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[The Merle]

You just need the right tyres. Check Chad out in his 2WD VW camper in a snowstorm. Great channel worth following...even if he has ‘upgraded’ to a Mercedes...

Yep have the tyres, but 70l water tank over the back half of van need 4x4 too (I’m a tad heavier).

 

[66tim99]

Yep have the tyres, but 70l water tank over the back half of van need 4x4 too (I’m a tad heavier).

The 4x4 adds more weight than the extra water. It might be reassuring when towing, but it hurts fuel economy and payload permanently and isn’t necessary

 

[The Merle]

The 4x4 adds more weight than the extra water. It might be reassuring when towing, but it hurts fuel economy and payload permanently and isn’t necessary

Cool
Probably my fault for mentioning 4x4 let’s stick to pics on this thread (prob a good one going on 2wd/4wd somewhere)

 

[Lancia037]

First weekend away in our T4 (not a Westfalia sadly), absolutely chucked it down up in the Kielder Forest. Yet, we still enjoyed it! So that's a good sign I think?

Lessons - we relied on hookup more than I'm comfortable with... Hot chocolate maker and electric heater saved the weekend, but I somehow need to tell the girlfriend those can't be used all the time! We also realise that the cab is huge and can be used for storage when you get there.

External screen cover is also a must, there was zero condensation in the cab.

 

[BeagleMum]

Watching the ducks at loch Morlich the other day, pretty busy come the afternoon. Had to head somewhere quieter.View attachment 78128

Spent many enjoyable weeks at Loch Morlich and surrounding area, great place… we were climbing above Loch Trool today

 

[Meoncoast]

We had to go down to Southsea for our second vaccine yesterday on the way back we stopped off at the D-Day museum to see the recently restored only tank landing craft used on D day

 

[Cali Phillip]

Spent many enjoyable weeks at Loch Morlich and surrounding area, great place… we were climbing above Loch Trool today

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Were you doing the Corbetts there ? We need to go that way at some point for those.

 

[Scoobz1]

Rostrevor

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Looks a nice spot - do you know whether they have day tickets for fly fishing ? Thanks Scoobz

 

[Sunstoner]

I’m guessing it’s far from full!

Apologies for the late reply . It was just bigger than a puddle when I was there however with the recent downpours, Im sure it'll be just past your ankles

 

[The Merle]

Had a couple of quiet nights hiding down in the forest near nethy bridge.

 

[Cali Phillip]

Tea after a walk to find new climbing crags near Arisaig, the sgurr of Eigg to the right

 

[BeagleMum]

We had to go down to Southsea for our second vaccine yesterday on the way back we stopped off at the D-Day museum to see the recently restored only tank landing craft used on D day



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That’s soul be interesting to see I had an uncle on the landing crafts

 

[BeagleMum]

Were you doing the Corbetts there ? We need to go that way at some point for those.

Yes, Merrick

 

[BeagleMum]

Had a couple of quiet nights hiding down in the forest near nethy bridge.View attachment 78213

Had a couple of quiet nights hiding down in the forest near nethy bridge.View attachment 78213

Auchencairn Bay

 

[Cali Phillip]

Yes, Merrick

Excellent, post munros we are ticking though the Corbetts.

 

[sapto]

Outwell hillcrest test.

 

[Swiss Cheese]

Outwell hillcrest test.

Vitznau? I think I recognise that spot...

The wife & I were down at TCS Camping Gampelen last night. Taking a trip west for a meeting in Neuchatel (and then a walk around the old town), we had already decided to stay overnight somewhere without the kids in tow. It rained the whole time but was cozy and relaxing hanging out in the van.

As I did not fix my awning back up yet (I have the new parts!), I improvised with a 2m x 3m CHF 2.95 (£2.30) tarp stretched over the roof from the LHS to RHS to keep the rain out of the door and window. It's about the best thing I've bought for the van as you can use it for so many things and it takes up almost no space.

p.s. this photo does not give any impression of how much it really rained!

 

[sapto]

Vitznau? I think I recognise that spot...

The wife & I were down at TCS Camping Gampelen last night. Taking a trip west for a meeting in Neuchatel (and then a walk around the old town), we had already decided to stay overnight somewhere without the kids in tow. It rained the whole time but was cozy and relaxing hanging out in the van.

As I did not fix my awning back up yet (I have the new parts!), I improvised with a 2m x 3m CHF 2.95 (£2.30) tarp stretched over the roof from the LHS to RHS to keep the rain out of the door and window. It's about the best thing I've bought for the van as you can use it for so many things and it takes up almost no space.

p.s. this photo does not give any impression of how much it really rained!

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Nice fix and great for minimalism-Californiing
Did you just pushed the tarp into the siderail?
Yes, Vitznau. We do love the spot although the changed some pitches into seasonal caravan spots - less for tents and vans

 

[Swiss Cheese]

Nice fix and great for minimalism-Californiing
Did you just pushed the tarp into the siderail?

We have a Cali-topper and it comes with these handy things that slot into the rail so I just use those with the elastic/ball through the tarp eyelets. As I said, we stretched it over the roof to keep the rain out this time, but if you just need it for extra shade on the side opposite the awning you don't need to stretch it over. It also serves to extend the awning if required. Pop into Landi and pick one up?

 

[Cwcltd]

Llyn Clywedog (Powys). Great parking spot with a coffee shop, followed by a good drive around the reservoir.

 

[Ting Tong]

Barbecue and watching the sunset at Ogmore: one of our favourite local spots where you’ll often find us on a nice evening (unless the council close the car park to stop gangs of youths turning up for a fight)

 

[Cali Phillip]

Post run stretching

 

[BeagleMum]

Barbecue and watching the sunset at Ogmore: one of our favourite local spots where you’ll often find us on a nice evening (unless the council close the car park to stop gangs of youths turning up for a fight)View attachment 78249View attachment 78250

Breakfast at Luce Bay Tea at Port Logan Supper at Killantringan Bay and Lighthouse

 

[The Merle]

Had a couple of nice days parked up near glenlivet, time to move as the rain has turned up

 

[Calimili]

Enjoy the first and only day of real warm sunshine last Sunday, I've found a cool Cali parked next to me.