Joined The Old Gimmers. No Hope Left For Me

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  1. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    Actually I’m pretty excited to announce the purchase of Cyril. I pick him up first week of October. He was imported from France, is 5 years old but only has 14000kms on the clock which is less than 10000 miles. I had a drive this morning which was scary at first but I soon got used to him. He was built in Germany by Burstner.
    So I’ll be saying good bye to my posh BMW which is being traded in.

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  2. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Burstner build good choice :p
     
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  3. Havit

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    His sleeping on it :rolleyes:
     
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  4. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    They are great, bank holiday weekend went off "wild" camping for a few days in out of the way places. We had the places to ourselves and a real sense of freedom.

    The expense on purchasing is a bit eye watering and the running costs aren't cheap but they are a great thing.
    One problem is do you want/need a smaller length i.e. cheaper ferries, easier to find a suitable parking space, less intimidating to drive....

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    A bigger one with fixed bed, loads of storage etc.

    Best advice before considering purchasing would be to hire one first, for at least a week, to see if it suits and ticks your box ;)
     
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  5. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    Well I actually am already an old Gimmer. I’ve wanted one for years and I want to do even more travelling and having the van gives me enormous flexibility. Just got to persuade the cats it was a good idea !!!
     
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  6. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    It’s on a Fiat Ducato 130 with manual transmission. Steering is lovely and light and it drives like a new one. It has leather seats inside, a solar panel and satellite dish. First trip in it will be either Germany or South Western France.
     
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  7. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    Don’t be a rotter ;)
     
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  8. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    That is exactly the layout of mine. Now show your better half.
     
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  9. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Is it a 5 or 6 speed box?
    If a 5 then dont slug fifth gear down to low revs as the box is a known weakness. All will be fine if you keep the revs up :p
     
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  10. BonnieCat

    BonnieCat Crème de la Crème

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    I think it was a six speed but I can’t remember now, but thanks for the info
     
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  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Very nice Nikki :cool:

    I suppose you’ll be telling us next that it’s even got your age written on the side :D;);)
     
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  12. Old phart phred

    Old phart phred Noble Member

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    Congrats on the camper, driving takes a bit to get used to. My first 40-50 miles was through Los Angeles. Then I pulled over and had a cigarette. Whew. Weight is your enemy. Mine only has a four speed automatic.
     
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  13. joe mc donald

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    Two many wheels on that bike. You know you only get lazy now. Soon see the bikes up for sale.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  14. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Is there a good refrigerator with adequate space for beer in that vehicle, Nikki?!

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  15. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    Congrats on the camper Nikki, looks very nice indeed. Friend of mine has had campers for years, seems to get them just how he wants them then moves up a notch! Thing is you got to use them otherwise it’s just an expensive drive ornament.
    He’s got a natty little trailer so he can take his Bonneville with him. It lowers to the ground via a hydraulic jack making loading an easy one person operation and the wheels rotate like shopping trolley wheels so that when he reverses it follows the van and doesn’t act like a traditional trailer.
     
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  16. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    [QUOTE="Old phart phred, post: 343145, member: Whew. Weight is your enemy. Mine only has a four speed automatic.[/QUOTE]

    Not sure weight is but the wind can be interesting at times, especially gusting from the side .....

    and the fuel certainly takes a hit when driving something with the aerodynamics of a shed into a headwindo_O:worried:
     
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  17. Wessa

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    Very smart Nikki, a very different way for getting out on the road. Enjoy.....
     
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  18. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    Looks very nice Nikki,will you be putting a rack on the back for taking your scooter along?
     
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  19. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Unless travelling solo there is one thing you absolutely do not want in a camper/RV....... a snorer.

    Guilty as charged. It got ours sold.......the shame!
     
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