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Old 28-Jan-2014, 20:33
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Was thinking of getting a caravan and converting rear to carry bike to tracks, anyone else take a caravan ? Don't like bike trailers plus would be nice to get good sleep in, Myk
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Old 28-Jan-2014, 21:06
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Was thinking of getting a caravan and converting rear to carry bike to tracks, anyone else take a caravan ? Don't like bike trailers plus would be nice to get good sleep in, Myk

Some people have vans, not the most comfy, some people tow caravans with a van, some have a campervan and bike trailer, one or two have converted caravans, personally I use a trailer and normally find a local B&B or travelodge, propper bed, heating and bath to keep the misses happy much more civilised.
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Old 28-Jan-2014, 22:20
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I've got a caravan to use this year. (Or should I say shed on wheels) it only cost me £200 from a friend of a friend so they can be picked up cheap. I camped in a tent at cadwell last year and had a bad back for about a week. I've seen a couple converted to carry bikes in and looks like a good alternative to buying a van.
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Old 28-Jan-2014, 22:26
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Thanks for replies, caravan conversion looks like its on the cards then !!
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Old 28-Jan-2014, 23:18
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Had a caravan converted when i raced, great, even went caravaning in the lake district after the conversion.
make sure you get one with a side toilet, other wise no chance of converting it.

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Old 29-Jan-2014, 04:33
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This gives you an idea (make sure you check the original listing)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWIFT-RAPI...047675. l2557
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Old 29-Jan-2014, 22:18
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thats a good usable conversion, but still no takers at only £400 ?

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Caravan purchased, being delivered by nice chap I bought it off tomorrow (Sunday) just have to choose a weapon to put a bike size hole in the back of it
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just have to choose a weapon to put a bike size hole in the back of it


Jigsaw with a long metal cutting blade or reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade, demolition blade would be better as it is thicker.
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Went for the Makita 18volt circular saw in the end, post some pics when photostream starts behaving again
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