Hello all,
New member in your forum!
Thank you for having me!
We have just shaken hands on the purchase of a T6 (T6.1 maybe?) camper van. The van is a 23 plate, which has been professionally converted in Worksop, Notts - though we looked at it, and bought it, near home in Cumbria. It’s a private purchase - long story, but the seller doesn’t know (or tell us) a lot about how stuff works.
The van has less than 2k miles on the clock, and has never really been used. We are expecting to collect the van early next week.
We have had motorhomes in the past, but sold our motorhome about 18 months ago - and have been missing van life opportunities ever since - and so agreed to buy the T6 a bit unexpectedly to satisfy travelling urges. We weren’t expecting to find one so soon that suited us, and which we could afford. Our logic for the downsizing is that the T6 will get used more than the motorhomes did - and I believe (really really believe) that we can still go to the continent for several weeks just as we did in the big beast Motorhome - but with less clutter.
I’ve got questions….many questions. Some here….
It’s never been used - so no gas cylinder. The gas locker is tiny! Which type/sort/size of gas cylinder do I need to get? What do I need to get to connect the cylinder to the regulator in the locker? The regulator looks as if the connection is threaded.
It’s got a pop-top, and an upper bed area which is like a hard shelf. Can a thin foam mattress be left in place up there and still close the roof on it?
It’s (apparently) got a “Webasto” diesel heater. Are these ok? Safe? Is there a separate diesel supply for this or does the fuel come from the vehicle tank?
The small (!) fridge is, I think, a 12v compressor fridge. Does this use a lot of power? Will it run from the leisure battery without draining it too fast? Or is the fridge likely to only work when on hook up?
Too many words- too many questions…. But I’m really looking forwards to us picking up the van and experimenting whilst travelling.
Thanks all!
New member in your forum!
Thank you for having me!
We have just shaken hands on the purchase of a T6 (T6.1 maybe?) camper van. The van is a 23 plate, which has been professionally converted in Worksop, Notts - though we looked at it, and bought it, near home in Cumbria. It’s a private purchase - long story, but the seller doesn’t know (or tell us) a lot about how stuff works.
The van has less than 2k miles on the clock, and has never really been used. We are expecting to collect the van early next week.
We have had motorhomes in the past, but sold our motorhome about 18 months ago - and have been missing van life opportunities ever since - and so agreed to buy the T6 a bit unexpectedly to satisfy travelling urges. We weren’t expecting to find one so soon that suited us, and which we could afford. Our logic for the downsizing is that the T6 will get used more than the motorhomes did - and I believe (really really believe) that we can still go to the continent for several weeks just as we did in the big beast Motorhome - but with less clutter.
I’ve got questions….many questions. Some here….
It’s never been used - so no gas cylinder. The gas locker is tiny! Which type/sort/size of gas cylinder do I need to get? What do I need to get to connect the cylinder to the regulator in the locker? The regulator looks as if the connection is threaded.
It’s got a pop-top, and an upper bed area which is like a hard shelf. Can a thin foam mattress be left in place up there and still close the roof on it?
It’s (apparently) got a “Webasto” diesel heater. Are these ok? Safe? Is there a separate diesel supply for this or does the fuel come from the vehicle tank?
The small (!) fridge is, I think, a 12v compressor fridge. Does this use a lot of power? Will it run from the leisure battery without draining it too fast? Or is the fridge likely to only work when on hook up?
Too many words- too many questions…. But I’m really looking forwards to us picking up the van and experimenting whilst travelling.
Thanks all!
