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What surfing van to get?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 6:18 pm
by BaNZ
Handed in my notice. Heading to SW France and Portugal.

Requirements-
Under £5000
Reliable and last at least a year since I only know how to change a lightbulb.
Needs to be safe
Enough space for a mini kitchen and bed
Mount my board on roof

Options are Ford Transit, VW Transporter or Mercedes Vito. I'm currently leaning towards a Ford transit as they are cheap and popular in UK. VW seems to have a more solid build but less space and more expensive. Mercedes vito are filled with parts problems and rust.

Re: What surfing van to get?

PostPosted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:54 pm
by Blane879
VW T4 all the way bud! Very economical and bullet proof engines. Plus they look mint! Good luck. Blane e

Re: What surfing van to get?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 5:43 am
by oldmansurfer
It was my birthday yesterday and my brother gave me a brand new VW surf van. I don't think you would be happy with this model.
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Re: What surfing van to get?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:35 am
by waikikikichan
didn't know you did SUP. Where's the paddle ? ah, must be inside the van.

Re: What surfing van to get?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:02 am
by dtc
No idea about vans, but well done on the lifestyle choice...as I sit here having had to cancel my first surf trip for a month due to someone not feeling great...not that I'm bitter or anything

Re: What surfing van to get?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 5:38 pm
by BaNZ
What is this ?!?! A van for ants?

Re: What surfing van to get?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:46 pm
by oldmansurfer
BaNZ wrote:What is this ?!?! A van for ants?

No it's for cockaroaches :lol: