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28/10/2011 at 4:34pm
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if you don't mind making up a bed every night you could look at either a mazda bongo or a toyota granvia. These are both a small vw sized camper but are diesel powered and, i think are automatic. As a 60 year old couple sitting in Spain at the moment we think you should go and do it and enjoy yourself.
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28/10/2011 at 4:44pm
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sleeping in a loo or shower is never a good idea, ive used the bath when SWMBO has made it clear im not welcome (or sober enough) to share the bed but the tap dripped,which wasnt nice
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Jokes over
to drive to Spain you need a fair old tool with a decent engine and box, so whats your budget?
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31/10/2011 at 11:03am
Location: Goole
Outfit: CI Carioca 656
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Diesel and automatic will be a limiting factor.
Mercedes base with a sprintshift gearbox. (Expensive)
Fiat Ducato base will need a 3litre diesel and comformatic gearbox. The 2.3 litre fiats (peugeots and citroens) don't have an auto option.
Renault master base, not many about but do have autos.
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04/11/2011 at 12:52pm
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VW - but not cheap but good to drive
Fiat - crap dealers
beds - are you ok with roof beds?? for the grandchildren,
as already said - you should look for forward facing seats and proper belts for the kids,
have you managed to visit any dealers or shows, you realyy need to see, examine and test drive before you try to identify your requirement
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04/11/2011 at 10:27pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Eiragray on 04/11/2011
Really appreciate everyone's input .. Think I am maybe wanting too much in my spec..
Probably will try one out as my son has a basic vw 2 berth, which I really like..
Trouble is I do have a hang up about shower & loo plus it is essential that its a diesel automatic
we've downsized over the years, from A class to present SWB VW - the loo is handy, but to be honest only ever really used shower 'room' as extra storage and it is REALLY handy as a place to hang wet gear out of the way and with ventilation.
everything is a trade, and we've opted for easy driving and parking and traded posh loo for a porta potti
suits us
do agree about diesel automatic though, hence our choice of VW, the DSG box is brilliant
good hunting
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