Hi all,
We come from 5 yrs with a VW T25 camper - touring the Scottish Islands with babies/toddlers and wild camping mainly - with Shetland a particular favourite.
Previously we both camped extensively before children - and returned to it with two under 5s last year - which was great - however we decided - instead of investing in a quality family tent - we would try a lightweight older caravan as we start to stay in one place a little longer - mainly west coast of scotland from our base in Inverness.
We purchased a 1988 ABI Maurader 430 CT late last year - only 635 kg and 215 kgavailble for kit. We tow with the family car a 1600 petrol Berlingo (1100 braked towing limit).Only £900 including an awning and a selection of kit made it comparable with a high quality tent, and seems very well cared for and has almost no damp so far (although I am sure it won't last.....) - intend to do a reseal of the obvious parts this summer ;-)
To us - this is camping with insulation and the ability to stand up or the VW with a bit more space but a bit less convenience on the road. At this stage in life - enjoying the outdoors with the boys in boats and on bikes - this works for us. We are happy with simple - so I can do the electrics on the van (lights and water pump only) - and pro fitted 240v side.
First trip was four days at Glenmore int he Cairngorms in the Feb half term - wonderful weather,expensive site - but very pleasant nonetheless with EHU and electric heater till I get the gas heater checked over.
Looking forward to several weeks away this year - mainly on smaller limited service sites in the North west of Scotland.
Hoping this forum is useful for tips and tricks, advice and ointers - like the ones I have used for the VW, Skoda and Renewable energy.
We come from 5 yrs with a VW T25 camper - touring the Scottish Islands with babies/toddlers and wild camping mainly - with Shetland a particular favourite.
Previously we both camped extensively before children - and returned to it with two under 5s last year - which was great - however we decided - instead of investing in a quality family tent - we would try a lightweight older caravan as we start to stay in one place a little longer - mainly west coast of scotland from our base in Inverness.
We purchased a 1988 ABI Maurader 430 CT late last year - only 635 kg and 215 kgavailble for kit. We tow with the family car a 1600 petrol Berlingo (1100 braked towing limit).Only £900 including an awning and a selection of kit made it comparable with a high quality tent, and seems very well cared for and has almost no damp so far (although I am sure it won't last.....) - intend to do a reseal of the obvious parts this summer ;-)
To us - this is camping with insulation and the ability to stand up or the VW with a bit more space but a bit less convenience on the road. At this stage in life - enjoying the outdoors with the boys in boats and on bikes - this works for us. We are happy with simple - so I can do the electrics on the van (lights and water pump only) - and pro fitted 240v side.
First trip was four days at Glenmore int he Cairngorms in the Feb half term - wonderful weather,expensive site - but very pleasant nonetheless with EHU and electric heater till I get the gas heater checked over.
Looking forward to several weeks away this year - mainly on smaller limited service sites in the North west of Scotland.
Hoping this forum is useful for tips and tricks, advice and ointers - like the ones I have used for the VW, Skoda and Renewable energy.
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