Hi
We're thinking about investing in a camper van of some kind for both family getaways and some 'in the woods' stuff perhaps. most of the time it will be nothing worse than slippery grass/ mud but i know that can be a problem for some of these camper vans. i may not have the option of a freindy farmer for a tow so need the option of a certain amount of self recovery.
Criteria is it needs to be pretty much self contained in terms of an on board loo and shower so not a VW small van. I'm guessing something around the 6m length give or take a little. nothing bigger than 6.5m.
Probably need to look at 5 tonne or 7.5 tonne rather than the tiny 3.5t versions.
Not looking for a self build.
I would like 4x4 and decent ground clearance but i know that comes at a price and cost in terms of on road ability etc (I used to own a landy!). probably not a realistic option TBH.
The next option would be twin wheel, rear wheel drive motor home and winch/ sand ladders etc. and the market has a few of them around - certainly more than the 4x4 options which are few and far between. I am a little worried about ground clearance with these though. Are they just a road vehicle with an extra back wheel?
My question is does anyone have any thoughts/ preferences on an 'off the shelf' camper vans/ motor homes (what ever the relevant term is).
Thanks
We're thinking about investing in a camper van of some kind for both family getaways and some 'in the woods' stuff perhaps. most of the time it will be nothing worse than slippery grass/ mud but i know that can be a problem for some of these camper vans. i may not have the option of a freindy farmer for a tow so need the option of a certain amount of self recovery.
Criteria is it needs to be pretty much self contained in terms of an on board loo and shower so not a VW small van. I'm guessing something around the 6m length give or take a little. nothing bigger than 6.5m.
Probably need to look at 5 tonne or 7.5 tonne rather than the tiny 3.5t versions.
Not looking for a self build.
I would like 4x4 and decent ground clearance but i know that comes at a price and cost in terms of on road ability etc (I used to own a landy!). probably not a realistic option TBH.
The next option would be twin wheel, rear wheel drive motor home and winch/ sand ladders etc. and the market has a few of them around - certainly more than the 4x4 options which are few and far between. I am a little worried about ground clearance with these though. Are they just a road vehicle with an extra back wheel?
My question is does anyone have any thoughts/ preferences on an 'off the shelf' camper vans/ motor homes (what ever the relevant term is).
Thanks