Nigel Evans
Observer
Mine started out life in 1997 as a communications van with the Sussex Constabulary. I don't think they talked to each other much as it had only done 15,000 mile in the 15 years that they ran it
I think my wife had something a little smaller in mind.
The original plan was to find a vehicle, do a basic conversion myself, dive to Cape Town, flog it and fly home. Simple, and if properly executed not too costly. It might even have worked; if only I hadn't spent so much time researching the internet and reading that John Speed book!
I'd found the perfect vehicle, a Euro 2, 4x4 Mercedes, insulated and lined, with a generator, aircon, leisure batteries, two diesel heaters, well maintained and low mileage. When I got it home I discovered it wasn't as perfect as I had thought. I had to find room for water and diesel storage, a permanent bed and a wet room. The problem was everything already fitted was in the wrong place!
I think my wife had something a little smaller in mind.
The original plan was to find a vehicle, do a basic conversion myself, dive to Cape Town, flog it and fly home. Simple, and if properly executed not too costly. It might even have worked; if only I hadn't spent so much time researching the internet and reading that John Speed book!
I'd found the perfect vehicle, a Euro 2, 4x4 Mercedes, insulated and lined, with a generator, aircon, leisure batteries, two diesel heaters, well maintained and low mileage. When I got it home I discovered it wasn't as perfect as I had thought. I had to find room for water and diesel storage, a permanent bed and a wet room. The problem was everything already fitted was in the wrong place!
Last edited: