Where Have You Been In Your Van Today?

[roadtripper]

Not actually today but today I got around to updating my tinkering thread with a report of our recent big roadtrip to Loch Tay and also how we pack the Caravelle for the big trips:

Roadtripper's Caravelle tinkering

Well, bother. The field we were going to stay in and experiment is waterlogged so it's had to be called off. Anyone got a field I can borrow :rofl:

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[davecdjt]

Well now, that was a successful visit to estarli bikes. We managed a test ride on the bikes and got an answer to the all important question of whether we could store two folding bikes in the van and still have space to live - the answer was most definitely yes. Assuming we’re sleeping in the pop top we could store one bike easily on the driver’s seat and the other on the floor at the back of the van. This maximises the living space. The van was already packed coming back from holiday so wasn’t as we’d have it if we were camping out of the van, but the photos evidence the fact that two bikes fit inside a SWB T6.
All we need to do now is work out if we can afford the deduction from our wages to buy them through a cycle to work scheme

 

[icn05]

Yesterday I stayed at a camp site not far from Chesterfield, where I went today

Now over to the what have you bought thread…

 

[Bigsidavies]

Are you sure they didn’t sub let their pitch?

No. The green tyre is the demarcation line.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Today we drove a short distance to a place called Montejaque. Lovely little village with steep cliffs full of vultures and a few eagles.
Walked around the mountains watching the vultures then had a spot of food in the little square.

On an area de autocaravanas tonight in Castella de la Frontera.
Pic of vultures but shrunk to 2mp so I can post on here.

 

[dcpen43]

First camp of the season. Don't want to appear a complete amateur amongst experts at the Spring gathering. So far windy and dry at Greenacres campsite, Forest of Dean.

 

[PBLP]

Another weekend away. First job, pub

Happy Friday

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

Not actually today but today I got around to updating my tinkering thread with a report of our recent big roadtrip to Loch Tay and also how we pack the Caravelle for the big trips:

Roadtripper's Caravelle tinkering

Well, bother. The field we were going to stay in and experiment is waterlogged so it's had to be called off. Anyone got a field I can borrow :rofl:

www.t6forum.com

Did you go on that walk I recommended at loch Tay?

 

[alter]

Umag..... HR

 

[Ayjay]

@alter. What’s the temperature there?

 

[Pedros85]

Stud Farm, Telscombe

 

[alter]

@alter. Qual è la temperatura lì?

21celsius.......

 

[roadtripper]

Did you go on that walk I recommended at loch Tay?

Sorry I wrote a reply but didn't click post

Yes and no. We parked up and walked a bit of the way up but it was towards the end of our week that started snowy so the ground was very wet with snow melt and my in-laws found it hard going so we decided to do it properly next visit.

We did a good hike from the Lawers Dam and the Falls of Bruar. Couldn't convince the in-laws to try the interesting walk and climb at Castle Menzies either sadly. Did manage an explore of Killin and the old railway line until rain diverted us into a hotel for coffee and tea and an awesome sausage and haggis roll the size of my arm.

 

[LondonLad]

Camping in the mountains of Switzerland…view from the van…very thankful to have the van to sleep in as still a bit chilly at night.

 

[BoroBoy]

Not in the van but out walking in the Campo to the next village (5.2 mile round trip through orange groves and across dry river bed. Obligatory pit stops as required.

 

[Greenmachine]

The Piston Club between Stratford on Avon and Alcester.
Good food, nicely motorsport themed, and an interesting car park to have a look around

 

[Pedros85]

More from Telscombe, West Sussex

 

[roadtripper]

Our use case was we wanted a van for fish and chips by the sea so we finished this weekend doing just that down on the south coast at Calshot.



I suspected I would be outside so I went prepared, however MrsR didn't but solved it by nicking my wooly hat Needless to say the younguns decided to stay in the van and insisted I push the magic heating button (latent heat, sadly we don't have an independent cabin heater)

To be fair they did leave eventually for stone skimming by moonlight




Sometimes it's the little "what the hell let's go" outings that make it all worthwhile not the big planned trips isn't it?

 

[RobertO2023]

Fantastic - I’m one for just going out at the spur of the moment. These moments are precious and are what it’s all about

 

[Pedros85]

Our use case was we wanted a van for fish and chips by the sea so we finished this weekend doing just that down on the south coast at Calshot.

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I suspected I would be outside so I went prepared, however MrsR didn't but solved it by nicking my wooly hat Needless to say the younguns decided to stay in the van and insisted I push the magic heating button (latent heat, sadly we don't have an independent cabin heater)

To be fair they did leave eventually for stone skimming by moonlight

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Sometimes it's the little "what the hell let's go" outings that make it all worthwhile not the big planned trips isn't it?

Looks great and not too far from me. Can you park there right next to the beach easily?