In the last few years, VW campervan owners and converters have been rightly keeping a close eye on the exponential rise in popularity of the Ford Transit Custom campervan. There are many reasons that buyers are shifting their interest towards the FTCCV. Increasing numbers are appearing on the road, in AutoTrader and on dealer forecourts. …
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Why these Accessories? This article contains a list of the top five accessories that we believe are essential for anyone that owns a Ford Transit Custom Campervan. We have taken some items from the standard list of required camping gear while others are a little more unobvious. All of these recommendations are based on our …
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Many campervan owners will readily admit to having lost sleep over the decision of which roof to put on their campervan. Choosing a roof option for the Ford Transit Custom Campervan is no different. The FTCCV can have two different types of roof: the pop top and the high top each having their own advantages …
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This article aims to answer this simple question on the very complex and divisive subject of wild camping. We will address the legal aspects only. We will not make any attempt to comment on what is ‘ok’ or ‘accepted practice’ in a specific part of the country. It is for anyone who wants to know …
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It is no secret that the use of height barriers in the UK is increasing. They are an extremely effective way for local councils and private land owners to reduce the number of vans in their car parks. You will now find it almost normal to see barriers in the most popular city centre and …
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The surge in popularity of campervans in recent years has left many people asking themselves a big question. Should I convert the van myself or pay a converter to do it? Here is a list of the main questions you should be asking yourself honestly before attempting to convert a van. At the end you …
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Before deciding on the best security measures for your vehicle, it is worth considering this report on vehicle theft. It was produced by Aviva Insurance for the period Apr 2019 to Mar 2020. Here is a summary of the main statistics: 80% of vehicle related thefts happened during the hours of darkness. 80% of thefts …
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If you have already decided on buying a new or used Ford Transit Custom Campervan the follow up decision is sometimes even more difficult. Do you attempt the conversion yourself (see Take the Quiz – 15 Questions to Answer Before Deciding to Convert a Van) or pay a converter? If the answer is the latter, …
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