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All Autosleepers have an on board water tank.

The main question is whether they have a gas or diesel heater, unless you only intend to use pitches with EHU.

Quote: Originally posted by pete1946 on 10/2/2009

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I use mine all year round as its my only form of transport,has onboard fresh and waste tanks,carver cascade water heater,hot air gas blown heating,three way fridge,two 85 amp batts,casset loo.if away for just a 4 or 5 nights dont need EHU,but nice if one is available,as can use all 240v instead of gas.

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Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 10/2/2009

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All Autosleepers have an on board water tank.

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OK, sorry. All the Autosleepers I've ever seen or owned have had onboard water tanks, and I never had a problem with the pipes or anything else freezing up. But I wouldn't say the same for me as there was no gas heater so without EHU I would have frozen up - so to me that seems the first question! .

I have no experience of continental vans so didn't know you could get ones with tanks in a sandwich to keep them warmer.

Smirky..We had a Duetto(an '03 model)up until 6 month ago and sometimes I wish we had kept it!

Very sturdy and well put together(..although maybe somewhat dated decor wise)and small enough to be used as an "everyday" vehicle.

As already pointed out,when using it during a cold snap,leave the water tanks drained and just take a seperate water container with you(..leave the grey waste tap open,so it can drain into a bucket).

..You could  get a bit carried away trying to insulate/heat all your tanks and pipework,along with any associated valves/taps... 

Edit:Just a thought,there is no storage for larger items,so if your wanting to use it for skiing trips,you'll need to get an external storage box/rack of some sort,as once you've loaded a few bags/holdalls on board,you are left with very little floor space!

We have had both a Beige Duetto and currently have an 4 year old one.  Both have their good points but we did prefer the cabinet work in the Beige version as the kitchen all folded away nice and tidy.

We have a regular clear out and only carry what we need ie folding chairs if the weather looks good, oil filled radiator in the winter.  It is easy and we always laugh at the vans we see with their chairs out in the rain because they feel they have to carry them instead of leaving them at home.

We find enough room for everything without needing a back/roof box and even manage to put the bikes inside when needed (too long a story re bike racks )

Hope you get as much fun out of your van as we have, the age/size of the van has no effect on the fun you can have.

Hi

We are going to Aviemore on sunday, to go snowboarding and we stay at the High Range campsite, its just on the edge of the town so you can walk in and is very convienient, its a 9 mile drive up to the ski area itself but its a nice drive, there's also the Glenmore campsite which is 3 miles from the skiing on the side of the lock, but its not as convienient for Aviemore itself, where going with friends so need to be in Aviemore!!

See the reviews below and good luck with what ever you decide on.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=4244