only motorhome that I could get on board with is one that's big enough to fit a small car in! Otherwise you're so much better off with a decent caravan as you're travelling in a comfortable car, don't have to pack up every time you want to go anywhere and can potter around in the car when you've found somewhere to stay. Plus you have your own shower and toilet and the money you save can be invested in a nicer car that you will benefit from 365 days a year. I still don't want a caravan though, despite many great holidays as a kid in one. I do wish you luck with the new business venture, I hope it's really successful. Go on... when the little one is a bit older? A V8 RR would pull an enormous caravan. |
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Post by Martin on Jul 29, 2020 14:51:24 GMT
I get the appeal for some people and it's a definite step up from a tent, but it's not for me, not for more than one night anyway. I've no desire to go on holiday in a van, there's no space and you don't have your own toilet....the only motorhome that I could get on board with is one that's big enough to fit a small car in! Otherwise you're so much better off with a decent caravan as you're travelling in a comfortable car, don't have to pack up every time you want to go anywhere and can potter around in the car when you've found somewhere to stay. Plus you have your own shower and toilet and the money you save can be invested in a nicer car that you will benefit from 365 days a year. I still don't want a caravan though, despite many great holidays as a kid in one. I do wish you luck with the new business venture, I hope it's really successful. Go on... when the little one is a bit older? A V8 RR would pull an enormous caravan. It would and sacrificing a years holiday budget would buy a nice one, but even though I understand the benefits, it's not for me. I did really enjoy it when I was a kid, but I'm sure I would have enjoyed the holidays we have as well. |
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Post by racingteatray on Jul 29, 2020 16:05:49 GMT
I don't have anything against campers in general, apart from the need in most European countries to park the thing in a campsite. Park up and sleep under the stars in the wilds of nowhere = big tick. Park up in campsite = yet to see the appeal.
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Post by PetrolEd on Jul 29, 2020 17:34:52 GMT
Following Le Tour has always been something I’d fancy and this would be perfect for getting pissed in all day as your sat on the mont ventoux waiting for the cyclists to turn up
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Post by Martin on Jul 29, 2020 17:41:24 GMT
Following Le Tour has always been something I’d fancy and this would be perfect for getting pissed in all day as your sat on the mont ventoux waiting for the cyclists to turn up No..... the best way to do it is stay in a nice hotel, get driven to the stage, escorted through the closed roads so you don’t have to walk to the hospitality bus and get pissed on free beer, wine and champagne while you wait at the finish line watching the race on a TV. Then when the 5mins of excitement it over, get taken back to the nice hotel for a meal and some more wine! I wasn’t into cycling, but I enjoyed the couple of days I had last year hosting a customer who used to be fairly competitive but is now just a huge fan. He made it really interesting. |
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Post by Martin on Jul 29, 2020 17:43:27 GMT
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Looks great and I hope you enjoy it. I can't help thinking, though, that the idea of holidays in one of these is far better than the reality. It would be far too cramped for my liking, although combined with a good sized tent I can see how it might work. Not my cup of tea but they do seem very popular.
