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    Auto liability insurance for europe

    In the Uk one of the camping organisations is The Camping and Caravanning Club. I know they do insurance and European breakdown cover for members. It's not expensive to join. Don't know if they cover non Uk registered vehicles. Might be worth an email to find out. Antony
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    Pop top on high roof van

    It can be done. I have seen a high top mercedes sprinter mwb. 4x4 with a pop top roof. It was commercially produced in Germany. Personally I thought it was fantastic. Almost like an additional bedroom added to the roof. I have a high top van with a roof tent. We needed extra space but a larger...
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    Mercedes 814DA

    Hi Nigel, I am interested in your Vario and have messaged you. Regards Antony
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    Storage wanted near Swansea (UK)

    Hi, bit of a long shot I know but I am in the process of buying a LWB Mercedes Vario van to convert. Unfortunately it's too big to fit on the drive! I'm looking for a parking space or storage in the Swansea area (South Wales/UK). If you have any space to rent I'd be really grateful or could...
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    Be quick! Merc truck going to auction!

    Anyone looking for a 4wd Merc truck. An ex fire truck is being auctioned tonight 30/07/18 at Merthyr Motor Auctions, South Wales (UK). Its a double cab. Check it out if your in the market for one. Good luck. Antony
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    What size recovery strap?

    Those replies are great. There's not a lot of scope for additional mounts due to the plastic bumpers. Might be able to neatly drill holes through them and attach additional mounts to the chassis. Will have a look. Both of you mention 20000 pound recovery straps which I think is about 10 tonne in...
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    What size recovery strap?

    I posted this in the 2wd camper section and got no replies so I thought I'd try here! Hi everyone, Over the recent half term holiday (UK) I took my family cycling. Trouble was the car park was on a grassy slope. We also had quite a bit of rain the previous day. Needless to say the car park was...
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    Recovery strap. What size?

    Hi everyone, Over the recent half term holiday (UK) I took my family cycling. Trouble was the car park was on a grassy slope. We also had quite a bit of rain the previous day. Needless to say the car park was quite boggy. I started to drive down the slope towards where all the other cars were...
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    Another UK Vario !!

    Thanks for all your comments. Was hoping for diff-lock and air con. Unfortunately not on this one. It is totally rust free been serviced every year since new by the fire brigade. It might be at AO 17 but only as it is. I can't afford to convert it till I sell my transit. As we have a family...
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    Another UK Vario !!

    Yes I have gone and done it! I have been using a Ford Transit self-build for the last few years which has provided many happy holidays for my family. However after trips to the Overland Show and seeing lots of cool rigs I hankered after something bigger and more robust. I realised I couldn't...
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