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30/3/2013 at 9:23pm
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We have a LDV Convoy minibus, self-built and re-registered as a Motor caravan.
A priority for us was a relatively cheap conversion, as I was worried about spending thousands and then finding out the vehicle had failed its MOT.
We bought an old caravan as a donor vehicle and used a lot of the cupboard doors, framing for the toilet door etc from that. We meet the criteria, but it is relatively basic - for example we have a 2 ring and grill gas camping stove screwed down to the worktop, with the gas bottle secured underneath.
We have whale marine handpump/taps at the sink and in the toilet area, rather than electric taps.
It works for us and we use it quite a lot, but I'm sure many people would want something fancier.
*Edit - just to add the Convoy is wide enough to get a bed that meets the spec across the way. Many vehicles are not.
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31/3/2013 at 8:56am
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Yes - we park on sites and have never had any problems. We're Caravan and camping club members and usually book in advance. They often look a bit wary when we first arrive, but have never said anything.
We have a drive away awning, which helps with space as there are 4 of us. Ours is a long wheelbase, high roof which that one on Gumtree must be as well, if it is a 17 seater. Spare seats can be sold on ebay and usually go quite well.
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