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Subject Topic: First Motorvan-VW ?
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26/8/2010 at 11:27am
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: Toyota Granvia (Wellhouse)
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Oops!..I've only just realised that Denby Campervans(the second link I put up)is in Leek and not in Denbigh north Wales!  


27/8/2010 at 8:17am
 Location: Northeast Essex
 Outfit: VW Type 2 Bay & awning
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I've got a 1974 T2 Bay window campervan and yes, the initial outlay was expensive and it's had a few hiccups... but, it's actually worth more than I paid for it if I need to sell it, the van has everything that we need to camp self contained, even with 3 kids... and the engine is a total doddle to get to know as there's very few parts to it... so you can do simple services yourself even if you're totally inexperienced . Size wise, well, the other half uses the van as her daily driver and apart from the occasional multi-storey car park being off limits, has no issues.

The VW scene is great and caters for all sorts, we've made friends and camped eight times this year with another three planned before the end of the season. There are lots of websites, forums and blogs offering support, BUT, it isn't for everyone and we hired one for a weekend before buying one and I would heartily recommend having a really good scout round, seeing if you can try out one or two and not rushing into things.  



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05/9/2010 at 8:27pm
 Location: Chateau du Wirral
 Outfit: VW T4 and quechua base second
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Ive got a T25 and use it daily. Ive little or no technical knowledge but I agree with the above poster - there isnt a marque which can touch the support on offer to VW T25 owners if you want to learn. Ive had no problem with mine so far.

One thing you might want to consider. Ive got an AAZ diesel engine in mine which is a fairly common update. Its from a mid 90s golf and gives a bit more reliability than the original engines. I intend travelling around France in mine so the extra MPG is useful too. It may be something you'd like to think about.


06/9/2010 at 7:06pm
 Location: Paisley
 Outfit: Chausson Flash 22
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Ive got a T25 and use it daily. Ive little or no technical knowledge but I agree with the above poster - there isnt a marque which can touch the support on offer to VW T25 owners if you want to learn. Ive had no problem with mine so far.

 

you've obviously never been on bongo fury.......and I own a VW camper.....



17/9/2010 at 12:19pm
 Location: Wrexham North Wales
 Outfit: Chausson Flash 757SE Motorhome
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Thanks for all the advise here, she has decided on a Mazda Bongo, seen one she likes just waiting for the conversion to be done. Any further advise on Bongo's also welcome! Cheers

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17/9/2010 at 10:00pm
 Location: Paisley
 Outfit: Chausson Flash 22
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