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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8182 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
personally, i prefer tents in those conditions to vehicles too. you could always try a snow hole?! ![]() James 110 2010 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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peterl Member Since: 08 Jan 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 311 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for all the input, I hate to say it, but I can see why the mrs wants a van, much more room. Will try my next approach, a roof tent on the 90 for the odd night, until we get to said camp site. So, any pictures of camping equiped 90's plus roof tents. Hell, will we get all the gear in I think.....
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 ![]() ![]() |
Peterl - it really depends on what time of year and where you will be going ... there's a few on the forum with vans, equally a bunch with tents, clam-shell tents, fold-out roof tents etc etc....
I believe there is a T@B 4x4 caravan for sale on the forum at the moment too .... to a point whether a tent or a van, they are all a compromise in one way or another you just need to work on what you are happiest to compromise on ![]() |
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Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have tried all types of tents Howling Moon roof tent / Howling Moon trailer tent / Oz tent and everything in between, spent 5 weeks camping in Europe last summer and it seemed the rain just followed us . Got so pee'd off packing wet tents away so when we got home sold the lot and have now taken delivery of a new 180Dsg 4Motion Transporter.
It's in the process of being converted into a camper ready for another trip to Europe next year ![]() |
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peterl Member Since: 08 Jan 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 311 ![]() ![]() |
Thats the way it looks we will be going. Test driving vw transporter and vito next week, but i still fancy a 90 or d3 as well, but can't have both, a hard long think is required.
Have you still got the d3 or has it gone. Catch up with you soon Pete |
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Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Pete It was a difficult decision but it suits our needs better and is far better for the many trips we do ![]() ![]() |
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markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Sonic
Are you still playing with your Cam Am in the rough stuff, hence no need for a Landy? |
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Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Mark Yes still enjoying the Can Am ![]() ![]() |
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Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Am I right in thinking that if you fold away a wet roof tent then it's going to wick through to the bedding? |
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Higgers Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 668 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Supacat, I've never really had that problem, and I've packed away a few wet roof tents!
Sonic, I've just chopped the D4 in for a new vw California. Get it in March next year! Defender stays though! |
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Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Ian you won't regret your choice ![]() ![]() |
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markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wise words Sonic. What's the VW like for rear space was thinking of down sizing from a 4x4 LWB sprinter to a LWB transporter. Who is doing your conversion?.
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Higgers Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 668 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Matt, DSG in silver, not 4wd though. Got the Defender for that!
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Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The best advice I can give you is to go and have a look at one as a LWB sprinter is a huge van compared to the T5 ![]() ![]() |
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