We have come back!

jjpoppy · Jan 8, 2020

As previous VW campavaners (A very rusty Bay many years ago) we thought we might come back, so after over 10 years thinking about it - having looked at just about every 3rd party conversion, we settled on a genuine VW Ocean. Spent over twice the price of our first house on it (sorry, her 'Poppy'). Already booked ferry to Outer Hebrides. We have now just got to get used to living in a very small, but nice tin box. Looking forward to waving to other VW's on the road!

WelshGas · Jan 8, 2020

jjpoppy said:
As previous VW campavaners (A very rusty Bay many years ago) we thought we might come back, so after over 10 years thinking about it - having looked at just about every 3rd party conversion, we settled on a genuine VW Ocean. Spent over twice the price of our first house on it (sorry, her 'Poppy'). Already booked ferry to Outer Hebrides. We have now just got to get used to living in a very small, but nice tin box. Looking forward to waving to other VW's on the road!

A picture would be nice.

MattBW · Jan 8, 2020

Welcome to the site, how exciting! Happy travels!

sapto · Jan 8, 2020

Nice! Welcome back and happy camping!

Velma's Dad · Jan 8, 2020

You are extremely welcome back!
:welcome

Perfectos · Jan 8, 2020

jjp

You won’t miss the rust one bit, or slowing down on inclines, or being overtaken by lorries, or topping up the oil before every trip, or the heaters not working, or the “stir the porridge” gear change, or the Abysmal breaks

Congrats, let see some pics

BeagleMum · Jan 8, 2020

jjpoppy said:
As previous VW campavaners (A very rusty Bay many years ago) we thought we might come back, so after over 10 years thinking about it - having looked at just about every 3rd party conversion, we settled on a genuine VW Ocean. Spent over twice the price of our first house on it (sorry, her 'Poppy'). Already booked ferry to Outer Hebrides. We have now just got to get used to living in a very small, but nice tin box. Looking forward to waving to other VW's on the road!

You’ll love the Outer Hebrides we’ve been a few times

kurienp · Jan 8, 2020

Congratulations and welcome back! lets see a few pics then :thumb

Jontymo · Jan 8, 2020

Brilliant, we did our 1st trip to the Outer Hebrides last September, make great memories and don’t forget to put some piccys up.

Vantastic2 · Jan 11, 2020

Bobajob said:
Welcome back! Strangely, one of the things I miss about when we first got our van was how for the first trip or two I would bang my head (or other bits) every time I climbed in / out / moved around the van. Then miracously your body learns its surroundings and it NEVER happens again!
Yeah - I’m weird.

Still catches me out now and again but can't feel a thing after a a glass of wine or a beer LOL !

Anthony1 · Jan 11, 2020

jjpoppy said:
As previous VW campavaners (A very rusty Bay many years ago) we thought we might come back, so after over 10 years thinking about it - having looked at just about every 3rd party conversion, we settled on a genuine VW Ocean. Spent over twice the price of our first house on it (sorry, her 'Poppy'). Already booked ferry to Outer Hebrides. We have now just got to get used to living in a very small, but nice tin box. Looking forward to waving to other VW's on the road!

Did you need to book?
Where are you sailing from?
How much did it cost?
When are you going?

I am interested in doing this trip.

MarkVw2017 · Jan 11, 2020

jjpoppy said:
As previous VW campavaners (A very rusty Bay many years ago) we thought we might come back, so after over 10 years thinking about it - having looked at just about every 3rd party conversion, we settled on a genuine VW Ocean. Spent over twice the price of our first house on it (sorry, her 'Poppy'). Already booked ferry to Outer Hebrides. We have now just got to get used to living in a very small, but nice tin box. Looking forward to waving to other VW's on the road!

Lovely to have you back. Crazy it costs more than your house, but then again, you can't drive your house ;-D

BeagleMum · Jan 12, 2020

jjpoppy said:
As previous VW campavaners (A very rusty Bay many years ago) we thought we might come back, so after over 10 years thinking about it - having looked at just about every 3rd party conversion, we settled on a genuine VW Ocean. Spent over twice the price of our first house on it (sorry, her 'Poppy'). Already booked ferry to Outer Hebrides. We have now just got to get used to living in a very small, but nice tin box. Looking forward to waving to other VW's on the road!

Congrats on a great decision

we've been to the O H three times including May last year, you'll love it :upsidedown

jjpoppy · Feb 10, 2020

Anthony1 said:
Did you need to book?
Where are you sailing from?
How much did it cost?
When are you going?

I am interested in doing this trip.

Hi - sorry for delay in responding - not up to speed on the forums site! (yet)

Not sure if you need to book ferry trips, but we have booked the first part of trip, and kept all other parts of itinerary open.

Booked with Caledonian MacBrayne, did start to book online, but reverted to a telephone call and booking as too many questions, they were most helpful.

Cost; £216.05 for a California with bike rack and two passengers for June 2020 (before schools break up