Michael_mcr
Free Member
Hello I'm new here and looking for some advise. After many years of camping in tents in the UK and Europe I have started to consider getting a campervan. I began to look at the obvious models based on a VW and also at the VW California. I was pretty gobsmacked at the price of the VW once you start adding a few extras.
I wasn't aware that the PVC conversion existed until i started to research more thoroughly and began to think this may better suit my needs. We are a family of three, two adults and a five year old.
I'm looking for a 3/4 berth PVC no longer than 5.5 meters. I've googled a few and possible contenders are the Westfalia Amundsen 540, Globecar Roadscout R, Dreamer d43 and Knaus Boxlife amongst others. I'd life a fixed double bed but don't mind something else if it makes more sense. The Boxlife seems interesting.
It would be used for Uk adventures, Scottish wild camping and longer breaks in Europe with an awning. I would hopefully buy used a few years old.
Sorry that my first post contains questions but here goes;
1. Are there any other PVCs other than the ones mentioned that i should consider but have perhaps not yet come across.
2. This will be my only vehicle. I see some of these are advertised as being OK as a daily driver. Is this true ? I live in a city and rarely use the car Monday to Friday but the PVC must still be practical for supermarket and the occasional school run.
3. The money will come form what we have saved for home improvements. 3-5 years in the Van while our son is young then sell it and improve the house so decent residuals are a must.
As well as the California i've contemplated the Adria Active and Hymercar Sydney. I like the size of these but a pop up roof means no use in foul weather.
Kind regards In advance
Michael
I wasn't aware that the PVC conversion existed until i started to research more thoroughly and began to think this may better suit my needs. We are a family of three, two adults and a five year old.
I'm looking for a 3/4 berth PVC no longer than 5.5 meters. I've googled a few and possible contenders are the Westfalia Amundsen 540, Globecar Roadscout R, Dreamer d43 and Knaus Boxlife amongst others. I'd life a fixed double bed but don't mind something else if it makes more sense. The Boxlife seems interesting.
It would be used for Uk adventures, Scottish wild camping and longer breaks in Europe with an awning. I would hopefully buy used a few years old.
Sorry that my first post contains questions but here goes;
1. Are there any other PVCs other than the ones mentioned that i should consider but have perhaps not yet come across.
2. This will be my only vehicle. I see some of these are advertised as being OK as a daily driver. Is this true ? I live in a city and rarely use the car Monday to Friday but the PVC must still be practical for supermarket and the occasional school run.
3. The money will come form what we have saved for home improvements. 3-5 years in the Van while our son is young then sell it and improve the house so decent residuals are a must.
As well as the California i've contemplated the Adria Active and Hymercar Sydney. I like the size of these but a pop up roof means no use in foul weather.
Kind regards In advance
Michael