11-01-2016, 10:57 PM
Hi Folks,
Seriously looking to get started on a mini campervan project based on Berlingo/Partner. some questions on where to begin......
So some random thoughts:
I've looked at insurance and road tax for both van and multispace variants. For some reason, the van is more expensive but, not by enough to make a huge difference. As far as I can make out, road tax will be the same, (looking at 2008 on variants)
My preference would be for some kind of pop up roof and thinking about it, the empty van could possibly make this easier?? I get that the Multispace is probably better equipped and trimmed but the windows could add challenges in layout......The fitted headliner would need stripped out anyway. I assume that the plastic trims from the multispace could be added to van? Also, in terms of "stealth" camping, a white van would be less obvious?? Thoughts?
Price wise there is not much in it....
Layout....Would be nice if back doors were usable, maybe with the possibility of fitting in a bike inside if needed, (though outside would probably be simpler...I have an outside Thule rack on my big van which is nice and easy to use). I would only need single berth, but twin would help eventual resale I guess. I would also want minimal cooking capability and toilet for emergencies.
On the insurance front, starting with a van, I assume would you insure as van while doing conversion, changing to motorhome when done?? The base vehicle would be replacing my daily drive so would be getting used during conversion.
Interested in the collective wisdom [Image: smile.png]
Trying to plan it out in my head before getting started !
Thanks
Gerry
Seriously looking to get started on a mini campervan project based on Berlingo/Partner. some questions on where to begin......
So some random thoughts:
I've looked at insurance and road tax for both van and multispace variants. For some reason, the van is more expensive but, not by enough to make a huge difference. As far as I can make out, road tax will be the same, (looking at 2008 on variants)
My preference would be for some kind of pop up roof and thinking about it, the empty van could possibly make this easier?? I get that the Multispace is probably better equipped and trimmed but the windows could add challenges in layout......The fitted headliner would need stripped out anyway. I assume that the plastic trims from the multispace could be added to van? Also, in terms of "stealth" camping, a white van would be less obvious?? Thoughts?
Price wise there is not much in it....
Layout....Would be nice if back doors were usable, maybe with the possibility of fitting in a bike inside if needed, (though outside would probably be simpler...I have an outside Thule rack on my big van which is nice and easy to use). I would only need single berth, but twin would help eventual resale I guess. I would also want minimal cooking capability and toilet for emergencies.
On the insurance front, starting with a van, I assume would you insure as van while doing conversion, changing to motorhome when done?? The base vehicle would be replacing my daily drive so would be getting used during conversion.
Interested in the collective wisdom [Image: smile.png]
Trying to plan it out in my head before getting started !
Thanks
Gerry