tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post3910375194016457809..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Getting ready for campingMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64691584827800429722020-06-29T03:38:22.169+01:002020-06-29T03:38:22.169+01:00Nice camping ,I enjoy same and many camping areas ...Nice camping ,I enjoy same and many camping areas to go to as I live in Texas,best wishes and campingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552913831221786078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-25283809367762561892020-06-29T03:02:21.886+01:002020-06-29T03:02:21.886+01:00I am thinking of doing the same thing in October. ...I am thinking of doing the same thing in October. Keeping my eye out for a Dodge Caravan.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702748241104213829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38158575944198407572020-06-28T18:27:40.557+01:002020-06-28T18:27:40.557+01:00Love the bed base idea Ilona,thank you.
Love the bed base idea Ilona,thank you.<br />Ray.nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178324516666555128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-73898959248216411332020-06-28T17:33:02.669+01:002020-06-28T17:33:02.669+01:00Ours was stolen last July, insurance paid out in a...Ours was stolen last July, insurance paid out in a week. Waiting to see how Brexit goes, before buying another. Yes it I a luxury, but we used it some times living in it for five months at a time.Moirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969804159229068818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79544324181071994502020-06-28T14:44:57.618+01:002020-06-28T14:44:57.618+01:00Campervans and motorhomes are lovely, but some of ...Campervans and motorhomes are lovely, but some of them are the price of a house, and who would want to risk getting that stolen. I wouldn't dare leave it anywhere. Sometimes simple is best and not draw attention to yourself. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53490801415649282372020-06-28T14:41:52.056+01:002020-06-28T14:41:52.056+01:00I like the Vivaro, my plumber has one. It looks sl...I like the Vivaro, my plumber has one. It looks sleek, he has side windows and a row of seats behind the front seats so he can use it as a family vehicle as well. I've been watching lots of van and car conversions on yooootooob, there are some clever ideas. One of the simplest for making a bed in the back is to buy sturdy garage style plastic shelving which comes apart. Make it up as four separate tables which fit in the back, cable tie the legs together so it doesn't move, mattress on the top, storage underneath. Saves building a frame with wood. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9728925054346694552020-06-28T14:31:11.526+01:002020-06-28T14:31:11.526+01:00When I used to have my caravan,I loved it when it ...When I used to have my caravan,I loved it when it rained at night.It helps me sleep too.At home I sometimes put a you tube video on with the sound of rain..I think it goes on for 4 hours.That helps me sleep too.xxxDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322981174694253908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89851107925103824532020-06-28T14:25:27.356+01:002020-06-28T14:25:27.356+01:00Your car looks well organised and importantly, com...Your car looks well organised and importantly, comfy! Hope you find some quiet campsites for your travels :)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642030639809060976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-59980192908421171072020-06-28T14:10:38.454+01:002020-06-28T14:10:38.454+01:00The van would be fully insulated,looks fairly simp...The van would be fully insulated,looks fairly simple to do,I will have to look into your other points but think its worth it for the extra room,thinking of a car derived van upto maybe a vivaro long wheelbase,will see how it goes,thanks for your input Ilona.Ray.nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178324516666555128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-82615523561637681302020-06-28T13:16:27.878+01:002020-06-28T13:16:27.878+01:00That looks like a brilliant set up, it's surpr...That looks like a brilliant set up, it's surprising how much room you have in there. Who needs to fork out thousands for a camper van when you can modify what you already own. Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-61335164822024804012020-06-28T09:13:48.300+01:002020-06-28T09:13:48.300+01:00Sounds like you have all the boxes ticked. We cou...Sounds like you have all the boxes ticked. We could - at a pinch - sleep in the back of our Nissan too and it has good head-room, being van shaped. Enjoy, when you get away. We're shielding, so it's shank's pony for us.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-49268189032556908812020-06-28T08:06:37.247+01:002020-06-28T08:06:37.247+01:00I think USA is a bit too far for me to travel. I think USA is a bit too far for me to travel. