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| Mbyrod |
 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:30 am |
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I'm New Here
Joined: 11 Aug 2008
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Location: Sweden
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Hello
Me and my wife are coming to BC for about 8 weeks(of course visiting squamish). Flying in and out of Seattle (arriving 4/9). We are thinking about buying or renting a campervan or motorhome and would need some tips.
Good forums for this kind of stuff? (mainly trust climbers though  )
Is it possible to find something decent (preferrably with shower) for around 3-5000 CAD?
Is it better to buy in Seattle? (problems with insurance?)
Shops in Vancouver or a way to find local sellers?
Would be grateful for any help I can get.
Cheers Magnus
ps: Also looking for climbing partner somewhere around 9-15/9 (Trad, multipitch, sport or whatever) |
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| rowie |
| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:03 am |
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Joined: 28 Jun 2008
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Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
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Hi,
FWIW I researched hiring a campervan from Vancouver for 17 nights during our forthcoming trip and it was just working out to be too expensive for us (the cheapest was about $2600 for that period). You will save money if you can wild park your RV as you will also have to pay site fees if you use a proper site?
For us it has worked out much cheaper just hiring a car and staying in accommodation but you do lose the flexibility of an RV |
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| Mbyrod |
| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:04 am |
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I'm New Here
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Location: Sweden
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So how much is renting a normal car? And what does it add up to with the accomodation?
How much are the site fees? |
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| supafly |
| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:31 am |
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| rowie |
| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:50 am |
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Joined: 28 Jun 2008
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Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
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I can't remember exactly but think site fees were on average $25 - $40 a night depending on the site? I know that in New Zealand you can park up anywhere and sleep (so, no cost) but don't know if Canada is the same?
A small economy car for 18 days is abouit $550 - $600 (well, that's though a UK site anyway)
Camping and Car would be your cheapest option though |
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| peteb |
| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:42 am |
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I'm New Here
Joined: 14 Aug 2008
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Hi Magnus,
I am selling my campervan.....it's the perfect rig, a brown 1984 Ford econoline campervan with raised roof. I bought it off a climbing buddy in squamish last year who put it many upgrades - solar panels, propane stove/oven, thermostat controlled heater- the van sleeps four people, runs great...has 180000 km on it.
If you are interested email me at pete@oneearthphotography.com and I'll send you some photos of it.
I am flying to panama on fri for a 2 week surf trip.....if you need to talk to anyone about the van call sue at 778 330 5775.
have a great trip
Pete |
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