Where are all the 'Other' Panel Vans Forums

ingram

Devon do a conversion on the new Mercedes Sprinter LWB. I think it is about 23ft long. That length probably minimises some of the advantages of having a panel van anyway; but it does show that you can have 'big' P.V.Cs. if you want.

I haven't owned a 'coachbuilt', only my Renault P.V.C.. I would like more room inside but I often find that I am on roads that would see me in trouble with a much wider vehicle.

I think that one of the failings of almost all P.V.Cs that I have examined is the lack of storage space.

I recently fitted a spotlamp inside my wardrobe: I stepped into it and did all the wiring and fitting from inside using the shelves to store my tools. Once I had the lamp working I could shut the wardrobe door and see to eat my lunch Very Happy

Harvey

oldenstar

Happened to be in France early this week, and got myself (and herself of course) to their big Motorhome show at le Bourget, Paris.
That was easier said than done by the way.
Anyway my point was the very large numbers of 'Fourgons' (their term for Panel Van Conversions) at the show.
Only listing those known here there were Adria-Autostar-Benimar-C.I.-Chausson-EuraMobil-Globecar-Joint-Knaus-Moncayo-Rimor-Roller Team-and Weinsburg, plus of course the likes of Possl etc who don't get to UK.
Many were of the fixed rear bed variety so the Adria Twin might not have such a clear run in future.
So our choice will be greater in future and I think this will be the year of the Panel Van Conversion and the 6 meterish coachbuilts/A-classes.
Incidentally entry for the two of us to the show (with half price tokens from a French mag) plus one night with all services bar electrics came to the grand sum of 8 Euros, which I make about £5.80.
I fear the NEC might cost a bit more!

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Maura,

Another Pm for you.

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