my camping vehicle is a car. The only mod I had done is to have a pop-up roof installed. Not essential but makes life more comfortable. So yes you can use a car as a base vehicle for camping-lots of folk do it especially with the ones like mine-the Doblo, also the Renault Kangoo, and many others.
slept in my car twice a standard almera, once was when on a campsite there was 85mph winds and my tent got trashed, was a rough scary night just cuddling into my sleeping bag, was about 3am i thought having a caravan would be a good idea lol
another was after a weekend racing and I was too tired, was about 2am, got off the motorway into a villiage, found a carpark and went to doss for a few hours just so i could drive home in relative safety
Hey Landie, I'd be interested to know how you are finding the Land Rover. I posted a 'Dilema' post re: camper van, conversion or just plain ol camping today and lots of people have been very helpful.
A Land Rover might be a sensible long term buy for me. I've also found a company that could convert the roof like the old dormobile versions. If I got a LWB it could be a great option.
Just wanted to say hello and find out more. Sounds like you had a great recent trip in yours.
Depends what your after mate. You need to love them in order to put up with their niggles, but we had a fun
Comfortable few nights. I do a good 15,000 miles a year in mine, we just whipped the bed up in an afternoon with some redundant plywood. Drop me a pM
Hi Landie_man - thanks for your reply. I've been up early doing all sorts of research. I was originally thinking one might be what I was looking for - basic transportation for drum kit and use as a camping vehicle, but when I add in the family factor i.e. fitting two child seats and preventing my other half from being bounced to death (she has a back condition where she is supposed to keep moving but not jarring the back), think a L.R. might now not be the answer. Me alone - I'd jump at the chance!
I took a look at the photos on your profile. Looks like a simple and effective idea. 15k p.a. is is a fair no. of miles to cover in one. You must be the first place to call on for day to day living with a Landie.
Thought I'd let you know I'm kinda ruling one out after getting initially very excited about owning one.
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but when I add in the family factor i.e. fitting two child seats and preventing my other half from being bounced to death (she has a back condition where she is supposed to keep moving but not jarring theback), think a L.R. might now not be the answer.with a Landie.
Another plus point for the Granvia - such a smooth and comfortable ride it's like being in a hovercraft.
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Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 03/10/2010
Quote: Originally posted by gjf72 on 03/10/2010 but when I add in the family factor i.e. fitting two child seats and preventing my other half from being bounced to death (she has a back condition where she is supposed to keep moving but not jarring theback), think a L.R. might now not be the answer.with a Landie.
Another plus point for the Granvia - such a smooth and comfortable ride it's like being in a hovercraft.
Very true, but the Granvia's out of my price bracket at the moment.
Landie will be very disappointed, but I'm 95% decided on looking to opt for a Mk1 Honda CR-V alongside something like a large OzTent. The most off road I'm going in this vehicle would be moving out of a field in the rain, so it makes sense with the family / drum kit and other uses for it. The campervan will have to wait a while.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Using a car to sleep in!
- that made me guffaw so loud it startled the dog!
