Camper Van advice

[Ridgeway]

Ha, we started with a pair of Bromptons in the underbed ‘garage’ of our first MOHO. Since then we had garages that carried 2 full sized bikes upright until now that is.... the B comes everywhere with me regardless.

Yes that's the beauty of a folded Brompton, it just fits in so easily and is used as my family ride, shopper and all round jobbing bike (bag of the front of course) it even comes on some business trips with me in the boot of my car, gives me something to do in the evenings instead of being bored in a hotel room.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Yes that's the beauty of a folded Brompton, it just fits in so easily and is used as my family ride, shopper and all round jobbing bike (bag of the front of course) it even comes on some business trips with me in the boot of my car, gives me something to do in the evenings instead of being bored in a hotel room.

Yep mine comes on business trips too - it lives in the car boot when not in the Campervan. I even have a flight case for taking it on planes which I have done in the past. Every cyclists should have one!

 

[cosmicbike]

Thanks @Fab Foodie , we're talking to the dealer to change the order to the auto now.

 

[Ridgeway]

The new Comformatic gear box is totally different vs the old (not so good, very polite) version. Lots of stories of poor gear changes, too early and too late and especially when towing some weight. Also they weren't the best at getting you off slippery surfaces like wet grass, mud etc.

I know several people with the new CM box that they've had since last year and all report it as being like chalk and cheese, one guy i know compares it to his previous Merc/Hymer gear box smoothness.

Now if Fiat would only fix those blessed EGR valves

 

[Tripster]

Some lovely campers on here. I bought my 2014 VW Kombi with a view to converting it. Got as far as insulating, carpeting, spot lights and a leisure battery. Captain front seats and lowered suspension all done by a local company but then mostly used for mountain bike days in lakes and never went further with conversion. It’s only done 34,000 but with the impending redundancies at work I feel it may have to be sacrificed for a more day to day commuter vehicle

 

[cosmicbike]

The new Comformatic gear box is totally different vs the old (not so good, very polite) version. Lots of stories of poor gear changes, too early and too late and especially when towing some weight. Also they weren't the best at getting you off slippery surfaces like wet grass, mud etc.

I know several people with the new CM box that they've had since last year and all report it as being like chalk and cheese, one guy i know compares it to his previous Merc/Hymer gear box smoothness.

Now if Fiat would only fix those blessed EGR valves

New 9 speed auto is now coming on our van. After much homework it's a very well known unit, so hopefully worth the upgrade cost. Only 3 months to wait now...

 

[fossyant]

I hope Wallace didn't invent the 'Comformatic' gear box, otherwise, his mate Wallace will have to come with you with his spanner.

 

[Fab Foodie]

New 9 speed auto is now coming on our van. After much homework it's a very well known unit, so hopefully worth the upgrade cost. Only 3 months to wait now...

Hopefully in time for the end of lockdown(s). Been a pain to be stuck in Kent :-(

 

[Drago]

Ive got to go up your end next week @Fab Foodie to Hythe to see a man about a dog. We'll be meeting outside and going for a walk to discuss matters. Strange times.

 

[cosmicbike]

Hopefully in time for the end of lockdown(s). Been a pain to be stuck in Kent :-(

Fingers crossed. In some ways I'm glad the old van went in August, at least we can't go away. Lots of fellow owners are also stuck with camping on the drive!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Fingers crossed. In some ways I'm glad the old van went in August, at least we can't go away. Lots of fellow owners are also stuck with camping on the drive!

That might be my Christmas yet!

 

[Ridgeway]

New 9 speed auto is now coming on our van. After much homework it's a very well known unit, so hopefully worth the upgrade cost. Only 3 months to wait now...

Great choice, what van did you go for finally ?

 

[cosmicbike]

Great choice, what van did you go for finally ?

Elddis CV40.

 

[Ridgeway]

Very nice, just had a look at a video on YT, great layout !!!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Elddis CV40.

That’ll shift along nicely!!