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Had a 66 plate Kuga. Liked it so much, i now have a 23 plate Kuga! Fits all my gear nicely.
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In reply to Post #1
I have a Skoda Octavia Scout. Biggest boot in its class, and a bit of 4x4 capability when needed. The perfect fishing/family car IMO. I leave my bed chair, barrow and a few bits in the boot all the time so it's easy for me to grab rods, rucksack, bait and food and I'm off fishing in less than 10 minutes.
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In reply to Post #52
Subaru Outback. Probably not as refined as my old A4 Avant, but good ground clearance, AWD, reliable and has all the toys and gadgets.
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Just bumping this... anymore recommendations?
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In reply to Post #50
now my minimalist tendancy is ruined 
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In reply to Post #49
No worries at all JP..
 
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In reply to Post #47
Adams post, I suppressed it in error, apologies Adam 
Ha,great minds and all that ,as mate has just sent that to me as well . I thought it was a bidet at first !!! This was because I went posh ditching the survival shovel and bought a folding loo from lidsters ,now my minimalist tendancy is ruined ..36,maybe word has got out ?
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In reply to Post #31
Sounds like he didn't have a clue tbh. I wouldn't have just an electric for regular huge drives (plenty of people do though), but the notion that range drops by 2/3rds on the motorway is complete nonsense. We've got a Mercedes EQC and it does more miles on a 70-80mph motorway run than it does around town/mixed driving.
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Another point to add, couple of years ago I bought the Trakker X Trail compact barrow, it's very low profile so with a motorcycle ramp you can wheel it into your boot still made up and depending on the vehicle, still with bedchair on. Then when home just wheel it down and into the garage. Makes the whole process a lot quicker.
LINKY POO™ https://www.trakkerproducts.com/uk/product/x-trail-compact-barrow
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In reply to Post #31
I've just done a French trip in an EV. Kent to Abbey was less than 80% charge in a loaded estate car. £25 to charge in 30 mins while there, then all the way back. AC running all the way, seemed pretty reasonable to me. Added bonus is your car is a charger if you need power while on the bank.
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In reply to Post #42
Well said,just how much kit does the so called average carper need to take on a overnight or forty eight hour trip ..
You don't see many poor tackle manufacturers or whatever 
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In reply to Post #1
First thing I'd ask myself is do I need to take so much gear.
I manage with a Nissan Note and before that a Renault Clio.
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In reply to Post #14
Ive had a 14 plate octavia 1.6tdi diesel estate for the last 11 years plus. 52-55 mpg and free road tax.
The boot is very large with seats dropped get loads of gear in, including a massive electric prestige barrow.
Ive Had zero issues with it except for 2 water pumps and the timing belt replacements and its on 112k miles. Still runs like new. (Waterpump and timing belt recommended every 50k)
Id like a skoda superb for an even bigger boot but im loathed to give up a no headache car, for a modern car and all the infotainment software issues.
If id didn't need quite so much space id buy a Toyota corolla sports wagon. Self charging hybrid, the boot is just slightly smaller than an octavia but still decent.
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