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Mar 8, 2021
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Hi,

I bought a VW Crafter race van conversion last year and I stumbled upon this forum whilst looking for information about my Truma heater that's taking ages to heat the water. I found some info related to my issue, so thought I'd sign up and say hello.

I'm not that experienced in the camping world (I've done plenty tent stuff in my day though). I hired a motorhome last year and went round the NC 500 and loved it, so I decided with all this lockdown restrictions going on, I wanted to have the freedom to get about and still do things. I drive a VW Transporter and briefly considered converting that, but I really wanted something with a toilet and shower onboard. The choices was either a Mercedes Sprinter, or a VW Crafter. After a lot of trawling through ebay, I saw the one that I ended up purchasing. It was down in Leeds, so after a bit of price negotiation over the phone, I headed down and bought it. I've used it loads since I bought it in August and loving the lifestyle. The van itself was pretty well specced, however I've threw a few quid at it getting some oily bits done and getting wifi in there (plus essentials like bedding, low wattage kettle and suchlike).

I'll no doubt have some questions and be seeking some advice on a few things and I'm a big fan of forums for such things.

Arron.
 

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Blue Knight

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Hi Arron - I like your van; very smart indeed.

Welcome to the forum BTW,

All the best,

Andrew

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May 17, 2016
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Hi Monzer, thanks for the welcome. Where in the Shire are you? I'm in Aberdeen.
Oldmeldrum originally but I'm living full time in my van just outside Kintore at the moment.

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Wabs

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Hello from Kent

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Feb 18, 2018
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Nice van! Weā€™re Ayrshire but hoping to head back up north once the restrictions are over.
 
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Hi welcome from the Highlands of Scotland šŸ“󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁓ó æ.
Smart looking van.

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Very smart van, especially for a first motorhome. But I'm puzzled. Where is the bed?
Hi KiwiKampers,

The bed is above the garage at the rear of the van. It's a little tight up there, but not too claustrophobic. Although I do need to take extra care when coming down the ladder in the dark!!

Overall though, I love it. It was a lot of money to throw at a toy, considering I've got a couple of motorbikes and another van to run, but if you like it and are going to use it, then why not?

Where in NZ are you from? I spent a bit of time in Taupo working at a drop zone (skydive place) 20 odd years ago. I loved the place.

Arron.

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