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-54085949248670598412020-06-28T07:56:22.339+01:002020-06-28T07:56:22.339+01:00Thank you, I'll check it out.Thank you, I'll check it out. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35847620418117587892020-06-28T07:55:35.181+01:002020-06-28T07:55:35.181+01:00I am looking at maps now. I am looking at maps now. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87217676220138717482020-06-28T07:54:55.322+01:002020-06-28T07:54:55.322+01:00Sounds good Dagg. I can manage without a fridge. I...Sounds good Dagg. I can manage without a fridge. I'll choose foods that don't need refrigeration, packets and tins that need warming up on a small camping stove. Mug of coffee first thing in the morning with Coffee Mate. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83589463444929079462020-06-28T07:51:21.228+01:002020-06-28T07:51:21.228+01:00I used to lie in bed at night in the lorry and lis...I used to lie in bed at night in the lorry and listen to the rain on the roof. It sent me off to sleep. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-51074530292703469832020-06-28T07:49:42.517+01:002020-06-28T07:49:42.517+01:00I thought about getting a van instead of this car ...I thought about getting a van instead of this car but I wondered if vans were more prone to break ins because of crooks wanting to steal tools etc. Also I think insurance companies are reluctant to insure a van for private use because of this. A van would need to be boarded out to give a bit of insulation, bare metal is very cold. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89691481384582161992020-06-28T01:34:15.713+01:002020-06-28T01:34:15.713+01:00Very nice. I have a 2016 rav4 and I also have it s...Very nice. I have a 2016 rav4 and I also have it setup like yours. In my opinion we have all we need to travel the US and see all the beautiful places that RVs and even vans can't go. Enjoy the ride!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524579492132494065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-40412840938030445802020-06-28T01:09:55.754+01:002020-06-28T01:09:55.754+01:00So lovely to be looking forward to an adventure ou...So lovely to be looking forward to an adventure out in the fresh air.<br />The comfort of a foam mattress depends on the density, you may be able to get a high rated dense piece at a recycle place if you would rather be able to sit up without the sunlounge.<br />A tarpaulin to go from the car(roof racks or caught in doors) to a tree is always handy, especially to cover your tent. <br />Happy travelsMargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24106622405097702152020-06-27T23:04:17.253+01:002020-06-27T23:04:17.253+01:00Look for free camping sites.
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Look for free camping sites.<br /><br />Campendium.com<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00798954373683622873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36792241421626231702020-06-27T22:16:09.040+01:002020-06-27T22:16:09.040+01:00My husband and I always used the C & C sites w...My husband and I always used the C & C sites when we did camping, have lots of fun IIona.<br />Hazel c uk 🌈🌈🌈hazel c UK https://www.blogger.com/profile/01638654030434369177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21228860611509577602020-06-27T20:48:50.721+01:002020-06-27T20:48:50.721+01:00Been thinking along these lines myself,I have an e...Been thinking along these lines myself,I have an estate car but thinking of buying a small basic van for a bit more room,anyway love what your doing and we all want lots of photos and vids please lol.Ray.nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178324516666555128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-73576034920753044572020-06-27T20:44:38.306+01:002020-06-27T20:44:38.306+01:00Hi similar to what I intend to do. I've a Hond...Hi similar to what I intend to do. I've a Honda crv and the boot liner also folds in to a table when not in use. Plus a tiny fridge in the dash for butter and a can of drink. Daggz68https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802704722836909017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9837307557200263192020-06-27T20:38:51.427+01:002020-06-27T20:38:51.427+01:00Sounds like a plan! I think we all need something ...Sounds like a plan! I think we all need something to look forward to in these strange times. You've got your adventure sorted, Ilona, and can't wait to hear all about it. Sounds great! xxSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772713292427154853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21629024592422329662020-06-27T20:10:12.348+01:002020-06-27T20:10:12.348+01:00We are having some heavy showers here at the momen...We are having some heavy showers here at the moment, but I was lucky this afternoon for my five mile walk. No rain, it was warm, and windy. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.com