Having booked the van in to get windows fitted, it was requested that we removed any ply lining before taking it in. Our first day was essentially doing this and having a poke around, seeing what’s what. From what we could see the ply was all in fantastic condition, but you never really know what…
Category: Vanlife
#4 The Project Begins
Well, in a week’s time – just as soon as we get back from our trip to Cornwall. The second van was a no go, something about an engine knocking; apparently it was going to be replaced the following week but at this point we decided to call it. We drove straight to the other…
#3 The Wintry Weekend
So, first to business… We only got to see one of the two vans this weekend, the other had been sent off for a body work polish. Apparently the previous owner was a painter/decorator and there were remnants of his work around the handles – we assume this had put others off and the garage…
#2 A Weekend Away With An Ulterior Motive
After sorting out the boring finances bit (a total lie, I am one of those people that loves a good spreadsheet) we moved swiftly into the perusing stage. I have to admit we spend a lot of time on Auto Trader, and if not actually looking discussions around preferences, deal breakers and general van things…
#1 The Decision…
We are buying a van! After years of camping around the the Lake District and Scotland, spending weeks living out the back of a car and our packs, we decided that the only sensible direction to move in is to buy a van. Something small and inconspicuous, something that will tuck away and help…
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