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jsparkes201148

24/8/2015 at 10:33pm
Location: Stockton on Tees
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Thanks for all of your responses,a very interesting mix of opinions.p

rabbitboy

31/8/2015 at 10:54am
Location: Worcestershire
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I would really recommend they hire one for a week or so.
Fine for 2 people, but with 2 big dogs as well .... on a rainy campsite ...!
As has already been said, a decent amount of mechanical knowledge is a must (unless you have a huge amount of money)
We have just returned from a 2,400 mile, two week trip round Europe. Our son is 17 and nearly 6' tall. This was the last big trip with all 3 of us!

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TheHeadGardener

31/8/2015 at 11:59am
Location: Lake District
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Quote: Originally posted by kiev on 21/8/2015
Your brother in law will be able to admire the classical design and history of these icon camper vans has he sits at the side of the road waiting for it to be repaired, that's if it can be. Sorry but its a no no if he wants to explore Europe in it.

Which bit of "NO" do you need to translate into a language he will understand?

Two people?
Two LARGE dogs?
Europe?

You clearly care more about his well-being and that of his pets than he does.

fleck2

31/8/2015 at 3:53pm
Location: Derbyshire
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At least it won't devalue, he can sell it after the first trip and get his money back hopefully.
They did one up on 'Wheeler Dealers' it's got a 2 cylinder 48bhp engine. he'll soon get fed up with that.

billy

31/8/2015 at 4:36pm
Location: North Essex
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If you love old Vdubs enough to get to know them and understand them inside out then you will know there is no reason why you connot drive them to the ends of the earth and plenty have. For the rest... 'Its a VW thing, you would'nt understand'.

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