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This looks quite cool.
[url= http://www.doubleback.co.uk/ ]http://www.doubleback.co.uk/[/url]


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 10:52 am
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Ooh, very nice - daren't look at the price


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 11:00 am
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[url= http://www.examiner.com/rving-in-national/revolutionary-vw-doubleback-rear-slide-t5-camper-van-launched-uk ]Only about 55k, not too bad.[/url]


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 11:06 am
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Heh. We were talking the other day about slide-out conversions like this; they're wasted on these huge motorhomes that have loads of room already. We want one for our Bongo and my parents would like a canal boat with some... 🙂


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 11:34 am
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Looks nice when its opened out - but seems like the back wouldn't be too functional when its closed - you wouldn't be able to use the side door for a start


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 11:35 am
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You can only carry 3 people max.


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 9:17 pm
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Volkswagens (especially camper conversions) that are photographed on a beach next to a guy with long hair and a surfboard are definitely the antithesis of "cool".


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 9:20 pm
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WTF ..the tides coming in... Does it turn into a boat or something??


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 10:47 pm
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I dont understand where the pod goes if there's stuff in the main body when it collapses...


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 10:49 pm
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I hate websites that are so slooooow to load.


 
Posted : 12/02/2012 10:51 pm
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I dont understand where the pod goes if there's stuff in the main body when it collapses...

Looks like the wardrobe/sink/cooker units are part of the extending part so end up behind the front seats when it closes. Presumably seats and table fold out of the way to let that happen. As said, a bit useless if you can't extend it out - tricky to get into the space.

55k 😯


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 12:00 am
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I hate websites that are so slooooow to load.

+1

Bored waiting, fail.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 9:09 am
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Volkswagens (especially camper conversions) that are photographed on a beach next to a guy with long hair and a surfboard are definitely the antithesis of "cool".

If you're talking about the one in the white/red top, I'm pretty sure its a woman (judging by the ample 'assets')

Dave


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 9:14 am
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I'm with Alfa on this. Def boobage.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:16 am
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I'm pretty sure its a woman

They are boobies, but its definitely a guy - look at him - he can't keep his eyes off them


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:18 am
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£55k and the roof is not even painted to match the rest of the van..

if you watch the video on bike radar the buttons to slide the pod are labelled with a dymo tape gun..mmmm £55k quality there...

Oh and if i had it I would definately try and close it when the seats were down, Hope it stops in that case and doesn't destroy the furniture !


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:24 am
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Nice low profile tyres for getting you to those campsites, too.

Not sure what the advantage of that over an awning/tent attachment would be, either.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:33 am
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I think it looks gash.

[i]Not sure what the advantage of that over an awning/tent attachment would be, either. [/i]

It's much heavier, much smaller and massively more expensive. What's not to like?


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:53 am
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If I had 55k to spend on a camper van I'd get something much bigger and better than that.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:55 am
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It's much heavier, much smaller and massively more expensive. What's not to like?

Those comedy moments of trying to put the bloody tent up when it's blowing a gale and pissing down, for starters.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 11:59 am
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What is also a little strange is that with all that space it'll only accommodate two. You get the option of the bench seat for 3 up front, but then you don't get swivelling captains chairs that turn to face the living space.

Once it's set up, there's seating for five - but how did they get there?


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 12:24 pm
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you could try one of these for absolute luxury

http://www.v-trek.com/mercedes-specification.html


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 12:32 pm
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Urrrgh. The inside of that v-trek looks like something a footballer would buy.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 2:59 pm
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that v-trek garage doesn't look tall enough for anything other than XC whippet bikes and BSOs - anything with 160mm+ forks isn't going to fit in there.

That and it looks gopping.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 3:11 pm
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I like campervans for their speed of being able to park up at the side of the road and sleep without worrying about anything and without being too noticeable - also being able to drive off quickly is useful.

This wouldn't suit me.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 3:28 pm
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Beds for four, travel seats for two, fail 🙂


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 3:46 pm
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Beds for four, travel seats for two, fail

Would have been great before I got married, though.


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 3:57 pm
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[url= http://www.actionvan.biz ]ActionVan[/url] make some nice sports campers for a lot less than £55k


 
Posted : 13/02/2012 8:45 pm

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