Fishing Wagon

« **on:** 07/12/2015 at 11:36 »

I've got a real yearning for a classic Toyota campervan as a fishing wagon ..... it just won't go away

It would have to double up as my daily transport though, so it's not an easy decision

« **Reply #1 on:** 07/12/2015 at 13:50 »

I can't stop thinking about swapping my truck out for a Mitsubishi Delica.

Perfect compromise for me. Essentially a pajero with a small camper body. Ticks so many boxes.

Only issue would be my always minging dogs having to be in the cabin. It's the only thing stopping me at the minute.

« **Reply #2 on:** 07/12/2015 at 14:08 »

Nice vans, I was eyeing these 4X4 up Steven, but I would still prefer a standard Toyota.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITSUBISHI-DELICA-L300-POPTOP-CAMPER-4BERTH-SINK-COOKER-FRIDGE-BEDS-TOYOTA-HIACE-/321941548661?hash=item4af5362e75:g:jSMAAOSwYHxWPo1S

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/detail/motors/classic-cars/toyota/liteace/154866

« **Reply #3 on:** 07/12/2015 at 14:36 »

This is the one that I'm currently thinking about Steven

« **Reply #4 on:** 07/12/2015 at 16:50 »

« **Reply #5 on:** 07/12/2015 at 23:05 »

Mike,

It would appear that less thinking and more doing is required

Anybody want a German Shepherd and a Bullmastiff.....Be advised the mastiff likes Smith Optic fishing glasses (just ask Edfish

)

Steven.

« **Reply #6 on:** 08/12/2015 at 03:27 »

Here is my fishing wagon. All I have to do over the next three years is upgrade the power from the engine add power steering and put a howling wolf roof tent on and she will be ready for many years of fishing all over Scotland.

Eddie.

« **Reply #7 on:** 08/12/2015 at 05:31 »

Quote from: edfish on 08/12/2015 at 03:27

Here is my fishing wagon. All I have to do over the next three years is upgrade the power from the engine add power steering and put a howling wolf roof tent on and she will be ready for many years of fishing all over Scotland.

Eddie.

You're forgetting body lift, suspension lift, 36" super swamper tyres, winch, ARB diff locks,TDV8 or Charged petrol engine and a stereo!

Steven.

« **Reply #8 on:** 08/12/2015 at 05:59 »

Mike,

If you do get a 4x4 don't let your mates play offroad in it whilst you are away. The result can be rather expensive...

Steven.

« **Reply #9 on:** 08/12/2015 at 08:16 »

Cass and myself looked at a Delica Spacewagon a few years ago for fishing/camping. It was amazing inside and we were very very tempted.....that was until I went to get tires for my Landy 90 offroader and came back with a Landy 110 County Station Wagon!

One of the lads here runs a camper van as his daily transport but he pointed out that he cannot get into many of the car parks due to height restrictions, even some "tourist" carparks when he is out touring. He basically lives at the ski slopes in it during the season.

Good luck with your purchase...very jealous!!

« **Reply #10 on:** 08/12/2015 at 12:54 »

Yes, car parks can be a pain for height restrictions Rob

Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #11 on:** 08/12/2015 at 14:40 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 08/12/2015 at 12:54

Yes, car parks can be a pain for height restrictions Rob

Cheers
Mike

It will quash some folks dogging hobby

« **Reply #12 on:** 08/12/2015 at 16:43 »

Quote from: salar on 08/12/2015 at 05:59

Mike,

If you do get a 4x4 don't let your mates play offroad in it whilst you are away. The result can be rather expensive...

That is why you do not get access to the Landy,

Steven.

« **Reply #13 on:** 09/12/2015 at 10:45 »

Quote from: salar on 07/12/2015 at 23:05

Mike,
It would appear that less thinking and more doing is required
Steven.

I'm just waiting for a reply from the dealer ..... I did put in an offer for this one Steven

« **Reply #14 on:** 09/12/2015 at 12:09 »

Awesome!

Finger's crossed you get it Mike!

Things are a bit shakey for me work wise at the minute but once things settle down i'll be investing in a camper/fishing wagon of some description. The way the industry is going at the minute I may well just resign to the idea that i'll nick Edfishes when he's not looking.

Steven.

« **Reply #15 on:** 10/12/2015 at 12:57 »

No reply from down the road ...... I wanted to trade in my Golf and I guess my offer was a bit mean / cheeky

I'll give it a rest for a while and just wait for the right one to come along ........ trouble is I found the one that I'd really like a while ago and it is just a tad above my budget

« **Reply #16 on:** 10/12/2015 at 16:11 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 07/12/2015 at 14:36

This is the one that I'm currently thinking about Steven

thinking a nice bit of Kiwi Camo a la Trout bum diaries would look good Mike

« **Reply #17 on:** 10/12/2015 at 17:50 »

Quote from: salar on 09/12/2015 at 12:09

Awesome!

Finger's crossed you get it Mike!

Things are a bit shakey for me work wise at the minute but once things settle down i'll be investing in a camper/fishing wagon of some description. The way the industry is going at the minute I may well just resign to the idea that i'll nick Edfishes when he's not looking.

Steven.

Steven
Things are a bit shakey for all of us in O & G , just keep the head down and hope for the best

Jim

« **Reply #18 on:** 11/12/2015 at 07:31 »

If you want German....

« **Reply #19 on:** 11/12/2015 at 09:20 »

That looks economical to run as daily transport and easy to park

« **Reply #20 on:** 11/12/2015 at 09:38 »

You are all going too small. What you want is something from these chaps

www.actionmobil.com/en/

In two, three or four axle variants. Sell the house, sell the wife and kids and just go fishing!

« **Reply #21 on:** 12/12/2015 at 16:28 »

How about this one Mike, might just be a bit little. I wouldn't mind the 5th wheel though.

We saw this while holidaying in the Rockies a few years ago.

Bri

« **Reply #22 on:** 25/04/2016 at 17:44 »

Maybe we need one of these?

« **Reply #23 on:** 26/04/2016 at 07:43 »

i guess we'll have to leave our bigger friends at home...

« **Reply #24 on:** 26/04/2016 at 07:46 »

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 25/04/2016 at 17:44

Maybe we need one of these?

I am POSITIVE that is Connaught Water in Chingford, Essex where I started my fishing all those years ago

I think this is the very spot he launches from... http://c8.alamy.com/comp/AFM66E/mother-and-child-by-lakeside-in-autumn-connaught-waters-chingford-AFM66E.jpg