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Hello 

I'm a complete novice here so don't even know if I'm in the right place 

Am thinking of converting a Ford transit  LWB into a camper van.

Does anyone know whether this will be

a) cheaper to insure, and

b) cheaper to take to France on a ferry ?

If anyone can think of any pitfalls I may not have considered, could they please

help !

It might just be easier to take one of the tents !

Thanks

Wildcat

Hello Wildcat

You are indeed in the "right place".  There are many people using Transit conversions.  There are some very knowlagable owners on here who will be able to advise you.

As to your specific questions, cheaper than what?

I would also say that it seems that conversions always take a lot longer to do than expected.  In fact I think most are used as a rolling projects and are rarely ever fully finished.

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Steven

Quote: Originally posted by rozinante on 20/04/2005

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As to your specific questions, cheaper than what?

Steven

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Many thanks , Steven

Cheaper than just using the van as it is - as a sort of solid 'tent', really !  I just wondered what difference it would make to insurance, ferry costs etc. if we put a window or two in it, for instance.

About it taking a long time - we don't really have much time before the next trip, so it probably won't happen immediately. Thanks for the warning !

Wildcat

Quote: Originally posted by roifromnwales on 20/04/2005

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I converted a bedford ex ambulance.
so far we have a bunk over the cab 2 other bunks /seats for 8 gas and a full cooker loo, kitchen sink and fridge.
next job is a shower and I have the bits already. total cost for van and conversion approx £400
nights out to date over 400;- miles 60,000 and countries Belgium, france, holland, germany, luxembourg and , wales and Scotland and the celtic counties england evey year
not bad value eh!
and £200 on spares and repairs

if we can help at all with conversion ideas
my e-mail

Post last edited on 20/04/2005 23:19:46

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I'm awestruck    And quite convinced you can help us !  Will mail you soon.

Thanks  

And thanks, Kon Tiki, for the link  

This seems a v. friendly site.