Tag Archives: 2010

Upgrading to a Waterproof Windscreen

Posted on 30 March, 2011 by jay

Somewhere about 4 days into our 2010 tour, water started to trickle down the inside of the windscreen. At the time we were driving on the motorway and it was raining pretty heavily … still, one has certain expectations where … Continue reading →

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“Repositioning” the Solar Panel

Posted on 20 March, 2011 by jay

At the very end of our 2010 trip I decided to spontaneously reorganise the fittings on the roof of the van. To put it another way: I drove into a tree. It wasn’t quite as bad as it sounds. After … Continue reading →

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Buying Our Van – Enter the Wagon

Posted on 18 March, 2011 by jay

On the 10th April, 2010, we parted with €5,700 in cash to become the owners of our first ever camper van. Of course, you have to give your van an affectionate nickname, it’s in the rulebook, there’s absolutely no getting … Continue reading →

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Beefing Up the Speakers

Posted on 17 March, 2011 by jay

Here’s the thing: diesel engines made in 1989 were really, really loud. I don’t have a lot to compare the volume level of our engine to, but at top speed (142km/h) you really have to raise your voice to chat … Continue reading →

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Camperissimo Trip 2010 – Introduction

Posted on 14 March, 2011 by iva

Our first road trip lasted 26 days. We travelled through 8 different countries and stopped in 32 different towns and villages. We hung out with 15 different people we met on the way. We tried out new food and beers, … Continue reading →

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