Stig
Condimentalist
There just aren't any, bizarrely!
Maybe there's a Merc drought on atm? I'll keep looking.
Camper vans again!
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There just aren't any, bizarrely!
Maybe there's a Merc drought on atm? I'll keep looking.
Biddlybee
making knots with sticks
Awww, that is v.cute and looks like it's for a small person
zenie
>^^<
They're actually made by subaru and converted though
Stig is this for festivals or are you gonna live in it?
Awww, that is v.cute and looks like it's for a small person
I thought it was funky.
Not much room to sleep in though.
Idaho
continuity character
Fugly
Fugly is as fugly does. It will run like a dream, start every time and not be dropping rusty bits and pissing oil.
You could always tart it up. Change the front lights, wheels, get a paint job.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Innit. I'd choose reliability and comfort over looks every time.
Stig
Condimentalist
It's a bit small though too...? I was looking at a big high-top ford transit van as being the benchmark for bare minimum size I'd need, really.
My wife hit me when I said that
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Stig
Condimentalist
They're actually made by subaru and converted though
Stig is this for festivals or are you gonna live in it?
I'm getting on with rich! fine ATM, he hasn't thrown me out yet... but if he suddenly turns in later years you never know
I'm thinking festivals, I'm thinking trips to see the folks, including xmas chilly week long trips where we don't want to have sleep on the sofa, I'm thinking romantic week long holidays to the woods in the middle of nowhere, pulling up and unfurling the solar panels and hoisting the windmill, (which is why I'd prefer to get something for 3k-ish, i need to afford all that shit aswell...)
mr steev
magic thought wizard
You may as well get a caravan then
Everyone I know who has had a Merc has been more than happy. The phrase 'work-horse' has been used on more than one occasion.
I was intent on getting a van this year, until I worked out my tax bill! Since then my gf has had a pay rise though so we're still looking. But looking at the prices of the few that are around, realistically we will be waiting until after the summer. Shame really, cos I'd got my heart set on one. But saying that I've wanted one for the last 15 odd years (but never had the cash) so a few more months isn't going to make much difference
Well,here's my suggestion.....
If you want plenty of space (and a low entry height) ,I would be looking for an old Talbot express ambulance,or the same thing based on the old shape Renault Master. They have custom built fibreglass bodyshells (behind the cab area),so no rust and they have a surprising amount of room in the back. Also,these old ambulances have most of the stuff in them for camper use,already.
I have bought and sold quite a few of these in the past.....a good option I think.
If you want plenty of space (and a low entry height) ,I would be looking for an old Talbot express ambulance,or the same thing based on the old shape Renault Master. They have custom built fibreglass bodyshells (behind the cab area),so no rust and they have a surprising amount of room in the back. Also,these old ambulances have most of the stuff in them for camper use,already.
I have bought and sold quite a few of these in the past.....a good option I think.
zenie
>^^<
I'm getting on with rich! fine ATM, he hasn't thrown me out yet... but if he suddenly turns in later years you never know
I'm thinking festivals, I'm thinking trips to see the folks, including xmas chilly week long trips where we don't want to have sleep on the sofa, I'm thinking romantic week long holidays to the woods in the middle of nowhere, pulling up and unfurling the solar panels and hoisting the windmill, (which is why I'd prefer to get something for 3k-ish, i need to afford all that shit aswell...)
He always best to be safe!!
You're joking about the solar and wind aren't you? Aren't you?!!!
Stig
Condimentalist
He always best to be safe!!
You're joking about the solar and wind aren't you? Aren't you?!!!
No way, why would I be? I need to be able to trickle charge the leisure battery when there's no other power. I know a few people who've done the same, and got into festivals free by offering to power a few stalls etc.
How am I going to keep the laptops charged in the middle of the forest with no wind turbine on the roof?
And when civilisation crumbles and I fuck off to sheffield with it, my mates will think it a very poor show if I'm the only one there without any power.
