Upgrading - what could replace our Bongo?

[Bongonaught]

We have had several happy years with out trusty(ish) Mazda Bongo but now we're looking to upgrade to something a bit roomier with lower mileage. The Danbury T5 Doubleback looks good but it is eyewateringly expensive. A van with a loo would be nice but we don't want anything too big (we park the van outside our house on the street).Just wondered what veteran campervanners would recommend.....?

[Muswell]

We had the same requirements and upgraded to a Horizons Cavarno 2. Based on SWB Transit just under 5m. Fridge,cooker and toilet/shower cubicle and sleeps 2. The Cavarno 4 sleeps 4.They have stopped making them a short while ago but they are brilliant. Roy Wood http://www.roywoodtransits.co.uk/camper-sales.htm were joint developers of the van and regularly get them in stock secondhand. They are very nice to deal with and give excellent service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[pepe63xnotuse]

Hi..

Although not a direct answer to your question, have you thought about sourcing a tidy base vehicle(of a type and size that suits you)and then looking at getting it converted to a level and spec of your choosing?

 

Personally,I always feel that the "problem" with a lot of the van conversions from the "main" manufacturers, is that they try too hard to be like coach-built MHs.....which in turn are mimicking caravans.....

So you end up with a vehicle which, for us, is too far removed from the campervan/camping "feel".

 

Just something to keep in mind...