Converted Renault master van

lor6126
lor6126 Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited July 2016 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

hi there, first post, be gentle. Joined caravan club last year and stayed on some lovely sites with my old tourer. Unfortunately I'm not keen on towing and my partner can't always come with me due to work so it was hardly used.

This year iv sold it and have bought myself a converted panel van  with a view to seeing how much use I will give it before entering into finance to buy a proper motor home . 

My question is will me and dog be welcome on sites ? I'm a bit nervous thinking we might get dirty looks or worse be turned away from sites.

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  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2016 #2

    Our first camper van was a converted Mercedes Van which we did ourselves. With just a little support/help with the electrics and gas from professional where needed. As long as it meets all the safety requirements it will be fine! What's more was the interest and support fellow members gave us once on site! And yes, we had a dog too, just keep to the rules, they make sence! Just enjoy!

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,142 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2016 #3

    Hello, lor, and welcome.

    My understanding is that as long as your van is properly converted with dedicated cooking, sleeping, storage etc there will be no problem. On the other hand, if you simply erect a camp bed in an unconverted van, CC wont like it.

  • lor6126
    lor6126 Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited July 2016 #4

    Hi thanks for the prompt replies. Yes, it's properly converted with a full size double bed, toilet cubicle, fridge, sink and cooker, very comfortable but form outside just looks like a white van. So if I mention when booking and am happy to show inside I
    should be ok?. It is insured as a camper van as well. Hoping to have first outing in a CL near Portpatrick in Scotland next week. Wish me luck.

  • Bakers2
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    edited July 2016 #5

    Hello and welcome to CT and hopefully to motorhoming ?. Good advice above, dogs should be welcome, on a lead and always 'tethered' outside the 'van, natural functions off site and accidents cleared immediately.  Your vehicle shouldn't be an issue but there
    will be some curiosity, we'd be interested if we were there. Generally were a friendly bunch  and often glad to share experiences or knowledge.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2016 #6

    You'll be fine, lor. The golden rule is to consider other people, especially where dogs are concerned as not everyone is a dog lover. 

    Enjoy your trip.

  • Wildwood
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    edited July 2016 #7

    As long as its a proper campervan in decent condition then you and your dog will be welcome whatever the age of the van. Good area to travel to so enjoy your trip.

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