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anniemac

11/7/2008 at 8:31pm
Location: scotland
Outfit: new vango colorado - untried as yet!

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we downsized from a mondeo, the civic seems just as big inside the cabin, back seat seems wider somehow! (we have 3 teenagers) the boot is a little smaller but found the mondeo boot not that big.

the honda is a 1.4 and gets great MPG.

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alisonme

11/7/2008 at 10:07pm
Location: Manchester
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Quote: Originally posted by wellybob on 11/7/2008
OMG I am now starting to panic. I've got to fit a weeks worth of camping gear plus OH, 1 little boy and I into a nissan micra. Wish me luck!!!

I've done it! When we family camp its big car + roofbox, packed to the rafters, but I took the 2 kids on my own with my Toyota Yaris. It's amazing the difference one more adult makes!

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AngelicMinx

11/7/2008 at 10:34pm
Location: Netherlands
Outfit: De Waard Esvo (3) Hypercamp

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We get all our camping gear in our car after we downsized...

Large tent and all the gear for 3 of us

No roofbox, no trailor..

and the car?

Fiat Punto!

Economical tardis lol

Angie

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tracytracy

11/7/2008 at 11:02pm
Location: hertfordshire
Outfit: Vango Zanzibar 800 Vango Oregon

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i think even if i had a transit van there still would not be enough room so the zafira will have to do

nick

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anniemac

12/7/2008 at 12:07am
Location: scotland
Outfit: new vango colorado - untried as yet!

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it was the sheer size of the tent that threw me, HUGE difference, but looking at the forecast we will appreciate it!

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Phoebe-b

12/7/2008 at 1:19am
Location: Essex
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We have a Merc B Class. Family of 3 + large dog.....just squeeze in

Currently contemplating a roof storage box but Mercedes prices get higher by the day!

Equipment is not a problem but luggage and clothing is a little daunting, especially when 14 yr old wants to bring 'a mate'!!!!!!!!

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JellyBabyRiot

12/7/2008 at 1:53am
Location: Medway
Outfit: Sunncamp Evo 400 + Vango Large Canopy

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we've got a daewoo nexia, now for a hatchback that has a large boot. have been camping in it will all the equipment 4 people and all their gear.

mind you only had 3 people last year and filled the boot and the remainer of the back seat! it's only me and OH this time, so there should be space.......

milly91

12/7/2008 at 10:44pm
Location: barnsley
Outfit: proud owner of vango tigris 600

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well we did it! picked up the new astra today and i managed to get roof bars with it. just need the tow bar now. it is a lot smaller than vectra, but im sure we will fit everything in. we did it before without trailer and roof box, so im sure we will do it again. wont find out until august though. cos we are leaving tent at home as we are off in a static on friday, first time in a few years. cant wait!!!!

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JellyBabyRiot

15/7/2008 at 2:35pm
Location: Medway
Outfit: Sunncamp Evo 400 + Vango Large Canopy

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i just want to add that we had no trailer or roof box on the nexia. although when the time comes for a new car then we know we need a large boot.

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