First main job is done – the van has windows! We did an online search for campervan window installation in our area and three businesses popped up. The plan – call them all, get quotes and book in with whichever seemed the best. This sounds remarkably simple but in actuality it took several days to…
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#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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