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[chrisroe]

Me and the wife are having a good think about caravaning

We have got two kids one 6 one 2

i like the idea but im unsure about what a good van etc etc

i will use the Van as a base in the week based at the house im renovating at the time might even get it through the books as an office type thing

any pointers as i feel life is too short and ive been working too hard for too long without a break

 

[diamondtiling]

Get one of these, there are great on fuel, two bales of hay and some water and your off....at 6 miles an hour.

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[Alan.P]

Depends on what you want to spend, you can get a cheapish one for around £500 and then up over, I have a reaaaaaaaaaaaaaal cheapo that I have parked up down south for when I work down there, it works out cheaper than b and b, of course, if your going to use it for the family hols / weekenders etc and get your monies worth go for it, highly recommend one

 

[Scott]

I have been toying wth the idea for a while now. Id prefer a large camper as i had an American one before. Also much better for long journies as the kids can kip whilst you drive, cuts out the 'are we nearly there yet'.

My ex brother in law had a nice one, spent around £6000 and had pair of bunks for the kids and double up front in the lounge area. Bunks were tucked away behind a proper door rather than just a curtan that we had when i was a kid.

Have a look at this site for some useful info

Used Caravans Buying Guide :: Practical Caravan

 

[Gazzer]

I would be careful on what size you go for. I had one years ago but hated it, very tight on space for me. I used to sleep in the awning on an air bed.

 

[doug boardley]

We are getting one too Chris, eventually (probably for next season now). You'll need a minimum of a four berth preferably five. For a half decent one you're looking at about £5000, altho' private sellers are cheaper than dealers (and most private sellers will throw the awning in too)
good luck mate

 

[The D]

as above. I love vanning

 

[doug boardley]

I'd also get one with the bedrooms at either end of the van mate, just to put a bit of distance between yourselves and kids at night.

 

[wayne]

got a four berth one last year on a 02 reg. fixed bed at the back and pull out bed at the front. the kids sleep on the fixed bed cause we can shut the door for some peace:lol:. off to newquay in the middle of august cant wait. my kids are 6 and 3 and love it

 

[Mike]

got a four berth one last year on a 02 reg. fixed bed at the back and pull out bed at the front. the kids sleep on the fixed bed cause we can shut the door for some peace:lol:. off to newquay in the middle of august cant wait. my kids are 6 and 3 and love it

you'll have to leave beginning of august to get there for the middle with the blooming traffic down there :mad2:

 

[faithhealer]

Before you buy, get it checked out, loads of stolen vans out there. police did a check on our local 'compound' and found about four had been stolen including my mates and he had 'owned' it for 8 yrs. confiscated now so he's had to go and buy a tent for his hols.

 

[mikebidd]

83600 is what i use too hpi motors with its 3.50 and has saved me from buying manyier car thats either on register or finance.

Remember when you hpi any motor your only checking the number plates so make sure the vin matches the number on the hpi. (un case its doubled up/rung/running false plates)

If your near me mate id always check one over for the cost off your fuel too come pick me up.

 

[White Room]

Good point there Mike

 

[chrisroe]

Doug

i like your thinking with the beds thing i like the idea of kids bunk beds had a look at a few today looks like its the future

i can keep it at the house im working on during the week and it can double up as my site office / i can have a little kip while Neale tiling

bit concerned about fridge space

 

[Gazzer]

Doug

i like your thinking with the beds thing i like the idea of kids bunk beds had a look at a few today looks like its the future

i can keep it at the house im working on during the week and it can double up as my site office / i can have a little kip while Neale tiling

bit concerned about fridge space

Keep the fridge well stocked :8: