Paul W
Free Member
Hi Everyone.
I'm new on here, and have joined so I can get some first hand experience and knowledge before I dive in and buy my first campervan.
I want to get something like a VW T4, T5 or Vivaro size van so I can also sue it during the week for my work. I currently drive a Citroen Dispatch van, which is 1.9 naturally aspirated diesel. It gives me 34 mpg on my usual journeys, measured over 12 months. The van is not converted to a camper, but has been used for the odd overnight stop at a pinch.
Will a T4, T5 or Vivaro give similar performance ? My day to day trips involve a mix of M'way and town driving.
How much "roofrack" weight can I put on a pop-top ? I have two kayaks that weigh 26 kg each. Is there any problem with wind loading of the roof when carrying stuff on the roofrack ?
Is there a particular model I should avoid ? I've read some real horror stories of VW's and Vivaros.... .what is the general feeling on here ?
I'll be grateful for any advice on "your first campervan". I have around £7k at the moment, but am thinking I could re-mortgage the house for some extra funds. Would anyone recommend this as a course of action ?
Help - basically
Thanks
Paul
I'm new on here, and have joined so I can get some first hand experience and knowledge before I dive in and buy my first campervan.
I want to get something like a VW T4, T5 or Vivaro size van so I can also sue it during the week for my work. I currently drive a Citroen Dispatch van, which is 1.9 naturally aspirated diesel. It gives me 34 mpg on my usual journeys, measured over 12 months. The van is not converted to a camper, but has been used for the odd overnight stop at a pinch.
Will a T4, T5 or Vivaro give similar performance ? My day to day trips involve a mix of M'way and town driving.
How much "roofrack" weight can I put on a pop-top ? I have two kayaks that weigh 26 kg each. Is there any problem with wind loading of the roof when carrying stuff on the roofrack ?
Is there a particular model I should avoid ? I've read some real horror stories of VW's and Vivaros.... .what is the general feeling on here ?
I'll be grateful for any advice on "your first campervan". I have around £7k at the moment, but am thinking I could re-mortgage the house for some extra funds. Would anyone recommend this as a course of action ?
Help - basically
Thanks
Paul