Stig
Condimentalist
I did a google and these two came up:
http://www.caravanselecta.co.uk/Motorhomes_For_Sale.asp?txtAdRef=000038499
http://www.preloved.co.uk/index.cfm...tm_source=oodle&utm_medium=export&cs=289e934e
Which don't look all that similar at all ?
Stig
Condimentalist
http://www.trade-it.co.uk/category/...y-sea/Ambulance1988FordTransit160-644325.html
looks alright but not much info...
looks alright but not much info...
zenie
>^^<
No way, why would I be? I need to be able to trickle charge the leisure battery when there's no other power. I know a few people who've done the same, and got into festivals free by offering to power a few stalls etc.
How am I going to keep the laptops charged in the middle of the forest with no wind turbine on the roof?
And when civilisation crumbles and I fuck off to sheffield with it, my mates will think it a very poor show if I'm the only one there without any power.
*doffs cap*
I didn't think you could get them good enough to charge leisure batteries, in your face National Grid.
Stig
Condimentalist
*doffs cap*
I didn't think you could get them good enough to charge leisure batteries, in your face National Grid.
You can, they're not fucking cheap though, so it's a fair percentage of the whole master plan, cash-wise. And if someone nicks it... I did a google and these two came up:
http://www.caravanselecta.co.uk/Motorhomes_For_Sale.asp?txtAdRef=000038499
http://www.preloved.co.uk/index.cfm...tm_source=oodle&utm_medium=export&cs=289e934e
Which don't look all that similar at all ?
Well...the first one is a Talbot Express (same shape as Fiat Ducato/Citroen C25),but that's what is known as a 'panel van' conversion.
The second one is a LDV Sherpa/400,but this one has the type of bodywork that I was on about...... So does that transit in your later post,but the best ones have a 'side loading' door as well..... The best ones to search for are the 'Patient Transport' ones (these have the side door) and generally have led an easier life.
I suggested the Talbot/Fiat/Citroen and Renault types as they have a much lower floor,being front wheel drive.....hence more interior height.
I see if I have a pic of any of the ones that I sold......If I have,I'll p.m you for your e-mail adress......I'm crap at posting directly on to websites !
** Had a look on eek bay and there are some decent looking Chevy ambulances (rh drive) on there,right now ! Ending in the next 2 days tho'.....
Stig
Condimentalist
Found one!
Eveyone said this time of year would be the one.
Here it is:
http://www.gumtree.com/london/84/29580384.html
Whad'youthink? Whad'youthink?Whad'youthink?Whad'youthink?
I likes it. It'd got wood! And a burner!
I'm going to see it on Saturday. Hopefully with an AA person who knows about things.
There's got to be quite a lot wrong with it for that price though?
The fact that it's an ex-schoolbus and ex-ambulance for one, I'm thinking, it's been doing top speeds with nearly dead people in it, and it's been doing long distances with children in it, which has got to be worse, surely...
But look at tit though!! I can see me in that.
clapped out banger FTW
Eveyone said this time of year would be the one.
Here it is:
http://www.gumtree.com/london/84/29580384.html
Whad'youthink? Whad'youthink?Whad'youthink?Whad'youthink?
I likes it. It'd got wood! And a burner!
I'm going to see it on Saturday. Hopefully with an AA person who knows about things.
There's got to be quite a lot wrong with it for that price though?
The fact that it's an ex-schoolbus and ex-ambulance for one, I'm thinking, it's been doing top speeds with nearly dead people in it, and it's been doing long distances with children in it, which has got to be worse, surely...
But look at tit though!! I can see me in that.
clapped out banger FTW
christonabike
Elm Park Bencher
Move on then
Be strong
(Go and have a look)
Be strong
(Go and have a look)
christonabike
Elm Park Bencher
All you can do is have a look
Take someone who knows about this stuff though, if you are going to put some cash on the table
If you can see yourself in it, it's sound, and is comparable in price to other vehicles, then take the plunge
We got a van and haven't looked back, love it
Take someone who knows about this stuff though, if you are going to put some cash on the table
If you can see yourself in it, it's sound, and is comparable in price to other vehicles, then take the plunge
We got a van and haven't looked back, love it
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