I went to the Dark Side

Rosie Rabbit replied on 10/11/2017 20:47

Posted on 10/11/2017 20:47

Sold caravan and bought camper van cool

She is a classic VW25 called Martha and I am in love with her! Power steering, new awning, bike rack and storage in every nook and cranny! 60k miles on the clock and after my VW specialist garage man checked her over and tuned her up etc, reckons I bought a 'good one there'.

She is so much more me than the caravan and much more manageable - my friends reckon that all that's missing is the surf board on the roof laughing. Now I can think seriously about the N500 in Scotland!

BTW caravan was rehomed to a lovely couple.

 

R xxx

Rosie Rabbit replied on 11/11/2017 13:44

Posted on 11/11/2017 09:08 by Bakers2

I love it, lucky you. Does it have 'facilities' for being completely self contained?

I can' see why you call it the dark side. It' that you choose the LV that suits you personally. We've only ever been motorhomer's, still with our first purchase πŸ˜†.

Posted on 11/11/2017 13:44

She has a portapotty thingy in a lower cupboard. No shower but very large water tank under the seat, so strip washes will prevail and solar showers in warmer times.

Little 2 ring gas hob and grill - I never really liked the full size gas cooker in my caravan as I am more of a "put it in a saucepan and heat it up" type of a girl and the four rings and full size oven seemed a bit of a waste of space for me.

Some pics of the interior taken by the former owners, a lovely helpful couple that went out of their way to make sure I knew how everything worked. We are going to keep in touch as they'd like to see what Martha gets up to next!

Rosie Rabbit replied on 11/11/2017 13:53

Posted on 11/11/2017 13:53

Oh and the other thing I love is being up high when I drive! I had a chance to be a passenger in a very expensive motorhome a couple of month ago and I loved the elevated view through the windscreen and Martha provides a great view too.

ABM replied on 11/11/2017 14:15

Posted on 11/11/2017 14:15

OH  WELCOME  TO  THE  GOOD  LIFE,  Rosie  laughing

Seems  like  Martha  has  got  your  fingerprints  already  !!  Lots  of  Flowers  on  the  inside  &  outside,  so  just  keep  an  eye  out  for  those  'Rabbits'  nibbling  away  !!

Keep  using  the  'van  &  you  never  know  who  you  might  meet ( I was  going  to  say  bump  into  surprised  )  and  keep  telling  us  happy  stories  please  wink

Bakers2 replied on 11/11/2017 14:20

Posted on 11/11/2017 13:44 by Rosie Rabbit

She has a portapotty thingy in a lower cupboard. No shower but very large water tank under the seat, so strip washes will prevail and solar showers in warmer times.

Little 2 ring gas hob and grill - I never really liked the full size gas cooker in my caravan as I am more of a "put it in a saucepan and heat it up" type of a girl and the four rings and full size oven seemed a bit of a waste of space for me.

Some pics of the interior taken by the former owners, a lovely helpful couple that went out of their way to make sure I knew how everything worked. We are going to keep in touch as they'd like to see what Martha gets up to next!

Posted on 11/11/2017 14:20

She's beautiful πŸ˜†. You'll have some great times.

DSB replied on 11/11/2017 15:37

Posted on 11/11/2017 15:37

Looks great Rosie.  My eldest daughter and son-in-law have a old Renault campervan which they are doing up a bit at a time.  The have just done the N. Scotland coastal 500 route and thoroughly enjoyed it.

David 

ABM replied on 11/11/2017 16:33

Posted on 11/11/2017 16:33

Just  goes  to  show  David,  that  fun  can  be  had  without  all  the  gold-plated  bits  &  bobs  coollaughing

Navigateur replied on 14/11/2017 19:16

Posted on 14/11/2017 19:16

Glad you are happy with the change.  If I see it on site somewhere I'll offer you a run to the shops/pub/town/sights to save you having to pack everything away to move.

young thomas replied on 14/11/2017 20:53

Posted on 14/11/2017 19:16 by Navigateur

Glad you are happy with the change.  If I see it on site somewhere I'll offer you a run to the shops/pub/town/sights to save you having to pack everything away to move.

Posted on 14/11/2017 20:53

How nicefrown

bigherb replied on 14/11/2017 21:03

Posted on 10/11/2017 20:47 by Rosie Rabbit

Sold caravan and bought camper van cool

She is a classic VW25 called Martha and I am in love with her! Power steering, new awning, bike rack and storage in every nook and cranny! 60k miles on the clock and after my VW specialist garage man checked her over and tuned her up etc, reckons I bought a 'good one there'.

She is so much more me than the caravan and much more manageable - my friends reckon that all that's missing is the surf board on the roof laughing. Now I can think seriously about the N500 in Scotland!

BTW caravan was rehomed to a lovely couple.

 

R xxx

Posted on 14/11/2017 21:03

Why not have both.

Welcome to the VW T25 scene come and join us on Club 80-90

 

 

BrianJosie replied on 14/11/2017 21:55

Posted on 14/11/2017 21:55

Welcome to the lighter ,happier ,posher and where is my tin hat sideπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

seriously though enjoy your camper van it looks great.

Brian & Jo

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