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We do drink a lot of tea that’s trueWow really.
Mine lasts 40/50 days cooking daily and having 4/5 cuppas, do you not turn it down or maybe it’s 20cuppas a day![]()
We do drink a lot of tea that’s trueWow really.
Mine lasts 40/50 days cooking daily and having 4/5 cuppas, do you not turn it down or maybe it’s 20cuppas a day![]()
I missed that, thought you were in a camper with a two burner, using a ridge monkey as oven like I do.We do drink a lot of tea that’s trueand we use the oven every day also so I suppose we would use more gas. On a boat it’s all about keeping up morale (especially when sailing the West Coast of Scotland!)
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But never say never .
It amazes me now that people are paying way north of 70k for a van that was half the price in 2007/08….
Westys have gone up just the same, and the housing market has too.Had campervans for the last 30 years,
Started with t2’s all the way through the T’s always enjoyed owning campers and in the last 15yrs many California’s and it was always a good decision money wise, as they sell quick and for a premium,definitely the best on the market.
But I doubt I’ll own another being honest…
There a wknd van in reality for me,
Sleeping well is important when you’re away.
In the se/ocean..
The arm space was a problem in bed …
And
Shuffling everything around the van to get in a cupboard to make a brew ect ,,
having to put the roof down in bad weather ect was a pain when our son was younger and came away with us ..
That said I do think there great and still carry a lot of love for a California .
But
we have a sideways bed in our crafter and it’s just bliss, add to that a loo hot water standing up no canvas roof to stress about ect it’s just a better experience in my opinion..
So California’s …..
been there done it got many tee shirts with many California’s but I don’t think I’ll go bk .
But never say never .
It amazes me now that people are paying way north of 70k for a van that was half the price in 2007/08….
Maybe that joker tooThat says it all really.
There’s people on this forum that paid £35k for a van and 10 years later bought another at £70k+.
I’m on my second, and as much as the pricing pains my sensible head. I know it’s the right decision, because I wouldn’t want to own anything else…
That says it all really.
There’s people on this forum that paid £35k for a van and 10 years later bought another at £70k+.
I’m on my second, and as much as the pricing pains my sensible head. I know it’s the right decision, because I wouldn’t want to own anything else…
Let’s hope them ramblings aren’t right, you will find out soon!Just ignore my ramblings.
I bought a bigger van…
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Let’s hope them ramblings aren’t right, you will find out soon!
When’s the new van due?
Could have written all of that except San Sebastián instead of London - and there are three of us. Still love tent camping though!We have a California because we need to park it on the street in London, it's our only vehicle, and the sort of places we like to go (down narrow lanes) a bigger van might not fit.
We came from tent camping (small tent) and we live in a small flat, so the California still feels luxurious and comfortable. Ok, some fiddling around is needed keep out of each other's way eg when cooking, but we sleep 'upstairs' so there are effectively two rooms to use.
What did you go for?December, possibly Jan…
What did you go for?
“only 4 to 8 weeks max”Hi Team, this is a genuine question. I (we) have previously owned 2 panel van conversions and now a recently purchased 2020 Coast. I am curious as to why people buy the VW.
First van…… 2013 6m Globecar based on Fiat Ducato bought new and sold 3 years later with 38000 miles for £8k less
Second van……2018 5.4m HymerCar based on Fiat Ducato bought new and sold one year later with 8000 miles for £8k less
Current van …..2020 VW Coast bought 2 months ago ……. Still in use
Now here’s the thing…… we used to go on long adventures for about 8 to 10 weeks at a time all over Europe. In each case the Fiat vans were completely self contained, had inbuilt shower and toilet, full size fixed double bed, truck loads of storage space and enabled us to fully and properly go off grid. No need to keep messing about with pop up roofs, making up the bed etc etc.
We chose a VW this time as we wanted something a little bit more ‘car like’ to drive and we only intend to go on trips that last 4 to 8 weeks max.
I see that many people with VW’s tend to either still be working, settle for higher utilisation of camp sites, probably only go away for short breaks.
I could go on and on but this might lead to you (reading this) either losing the will to liveor resenting me and every word I’ve said
So then, what made you choose a VW with all of its associated limitations compared to something a little bigger, more comfortable, more space, standing room throughout, and generally more practical and suited to the purpose of going away for a few weeks in comfort?
I am not seeking agreement or condemnation, just curious (hard hat on and ducking for cover)
“only 4 to 8 weeks max”
Living the dream!
17 days most, so far
In our mindset we were changing up to something much more comfortable and convenient than a tent. Plus something with a seductive lifestyle narrative attached to it.
Caravans make tons of logical sense for what we need but, you know, no way! Same for giant vans. They miss the point. You might aswell put a tv in it and then you might aswell stay at home.
Team Stormy BlueWent for the Hymer Blue Evo.
Still fairly compact, but offering us just enough extra space over the California…
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If I were to think for one minute that as an ex HymerCar owner who bought a California and joined this forum only to find a group for Hymers ……………….I wonder if admin can stick a Hymer group on here.
There’s a few Ex-Cali owners now, who have moved to the dark side…![]()
Was locked down in Ouarzazate, Morocco. Couldn't get camping gas cylinders so used the local ones with a top burner but had to cook outside.Wow really.
Mine lasts 40/50 days cooking daily and having 4/5 cuppas, do you not turn it down or maybe it’s 20cuppas a day![]()
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