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dern wrote: Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:10 pm It would be a shit load easier, warmer and more comfortable to just get a towbar and a caravan.
However, virtually impossible to park at many of the locations we go to. Some of them you simply wouldn't get into. Well you might, i'm not convinced i would
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weeksy wrote: Thu Nov 21, 2024 4:25 pm
dern wrote: Thu Nov 21, 2024 2:10 pm It would be a shit load easier, warmer and more comfortable to just get a towbar and a caravan.
However, virtually impossible to park at many of the locations we go to. Some of them you simply wouldn't get into. Well you might, i'm not convinced i would
Ah, you need an offroad trailer tent then. Arguably a roof top tent would also do the job.
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I was going to suggest a folding camper but it needs room to keep it and more room to dry it.
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Mussels wrote: Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:24 am Insulating a van will be pricey, what can be done to insulate yourselves?
What are your beds now, insulting mats help a lot.
They may be warm, but the constant negativity wears you down (and keeps you awake).
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Taipan wrote: Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:16 pm You know it makes sense! :thumbup:

https://www.nitrouscompetitions.com/com ... racetruck/
Would you be able to drive the transporter on a normal car driving licence?
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mangocrazy wrote: Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:30 pm
Taipan wrote: Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:16 pm You know it makes sense! :thumbup:

https://www.nitrouscompetitions.com/com ... racetruck/
Would you be able to drive the transporter on a normal car driving licence?
16000kg. If you stick the reg (AV65 JVP) in here https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/
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How about a Tentbox in lieu of a pop-top?
Can't imagine it'd be any warmer than a tent mind ewe...