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Subject Topic: Downsizing - Advice Please
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23/1/2008 at 9:21pm
 Location: Wigan
 Outfit: VW Passat Lunar Quasar end bdroom
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We have downsized from Sterling Elite Treker to this van Lunar Quasar EB and adore this one, we love the fixed bed and there is plenty of space for lounging but there is now usually only two of us, find it gets warm a lot quicker too. Handling is not much different as we never manhandle cos OH is an ace at reversing but it has been less of a struggle to find storage, where we are currently never had space for a twin axle and it is good storage.

We have had a weeks holiday in the new van with daughter and her OH and we managed fine but it wan't as easy as with the old van, but for two fantastic.

 

Sue

 

 



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23/1/2008 at 9:43pm
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shropshirewolf. do u go to callose caravan park with it?

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just dont go there.


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24/1/2008 at 12:00pm
 Location: BRIDGNORTH SHROPSHIRE
 Outfit: 2013 VW CC GT & 2012 LUNAR CLUBMAN SE
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Bill Terry

Not been to Callose Cravan Park with it no. How come you ask? Have you seen a similar outfit there? What's it like?



24/1/2008 at 12:16pm
 Location: BRIDGNORTH SHROPSHIRE
 Outfit: 2013 VW CC GT & 2012 LUNAR CLUBMAN SE
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Tentmad. Better as in turning circle maybe but I don't think anybody would ever describe any Jap offering as better than a Discovery especially the Discovery 3. In fact I think the Disco 3 has yet again won best in class with the international motoring press.... ;-)


24/1/2008 at 2:13pm
 Location: Shropshire North Wales borders
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Ah, but the international motoring press doesn't have to stump up for towing in/recovery fees and repair bills - give me a reliable piece of Jap Crap anyday.

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24/1/2008 at 5:04pm
 Location: Lincolnshire
 Outfit: Compas Rally 634
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We have a Lunar twin axel and we found no problems in towing even onto small sites, the advantage of the large van is the space and the fact you can be set up very quickly, as you do not always need any form of awning, great if you use it during the winter.

We have not had a problem using it in france, we used to tow it with a Disco and now have a Sedona, do not find any problems reversing. The big van is easier if anything, you get used to placing it with the car instead of trying to move it by hand.

I would think carefully before downsizing, if you do dont go too small you will miss the space.



25/1/2008 at 9:35am
 Location: BRIDGNORTH SHROPSHIRE
 Outfit: 2013 VW CC GT & 2012 LUNAR CLUBMAN SE
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deltaman

the issue for us is really more accessing more remote sites where roads are narrow and making tight turns with the length of van behind us is sometimes a nightmare. we have a mover and reversing i must admit is easier than my single axle ifor williams trailer as it doesnt turn in so quickly or sharply. we are really just trying to establish whether or not a smaller van with an awning would open up more opportunities for us to visit sites where access roads are tight



25/1/2008 at 7:22pm
 Location: Lincolnshire
 Outfit: Compas Rally 634
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Shropshirewolf

I can see your point and would have to agree that a smaller van would be better if you want to go to some remote places, but it would have to be very much smaller for you to get any real advantage I think.

If you still went for 5mtr plus I do not think you would gain much at all. Perhaps you should look at a few smaller vans and see how you feel when you are inside them, then its a matter of weighing up all the parts, loss on the sale of the big van, less space but you would save on fuel and be able to go into smaller remote sites.

Is this a permanant requirement or just the thought at the moment, its your choise at the end of the day, just as long as you enjoy the camping.

Best of luck




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