David Craine
Senior Member & Supporter
Hi guys, I have just been reading over this thread, and it has got me a thinking .
I am thinking about getting myself a van to cover a few bases, to be a fishing vehicle, for trips to the tip , for general running about in and basically to save the Volvo from getting terminally gunged up inside ( I am a mud magnet ) I dont particularly want an SUV, or similar, just something to open the back doors and hoy in a load of “ stuff”.
I will admit I am a bit lost where vans are concerned, and have no experience of buying or using one , apart from larger rental models for house moves etc . Does anybody here have hands on experience of using a van as described above ?
I have been looking at a Ford Transit Connect which seems to tick the boxes , but would appreciate any other suggestions ,what to look for or avoid like the plague . It wont be used for overnighting , and will not need 4x4 capability.
So long as I can get a 7 ft single length rod in ( 2 section surf rod) it will do , as then it will obviously take my freshwater gear .
Thanks for any imput
David
Vehicle of choice
Thinking about a Yeti. Which models are worth looking at as a crossover fishing/family vehicle? Cheers, Steve
barbel.co.uk
I am thinking about getting myself a van to cover a few bases, to be a fishing vehicle, for trips to the tip , for general running about in and basically to save the Volvo from getting terminally gunged up inside ( I am a mud magnet ) I dont particularly want an SUV, or similar, just something to open the back doors and hoy in a load of “ stuff”.
I will admit I am a bit lost where vans are concerned, and have no experience of buying or using one , apart from larger rental models for house moves etc . Does anybody here have hands on experience of using a van as described above ?
I have been looking at a Ford Transit Connect which seems to tick the boxes , but would appreciate any other suggestions ,what to look for or avoid like the plague . It wont be used for overnighting , and will not need 4x4 capability.
So long as I can get a 7 ft single length rod in ( 2 section surf rod) it will do , as then it will obviously take my freshwater gear .
Thanks for any imput
David