Gixxer1000
cant wheelie a shaftie :(
This looks ok, transit too!
http://www.gumtree.com/london/32/9018132.html
http://www.gumtree.com/london/32/9018132.html
Vans / Campervans - Where To Look (Again)
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pinkmonkey
2.4 hour party person
Dub, I know it's blimmin' miles out, but having driven down this road rather alot of times recently I noticed there's about 3 or 4 second hand van dealers up there, starting at about where Picketts Lock lane crosses and going on past Ponders End. Just keep driving (or bussing).
The road is Meridian Way (A1055).
The road is Meridian Way (A1055).
thing is, we don't have a car so we can't keep driving anywhere.. but i'll check it out
THe LPG conversion is only guaranteed until Sept on that VW....
I'm getting quoted a lot to get covered on a regular pre-conversion van - circa £600 as I have no insurance history. A camper is coming in around half that.
Our postcode seems to mean that most companies are demanding an immobiliser to be fitted before they will cover for theft. So that's another £100....
With MOT's - do you have a certain amount of time to get it done or once the old one runs out are you expected to have the new one done and dusted?
I'm getting quoted a lot to get covered on a regular pre-conversion van - circa £600 as I have no insurance history. A camper is coming in around half that.
Our postcode seems to mean that most companies are demanding an immobiliser to be fitted before they will cover for theft. So that's another £100....
With MOT's - do you have a certain amount of time to get it done or once the old one runs out are you expected to have the new one done and dusted?
Dumb Question..
We're probably going to have a look at the VW.
it's currently classified as a van, even though it's probably camper-certifiable.
so what's the process if we buy it?
if we want to get insured to get it home, we presumably CAN'T get it insured as a camper because we have to get it reclassified first? so how do we do it?
and is the reclassification process simply taking it to a garage, them ticking off the 3 or 4 points needed (water, eating area, bed)
or is it simply that it has to BE a camper and you don't need to reclassify it or anything?
We're probably going to have a look at the VW.
it's currently classified as a van, even though it's probably camper-certifiable.
so what's the process if we buy it?
if we want to get insured to get it home, we presumably CAN'T get it insured as a camper because we have to get it reclassified first? so how do we do it?
and is the reclassification process simply taking it to a garage, them ticking off the 3 or 4 points needed (water, eating area, bed)
or is it simply that it has to BE a camper and you don't need to reclassify it or anything?
Sunray
Its sunny somewhere.
Its a catch 22 situation, you really do need a car to buy a 2nd hand cars or any other form of transport. They tend to be located in stupidly awkward places.
For insurance purposes..
http://www.shieldtotalinsurance.co.uk/motorhome_self_build.aspx
For insurance purposes..
http://www.shieldtotalinsurance.co.uk/motorhome_self_build.aspx
We've got some really good info back from the seller, we're going on Sunday
and we got a better quote from CIS than Adrian Flux in the end, strangely... that's as a camper with limited mileage
and we got a better quote from CIS than Adrian Flux in the end, strangely... that's as a camper with limited mileage
does this sound about right?
Gixxer1000
cant wheelie a shaftie :(
Well the maths is right. Dont think there are many places on the continent where you can fill up with LPG though, (might be wrong about that) if that is a factor.
moose
like some cat from Japan
Yup - that's about as shit as ours, but as they said, you would have the benefits of cheaper LPG.Dubversion said:
There are plenty of filling stations in France and Spain, usually on major routes, but it's no longer so much cheaper than petrol in France due to tax increases.
that's the plan. we're going to get the AA round once we're pretty certain we want it too
moose
like some cat from Japan
Mr moose's handy tips:
When you get there, open the engine bay up and make sure it's cold (i.e. they haven't warmed it up before you get there)
Check underneath for any oil leaks. And check oil levels when it's cold with dipstick. Check radiator cap for goo.
Check inside for mould or damp-feeling curtains or bedding, and inside cupboards for damp. Particularly where the sink outlet is.
The AA will let you know if it's going to cost an arm and a leg to get it through the MOT in July. If it's less than £200, it's probably worth the money.
If you buy it, change the oil and plugs, and REPLACE THE PIPES FROM THE GAS BOTTLE TO THE COOKER before you use it. That's a job loads of people neglect, despite it costing about a fiver, and the biggeest cause of van-consuming fires.
When you get there, open the engine bay up and make sure it's cold (i.e. they haven't warmed it up before you get there)
Check underneath for any oil leaks. And check oil levels when it's cold with dipstick. Check radiator cap for goo.
Check inside for mould or damp-feeling curtains or bedding, and inside cupboards for damp. Particularly where the sink outlet is.
The AA will let you know if it's going to cost an arm and a leg to get it through the MOT in July. If it's less than £200, it's probably worth the money.
If you buy it, change the oil and plugs, and REPLACE THE PIPES FROM THE GAS BOTTLE TO THE COOKER before you use it. That's a job loads of people neglect, despite it costing about a fiver, and the biggeest cause of van-consuming fires.
ello
we're hopefully going to look at this tomorrow - http://www.gumtree.com/london/68/8990068.html
the mileage is legit (it was an airport ambulance that mostly just sat on the tarmac), it's a bit more than we wanted to pay but it seems just perfect./
the only drawback is that it's petrol. i asked the owner about mileage, he reckons they get about 450 miles off a 50ltr tank, but that seems really high?
if we really like it, we'll hopefully barter it down a bit. I've just always wanted one of those Mercs and inside, at least, it seems to be a beauty.
if we wanted to convert to LPG, how easy / expensive is that?
we're hopefully going to look at this tomorrow - http://www.gumtree.com/london/68/8990068.html
the mileage is legit (it was an airport ambulance that mostly just sat on the tarmac), it's a bit more than we wanted to pay but it seems just perfect./
the only drawback is that it's petrol. i asked the owner about mileage, he reckons they get about 450 miles off a 50ltr tank, but that seems really high?
if we really like it, we'll hopefully barter it down a bit. I've just always wanted one of those Mercs and inside, at least, it seems to be a beauty.
if we wanted to convert to LPG, how easy / expensive is that?
it's gorgeous, innit? 
moose
like some cat from Japan
Oooh, that one's lovely!! The extra £500 opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Don't forget to check on the log book what it's described as, and get insurance quotes based on that. (although I think you may have already covered that on the LT). Definitely ask to see as many MOTs as possible to certify the mileage. What year is it? The mpg seems almost unbelievable - if that's true, I'm buying one
rough lpg conversion prices here
rough lpg conversion prices here
well we've bartered and we've haggled and we're waiting for the phone call 
MsShirlLaverne
wearing purple
Hope you get the van chuck, fingers XedDubversion said:well we've bartered and we've haggled and we're waiting for the phone call
Get In!!!!
see that:
that's ours, that is
that's ours, that is
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