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 Topic: Packing an Aygo/C1 car...possible?
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27/7/2013 at 4:56pm
Location: London
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All I can say is definitely try dummy packing the car at least a few days before you go. The more you do this ahead of time the better as you will be able to see how much space you actually have.
Concentrate on the absolute essentials, Tent, something to sleep on and if you plan to cook something to cook and eat with.
Good luck!
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27/7/2013 at 6:55pm
Location: warrington
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pack small sized bags of stuff and single items in obscure places,you would be amazed what u can shift packing like that around big stuff and back of seats and with spare wheel etc
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27/7/2013 at 6:58pm
Location: Tidbury Green
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Don't forget to pack your spare bulbs and warning triangle!
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28/7/2013 at 7:07pm
Location: Leicestershire
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I think the decision has been made......we're going in the big one! Unleaded seems to cost the same in France as here in the UK but diesel is approx 22p per litre cheaper. After lots of brain ache, maths not being my strongest subject, we have worked out we would save a maximum of £40 taking the Aygo (based on 2000 miles as we usually end up near the Med). £40 is a saving but OH thinks it's worth paying the premium for comfort and space (and speed no doubt!!). So no dummy run required and plenty of room for goodies. Thanks for your comments.
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29/7/2013 at 12:16pm
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OH is right - the little car is designed as a city runabout; whereas the Zafira will be much better for the distances you're talking about.
I remember holidays as a small child in a cramped motor (Ford 8; then A35 van) with bags around the ears and knees under the chin; I would never repeat the experience if there was an alternative!
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29/7/2013 at 4:01pm
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I remember holidays as a small child in a cramped motor (Ford 8; then A35 van) with bags around the ears and knees under the chin; I would never repeat the experience if there was an alternative!
Sounds like us when we go camping now! As the kids have got bigger we can no longer put the tent under their feet like we could when they were tiny.
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29/7/2013 at 4:44pm
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Most times I camp in France, the decision on what car to take is made for me as it is at the Le Mans 24hour race.
I am one of many asked by Corvette Racing to bring a car and take sick French kids for laps around the Le Mans race circuit just before the race on Saturday, so I have to take the Corvette rather than the (preferred camper) Rav4 or the wife's (not much better than the Vette) Cooper S.
Therefore there is a compromise to make in order to brighten these kids lives - of course it is just for them, personally I hate driving fast on racetracks  .
So, the 6 man tent, footprint and carpet is out and the 3 man is in. Camping kitchens, tables, wardrobes etc stay home - basically I go backpacking style with a few extra clothes for track and functions.
If it wasn't for the space needed for "local produce" collected to bring home, I reckon I could get the 6 man tent in, and quite a bit of the other stuff too. The Vette is actually quite roomy, but perhaps not quite so economical as an Aygo.
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