New and confused it's been a dream for a while (1 Viewer)

[Fat Al]

We are so close to getting a campervan. Have spent years looking and just about have the funds to do so. Love the outdoors and camped for years. Slightly broken coeliac and wife has food allergies so we make a great pair. Looking to upgrade to a campervan. It must fit on the drive so musT be under 5 metres.

Spent the weekend at the Peterborogh Motorhome show and meet some lovely people. Some great advice was given.

We had decided on a ford transit van but after speaking to a few people and doing research at home we are worried about the security and thefts.

 

[jollyrodger]

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Not a problem if you take the proper precautions maybe ask on here @eddievanbitz for good advice

 

[Janine]

Hello and welcome to the Fun!

Be sure to ask lots of questions

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[Hollyberry]

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You'll find motorhoming is the ideal holiday mode for you both as it's easy to take along the food you know won't make you ill ! Might be worth trying yo get a van with a decent size freezer.
Try out lots of vans, I'm sure you'll find the one that's right for you.

 

[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[Madeinengland]

Hello

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[Riverbankannie]

As others have said, if you do need a special diet, it's great to be able to bring along food with you. Good luck with your search, if you find a nice transit based one, just get extra security fitted, plenty of advice on here.

 

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[Baldeagle7470]

Hi and a big hope you find your perfect van.

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[Baycott]

From us in East Sussex and

All good advice above

 

[The Wino]

If you worry about security/unreliability/cost of spares etc you will never get one!!!. We have a transit there have been some stolen but a very small percentage the insurers cetainly aren't bothered.

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[Armytwowheels]

Hello and welcome.

 

[mitzimad]

£100 pedal box will stop them stealing it set of deadlock will keep contents as safe as any other van add alarms and tracker if you feel its worth it

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[Mickey1]

Mickey.

 

[filopastry]

If you worry about security/unreliability/cost of spares etc you will never get one!!!. We have a transit there have been some stolen but a very small percentage the insurers cetainly aren't bothered.

Buy with your hearts. Anything could be nicked, take reasonable precautions, get good insurance and enjoy.

 

[Ali n Tim]

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[Shrimp]

Go for it.
Insure it well.
Got some good security.
Enjoy it!
Someone out there will always be trying to pinch something, mostly it's opportunists, just make it difficult for them!

 

[WynandJean]

Hello and welcome from West Midlands.



Wyn

 

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Hi and Welcome......

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[CWH]

Hello Fat Al and welcome to the Fun

I'm waiting on delivery of my new motorhome - at just 5 metres it's going to be more manageable than my previous 7 metre van! There are plenty out there, just waiting for you to find them and love them

Good luck in your search, you'll have a great time without canvas (or silnylon, whatever you've been using!)

 

[Ambilkate]

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