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[steeevvvooo]

Cheers guys. I’m thinking start with B+B and see what happens. In fact, Brands in only about 30 mins from my place so I’ll probably sleep in my own bed for the first meeting, and take it from there. A couple of B+Bs maybe, then decide whether to get a van. Plus, that gives me more chance to scope out other people’s set ups.

Given I don’t use a van (or even a car) for work, a van would be extra purchase cost, tax, insurance, maintenance… probably more expensive on fuel than my diesel car… starting to think B+B and tents for the summer months might be a good shout.

Although… getting a van would mean I can chop the car in for a nice little sports car if I don’t need to practicality anymore! hmmmmmm

[bradders]

maybe hire a van instead

[steeevvvooo]

Originally Posted by bradders

maybe hire a van instead

I had thought of that, but would probably need to hire onefrom Thursday to Monday to cover a full weekend, so 2 nights in a B+B starts to look cheap then!

[banger san]

1st season as well, as I already have trailer plan to tent but with number for local B&Bs if weather is cold. Does that make me a fair weather racer?

[Cranker V2]

Three elements required to make a comfortable night.

1. Van
2. Blow up bed
3. Pit *itch

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by Cranker V2

Three elements required to make a comfortable night.

3. Pit *itch

Bradders will be OK this year then as he has Nick B as his Pit Biatch

[paynep]

Or buy an old Chrysler Voyager - carrys the family the rest of the season, keeps the bike dry on the way to the meeting and gives a nice carpeted bedroom floor when the bike is out!

Just add earplugs against the gennys and a flight eyemask for the blazing dawn sun we always get at DD rounds...........

Works 4 me

[Spjallen]

I started off sleeping in a tent outside to keep costs down but thats no fun early season. Tried sleeping in the pit garage ( in a tent ) but that's not much better. Then tried the van option too and that's the best all round option. B and b is all very well but you are away from your bike and time to work on it. Sleep in the van mate and if you afford it buy a gazebo or similar.

[vespa]

A well insulated van should be adequate for a comfortable sleep.
Does anybody know any source to get good advice on van insulation?

[kiwicoops]

Being an outdoorsy type you'll probably have a window cracked so unless you have a propex to add heat ,( 2 stroke genny and fan heater is cheaper ) then a good sleeping bag, mattress and a cosy pillow will do more than van insulation. Stretch carpet on ply lining will keep your a*se off any cold steel but have a look at condensation issues before stuffing voids with fleece.

http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthrea...ght=insulation

Pete (bare van man)

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power". Abraham Lincoln ...53 horse power should do it