Greetings to one & all. Had our 1st campervan written off through malicious damage (T4), we have just managed to obtain a 53 plate Renault Trafic....there are some crazy prices out there!
In a past life it was converted for disability use (wheelchair lift & securing points, lift now removed). Last owner then used it for taking motorcycles to race meetings (husband & wife both raced). So there are fibreglass panels, plywood ceiling & floor all covered with carpet. Electric hook up installed with a couple of 3 pin outlets at the back, windows all round, but don't think there is any insulaion installed. Haven't decided whether to convert this one or just spend a couple of years using it with Cobb & camping stove, air beds & awning & look for a proper converted van in a couple of years........mind you, if the world doesn't get back to normal it won't matter what we do!!
Having only managed to do a few weekends in a 4 years of van ownership we are still complete newbs. Doesn't help that I have to work a lot of weekends (bus driver) so between that & Covid.........
Look forward to picking brains & contributing what I can
Bev
In a past life it was converted for disability use (wheelchair lift & securing points, lift now removed). Last owner then used it for taking motorcycles to race meetings (husband & wife both raced). So there are fibreglass panels, plywood ceiling & floor all covered with carpet. Electric hook up installed with a couple of 3 pin outlets at the back, windows all round, but don't think there is any insulaion installed. Haven't decided whether to convert this one or just spend a couple of years using it with Cobb & camping stove, air beds & awning & look for a proper converted van in a couple of years........mind you, if the world doesn't get back to normal it won't matter what we do!!
Having only managed to do a few weekends in a 4 years of van ownership we are still complete newbs. Doesn't help that I have to work a lot of weekends (bus driver) so between that & Covid.........
Look forward to picking brains & contributing what I can
Bev
hope you have loads of fun with your van and sorry to hear about your previous experience.
and
wishing you better luck with this van, use it whatever way you can when you get the chance, will let you get to know what you really want and need.
from Old Sodbury. 
