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Preferred vehicle? (119 posts / 12,908 views)
djstrauss281 djstrauss281
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Post #31 5 Feb 2022 14:04
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Hi there is this still classed as a van or people carrier? Sounds ideal if it has additional dampening/windows etc. Do you still have to take it to a specialist garage for mot or can anyone do it?
audiguypaul audiguypaul
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Post #32 5 Feb 2022 14:08
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Insurance is a van, ferry is a large car, mot as a car, can also do do car speed limits.
djstrauss281 djstrauss281
Posts: 923
Post #33 5 Feb 2022 14:12
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Sounds like an excellent option for the original poster depending his budget of course👌
frothey frothey
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Post #34 5 Feb 2022 16:22
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Either a Hilux Invincible X or a RAV4 PHEV, depending on whatever I decide to take home ......

And I know it'll never break down / get stuck......
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #35 5 Feb 2022 16:50
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Must be good money in trapping otters
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #36 5 Feb 2022 16:53
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These actually look spot on.
Frenzy Frenzy
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Post #37 5 Feb 2022 17:04
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lol

Ive never took a penny from trapping.

i do however charge alot to teach people how to kill, dress and cut up Beef, lam and Pork
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #38 5 Feb 2022 17:16
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I actually know someone who has eaten otter,totally serious ,not me I hasten to say...

(Off topic I know)..
InTheMargin
Posts: 451
Post #39 5 Feb 2022 17:17
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I had this same thought a while back, needed seats for kids etc. settled with a VW passat estate and absolutely spot on with my decision. Swallows my gear no worries at all and also very useful when having to do tip runs etc. I wouldnt hesitate to get another one after this. I think its all down to personal choice and what suits you best for your needs.
Doing_a_brew Doing_a_brew
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Post #40 5 Feb 2022 17:57
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I nick my wife's Nissan Quashqai to go fishing. Huge in the back with the seats down, high ground clearance (I take it across fields and over flood banks when I fish the Trent), 50-60mpg and £20 a year tax. Driven it 1000 miles to the South of France several times with the kids and all our gear plus 4 bikes on the back and it still did 50mpg.

We don't usually keep cars more than 3 years, but we've had it nearly 4 now and will be keeping it as it's so practical and versatile, plus really comfortable.

bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #41 5 Feb 2022 18:16
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What do you dress them up in?
phil090781
Posts: 2,335
Post #42 5 Feb 2022 22:24
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I have an old X-trail which is brilliant. I keep a bit of kit permanently In the boot - bedchair and barrow with mat over the top. I fold one seat down and can get the rest of my gear in, rucksack, rods, Brolly, bait, food etc. can still get a passenger in the front and 2 kids in the back if I need to.

I totally understand the practicality if being able to wheel a loaded barrow into a van, but I could t justify a van purely for fishing, with the lack of seats etc.
Goose Goose
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Post #43 6 Feb 2022 08:40
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Diesel 1.5?
Frenzy Frenzy
Posts: 11,403
Post #44 6 Feb 2022 09:06
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the term "dress" is to remove hide, skin, de hair, eviscerate, break down into primals
mrcarp01
Posts: 133
Post #45 6 Feb 2022 10:29
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Always take holdall with me when car shopping. Couldn't fit holdall in back of ranger. Only way I could fit was in cab by putting passenger seat back and putting it across from back drivers side to passenger footwell. Currently drive a petrol AWD Sportage which fits everything in with ease.
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