Vans/Campers/Cars??? Advice please!

ali · 24-Feb-2005, 15:59

Hi All,

Looking at replacing my gas-guzzling, non-towbar-having car with a suitable wagon that'll serve for a few years TDs/race action.

It'll need to be usable as a bike lugger (obviously), more than bearable to sleep in (so no empty panel vans), and small enough not to destroy relationships with my neighbours (no motorhomes!). And cheap.

Ideally I'd be looking for a Merc Vito with side windows, a double bed, heater, workbench, and spot for the bike! Can't really imagine there's going to be much around for under £4k but worth a try.

There's also the option of a Golf estate + trailer type solution, but nowhere to store the trailer at the moment.

Free bikini-waxing for the best suggestion!

Cheers,

Ali

24-Feb-2005, 16:02

have a chat with Nbs996, he was using an early Espace for the same purpose, maybe he still is ... CK & AK used their one on occasion as well ...

May be worth a look .....

ali · 24-Feb-2005, 16:19

Cheers for that oh-magnificent-one-of-the-donuts

If I had the neighbours for it I'd be in this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14256&item=4529427 979&rd=1

24-Feb-2005, 17:06

oi, where did u get the donut smiley ???????

ali · 24-Feb-2005, 17:09

Quote:

Originally posted by DIBBLE
oi, where did u get the donut smiley ???????

Ya like that??? How about this then

???

24-Feb-2005, 17:16

you tease ......

24-Feb-2005, 18:01

woo hoo .....

TP · 24-Feb-2005, 18:02

LMAO

antonye · 24-Feb-2005, 18:03

Ali,

As donut-man says, an Espace will easily fit a bike in the back with the rear seats removed. Don't know if you'd be able to sleep in it as well, but they're available cheap and cheerful now.

Getting an old(ish) transit and the boarding out the back works wonders. If you then cover the sides with cheap stick-on carpet tiles, this helps not only deaden the noise but keeps it warm too. Just cut flaps where you need access to mount points and you're away.

NBs996 · 24-Feb-2005, 18:07

'ello, did somebody shout?

haven't slept in the espace yet, but I plan to leave the bike outside under the gazebo and use a camp bed in the back for DD rounds. Will fit 2 in easy enough if your good friends!

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24-Feb-2005, 16:02	#2
Dibble Posts: n/a have a chat with Nbs996, he was using an early Espace for the same purpose, maybe he still is ... CK & AK used their one on occasion as well ... May be worth a look ..... Reply

24-Feb-2005, 16:19	#3
ali Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,463 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Guernsey Mood: Damp Cheers for that oh-magnificent-one-of-the-donuts If I had the neighbours for it I'd be in this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14256&item=4529427 979&rd=1 Reply

24-Feb-2005, 17:06	#4
Dibble Posts: n/a oi, where did u get the donut smiley ??????? Reply

24-Feb-2005, 17:16	#6
Dibble Posts: n/a you tease ...... Reply

24-Feb-2005, 18:01	#7
Dibble Posts: n/a woo hoo ..... Reply

24-Feb-2005, 18:02	#8
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP LMAO Reply

24-Feb-2005, 18:07	#10
NBs996 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,728 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The deep south Mood: I love my 996 xxx 'ello, did somebody shout? haven't slept in the espace yet, but I plan to leave the bike outside under the gazebo and use a camp bed in the back for DD rounds. Will fit 2 in easy enough if your good friends! Reply