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Camping - Sponsored by bikerscampsite.co.uk => Camping Equipment & Suppliers => Alternative Camping (sponsored by Vanping.uk) => Topic started by: Fat Rat on February 27, 2016, 11:34:40

Title: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on February 27, 2016, 11:34:40

After a casual mooch down to Birmingham the other day, I decided to drop into the NEC where there was a Camping/Motorhome show. That was a bloody expensive diversion  :shock:

I pick this new shiny Auto Trail (http://www.auto-trail.co.uk/model/tracker/rb) up in June, I have to wait a while because they are making some alterations to the layout for me as it comes off the production line.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: MartinW on February 27, 2016, 11:38:00

 lol

Getting closer to the prediction I made on your final Rat Mobile

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8627/16793754322_3ea35d4442_c.jpg)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on February 27, 2016, 11:54:15

I have a Wurzelmobile I made over the last year, not up to your specs, but it keeps the rain off, has solar power and a cosy stove, so good for off grid,  I also fitted a good stereo system, fridge and loo with shower, sink and hob.

The wood came from  partly from a tree I had to remove in my work, home milled and moulded.

Cost in total is well under eight grand with a 2010 van base.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on February 27, 2016, 11:57:03

Another pic.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on February 27, 2016, 11:59:37

That's a really nice job  :thumb: It never ceases to take my breath away when I see some of the prices of the converted vans. If I had the skills there would definitely be a business venture.

This is an example of a disgusting colour and an extortionate price.  £37,000

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1495/24671400994_2ca2af2e31_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on February 27, 2016, 12:00:35

Wurzel,

Your Van needs a 'Vanping' sticker, PM me your address  :thumb:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on February 27, 2016, 12:03:26

I think there is the oportunity to produce and sell, it takes time to build one, but the profits are there for a bespoke build to order, I was under orders to get one sorted out, and enjoyed the process imensely.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on February 27, 2016, 12:04:46

Did you photograph it as you went? I'd like to see that.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on February 27, 2016, 12:04:51

Will do, and I feel privileged.  :)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on February 27, 2016, 12:05:45

 :text-worthless:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on February 27, 2016, 12:05:58

The powers that be, Silly Sally did take some, I shall see if she still has them. :)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: TLPower on February 27, 2016, 16:28:12

Would that be Aunt Sally? I bet she blames the Crow Man.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Asmith61 on February 27, 2016, 18:12:08

Wurzel what a lovely job you made of that take a bow that man :)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Asmith61 on February 27, 2016, 18:16:30

Very nice mr rat,did you already have one or is this your first ?

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Rusty Nuts on February 27, 2016, 18:17:05

"The wood came from  partly from a tree I had to remove in my work, home milled and moulded."

What a casual way to describe the amount of skill and labour to go from tree to that! Must have been very satisfying when finished. Top job.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on February 27, 2016, 18:20:46

@ASmith - We have had them for years, since the kids were really young (eldest is now 26).

This is the Ratmobile Mk3 making way for the new one  http://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=25715.0

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on February 29, 2016, 13:12:36

Tl power, Aunt Silly Sally blames me for everything, the crow man gers revered!

Thank you musty nuts, no skill just if at first you don't succeed try and try again.. :)

I will be going in the van to the April track day, with the bike on a trailer touch wood.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on February 29, 2016, 15:36:47

Quote from: wurzel on February 29, 2016, 13:12:36

Thank you musty nuts

 :shock:

 lol

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on February 29, 2016, 16:27:05

Freudian slip methinks... :stirpot: :)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: TLPower on February 29, 2016, 19:35:44

You've obviously never been in his company.

His brother Crusty has issues....

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on March 06, 2016, 19:48:03

 :eusa-doh:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Rusty Nuts on March 06, 2016, 20:18:05

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=musty+nuts

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=crusty+nuts


http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=rusty+nuts

I really, really wish I hadn't  looked that lot up.
Time for a new avatar? :shock:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on March 06, 2016, 20:48:26

That's got me curling up... lol

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on March 06, 2016, 22:52:46

 lol  lol  oh dear Rusty...

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: MartinW on March 07, 2016, 04:26:12

I can change your username for you, it's £250  :)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Rusty Nuts on March 07, 2016, 05:30:44

Cheaper just to take a new photo to suit....
Wonder if Dumpy Dummell knew this?

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Gassoon on March 07, 2016, 20:12:25

Heh! probably not. Innocent times.

Didn't he do 'Rusty Bolt' as well? So change your name to Rusty Bolt Hole - what could possibly be wrong with that?  :whistle:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: wurzel on March 07, 2016, 20:17:56

I'm not going to sugest anything, I caused enough trouble as it is. .. :icon_wink:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Rusty Nuts on March 07, 2016, 21:01:03

It's not getting any better, is it? I'll have to borrow Holmsey's new laser de-rusting gadget.  :shock:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on July 06, 2016, 20:46:44

June arrived, then July  :GRR:

Out with the old and in with the new.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: MartinW on July 06, 2016, 20:53:08

Nearly there then ....

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8627/16793754322_3ea35d4442_c.jpg)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Rusty Nuts on July 06, 2016, 20:55:43

Wow! Watch out for the tail end swing on that one!

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on July 06, 2016, 20:58:09

There is a bit of a overhang isn't there  :smirk:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Wayne_202 on July 06, 2016, 22:21:14

That's huge.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: mr_diver on July 06, 2016, 22:23:45

Will that fit in the Motorhome shed?

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on July 06, 2016, 22:56:08

It's only 3 feet longer than the last.

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: mr_diver on July 06, 2016, 23:21:48

Should be able to just squeeze it in then

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on July 07, 2016, 21:01:39

All squeezed in  :smirk:

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: jabmotorsport on July 10, 2016, 11:22:10

New support vehicle for the alright my andsum tour 2017 :) 

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Fat Rat on July 10, 2016, 11:33:37

Plenty of extra room for all of those Porridge Pots  :)

Title: Re: Ratmobile 4
Post by: Asmith61 on March 18, 2017, 16:47:09

Wow Mr Rat what a fantastic motor home shed  :clap: