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| Author: | m1n1 [ Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:57 pm ] |
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I'm toying with the idea of getting rid of my Escort Sundowner and getting a mini van. Is it possible to sleep in a mini van? Is the load area long enough? cheers, Ray. |
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| Author: | Spaceboy [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:01 am ] |
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depends how tall you are. |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:31 am ] |
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Yes , maybe , depends on how comfortable you want to be .... I'll measure the load area later and get back to you . Are you meaning just the occasional time after a party etc (done this several times in a mini sedan , not reccomended but possible) and by yourself or on a camping trip ? One person can sleep in a van semi bunched up but not two withou modification . You could remove the front seats (two wing nuts and bolts per seat) , put them under a tarp outside(or possiblylay them on their side under the dash , might be tight for room though) , make a small false floor to go where the seats were and then you'd have an 8 foot or so long sleeping area . Not exactly the widest between the wheel wells though . The previous owner of my van was thinking of getting a mini van trailer (put doors on the front as well)with a short draw bar and making a vynil cover to fill the gap between the vans rear door and the the front of the trailer and have a longer sleeping area . Doesn't help with the width for two people though . |
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| Author: | Matt68 [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:07 am ] |
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I Guy i knew had drop down panels attached to the rear doors, open them up, drop down these panels, and you have enough length. Not a lot of room in between the wheel wells as Ian said. Cheers Matt |
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| Author: | poeee [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:12 am ] |
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I've toyed with the idea of making a floor to extend to the front of the floor. Remove seats and have a removable floor in there. Never actually given it a go, but will do one day! |
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| Author: | Timbo [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:22 am ] |
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poeee wrote: I've toyed with the idea of making a floor to extend to the front of the floor. Remove seats and have a removable floor in there. Never actually given it a go, but will do one day!
I did that in my Moke, took out the passenger seat and slept in there. It was like a tent with suspension. Tim |
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| Author: | Anto [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:44 am ] |
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I'm a short-arse and I find that a van isn't long enough to sleep comfortably, but I have managed to sleep in the back of my sedan but it wasn't the most comfortable thing to do! Reclining front seats are a better bet but the design of the van doesn't let you fold the seats all the way down. 
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| Author: | buztoy [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:21 am ] |
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what about shagging, thats the main reason why im after a van, 
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| Author: | poeee [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:23 am ] |
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buztoy wrote: what about shagging, thats the main reason why im after a van,
Convert it to hydro! 
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:59 am ] |
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There`s no problem shagging in a mini van,  they`re perfect for the job
I used to just turn the front seats around, drivers seat sat nicely against the steering wheel & the passengers seat against the dash & then just throw your excess clothes & stuff onto the area between the tray & the passengers seat to make it a level "Playing field" easy-peasy, there`s plenty of room. Have done it millions of times.
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| Author: | bnicho [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:02 am ] |
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I've slept in the back of my van on a diagonal angle, but it wasn't very comfortable. I'm 5' 11" , so someone shorter might find it okay. |
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| Author: | Stuwey [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:15 am ] |
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Been there, done that. I'm not exactly short, but i was...err.. Under the influence of alcohol to say the least. Worst thing is the condensation on the roof dripping on your face in the morning to wake you up
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| Author: | sports850 [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:37 am ] |
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Stuwey wrote: Worst thing is the condensation on the roof dripping on your face in the morning to wake you up
What do you think the roof vent's there for 
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| Author: | poeee [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:53 am ] |
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sports850 wrote: Stuwey wrote: Worst thing is the condensation on the roof dripping on your face in the morning to wake you up What do you think the roof vent's there for To watch the stars!
WTB van roof vent WITHOUT a rusted and broken hinge! |
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| Author: | bnicho [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:57 am ] |
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poeee wrote: WTB van roof vent WITHOUT a rusted and broken hinge!
All I can say is - Good luck! 
Tried repairing it with a similar sized piano hinge from Bunnings? |
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