MV based camper

[haybaggerman]

Hi All

 

Well, next year I'm determined to spend more time with the family and MVs. So, an MV camper conversion sounds like a good idea, just pack the family in on friday night and go somewhere for the weekend, easy.

 

But, this year the family went from 3 to 5 individuals with the birth of twins. I love the military trucks, mjs, dafs etc and there are some really nice radio bodies that can be mounted on them which is fine when you are stopped at your destination. However, where do they all sit in transit? Is there a truck out there that sits 5 in the cab?

 

Any suggestions please or am I stuffed?

 

Cheers

 

Paul

[sabre]

I was only able to get (squeeze) 4 into the leyland daf legally.

 

I think you have a difficult situation. A mv that takes five and have camping accomodation...maybe a mv that takes five and tows a trailer could be a solution.

 

Piet

[Tony B]

The only vaguley MV that I know that would fit the bill, is the Sherpa riot vehicle that Witham's were selling. basically a sherpa van on steroids.

There may also be a question about persons travelling in the 'camper' part of the vehicle. Seat belts etc. The 101 ambulance may fit the bill.

[rippo]

here you go......

[LoggyDriver]

You could go for an artillery tractor, as they usually have room for the gun crew, then tow a trailer or living van. Would an RB44 work? You would be able to fit out the back with front facing seats.

[Richard Farrant]

Is there a truck out there that sits 5 in the cab?

 

 

 

Leyland Martian gun tractor, has a cab like a railway carriage!

[Tony B]

And the length of a railway train! :-D

[haybaggerman]

thanks for the suggestions, nothing VERY practical, basicaly I'm screwed I'm thinking

[Richard Farrant]

thanks for the suggestions, nothing VERY practical, basicaly I'm screwed I'm thinking

 

 

Here is a photo of a Dutchman's solution to carrying the family. He has lengthened the cab of a CMP 3 tonner, and lost some body space in the running. OK it is not authentic, but it does enable a family to be together to enjoy the hobby. Perhaps it will give you an idea.

[David Ives]

what about a green goddes and strip out the water tanks and fit a camper area in the back

[Morris C8]

my Morris c8 gs camper [not me in the photo]. We have ways of converting your old MVs into campers, takes 5 mins to take off and put back to its old use.Just need to drill a few holes into it, but nothing a bit of filler cant patch up. Gives your old truck a lease of New life.[ photo taken on 1st April ]

Edited December 13, 2009 by Morris C8
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[morris c8 fat]

Nice one is that the No 2009 body

[Morris C8]

Yes. we only have one left in stock for your Morris C8 FAT. we all so do it in Green.