OP
OP
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Thanks for the great info...and humour!
@keithmac Yes it's the diesel and we know we're close to the edge weight-wise, but we'll simply put the weight in the car, i.e 2 x S6L Bromptons! We have nobody else to carry and the Dacia Boot is pretty huuge, so we'll keep the van light and the car heavy. The Gin supply will also be in the car Obvs.
Thanks @Phaeton for the info. In terms of 'budget' we're looking at the worst case numbers we've heard. We have found good storage close-by too where we can also use the van at weekends (OK, strange if close-by, but it's in fields in a little valley and could be a million miles away frankly).
@KneesUp once we hit the weight snag and looked further we found that there is a lot of choice in lightweight vans both new and s/h so don't let that put you off. There seems to be choices from basic comforts to all-out 4**** luxury, so you can choose!
@TheDoctor I know the annual costs would buy other holiday types, but speaking selfishly I really don't want to spend my spare time in hotels (I do that for a living) and both of us just enjoy being outdoors, with the fields, birds, warm sun and cool breeze, our own space and time.
NB: NO TV will pass the door!
We're planning to be comfortable, but minimalist. Good info regarding the Porch awnings too :-)
We're going to have another look-around next weekend at some other vans, and see how our thoughts lie....
Keep the good thoughts coming.
Cheers
FF and @Hill Wimp
@keithmac Yes it's the diesel and we know we're close to the edge weight-wise, but we'll simply put the weight in the car, i.e 2 x S6L Bromptons! We have nobody else to carry and the Dacia Boot is pretty huuge, so we'll keep the van light and the car heavy. The Gin supply will also be in the car Obvs.
Thanks @Phaeton for the info. In terms of 'budget' we're looking at the worst case numbers we've heard. We have found good storage close-by too where we can also use the van at weekends (OK, strange if close-by, but it's in fields in a little valley and could be a million miles away frankly).
@KneesUp once we hit the weight snag and looked further we found that there is a lot of choice in lightweight vans both new and s/h so don't let that put you off. There seems to be choices from basic comforts to all-out 4**** luxury, so you can choose!
@TheDoctor I know the annual costs would buy other holiday types, but speaking selfishly I really don't want to spend my spare time in hotels (I do that for a living) and both of us just enjoy being outdoors, with the fields, birds, warm sun and cool breeze, our own space and time.
NB: NO TV will pass the door!
We're planning to be comfortable, but minimalist. Good info regarding the Porch awnings too :-)
We're going to have another look-around next weekend at some other vans, and see how our thoughts lie....
Keep the good thoughts coming.
Cheers
FF and @Hill Wimp
