[JackInABox]

Hi Guys
I’m hoping for some advice. We are a family of 4 consisting of my wife and I and two small children 2 & 4…. And a small/medium sized dog.
Will a lwb T4 or T5 be suitable for a couple of days away walking in the Lake District and day trips to the beach? I’ve only got a budget of around 10k although I don’t think I need a fully fledged camper perhaps a van that I can put a rock n roll bed in and put the children will in the drivers cab on those make shift fabric bunk beds… I don’t know.
Let me know you thoughts and if it’s doable.
Thanks guys.

 

[BitterandTwisted]

Firstly welcome mate , yes just about if it set up right .
T4 money or an early/high mileage t5

 

[JackInABox]

Firstly welcome mate , yes just about if it set up right .
T4 money or an early/high mileage t5

Thanks mate, appreciate the reply.

 

[Sam2.5tdiT4]

I got a t4 with full width rock n roll. And two kids we put the oldest in the front and youngest in bed with us. Works fine if you get the awning or side tarp to give abit of out door space will be fine. Really in the van you only sleep in them

 

[LizzyWizzy001]

Hi Guys
I’m hoping for some advice. We are a family of 4 consisting of my wife and I and two small children 2 & 4…. And a small/medium sized dog.
Will a lwb T4 or T5 be suitable for a couple of days away walking in the Lake District and day trips to the beach? I’ve only got a budget of around 10k although I don’t think I need a fully fledged camper perhaps a van that I can put a rock n roll bed in and put the children will in the drivers cab on those make shift fabric bunk beds… I don’t know.
Let me know you thoughts and if it’s doable.
Thanks guys.

Depends how old kids are ? For that you could find a decent T4 with pop top and out at least one up there ?
We have that set up only one child though.
100% doable, welcome by the way

 

[JackInABox]

Thanks for the welcome and replies. It’s put my mind at rest. Looks like a T4 is more realistic for the money to have. Now I need to wait for a decent one.
looks like the 1.9 diesel is the engine to go for?

 

[T4HULK]

Welcome along, 1.9TD sluggish but bomb proof 🤙

 

[BitterandTwisted]

Look out for rot and fresh paint ( to hide the rot) .

 

[Orion]

Hi, welcome!

I would say T4 (or older, unconverted T5?) either ideally with a pop top or , if not, get a pop top fitted ( Factor in between £1.8 to 3K )

The extra height for changing ( plus additional sleeping space for your little ones ) is completely transformative as I've found since having one fitted

I wouldn't be too hung up on LWB. We had a LWB T5.1 Caravelle for a year, felt roomy with the extra 400mm but no big deal.

Took up more room on the drive! Got a SWB T5.1 now, don't miss the extra length, easier to park too.


As you say, look for possibly more of a day van for your lifestyle?

No furniture / kitchen and a full width R&R to rear.

Don't bother with a leisure battery set up unless you are going to add a diesel heater.

"Jackery" or similar portable power pack is the way to go with a small "Indel" or "Dometic" type compressor fridge plus a gas stove for snacks / brews / charging etc

Maybe a small awning or event shelter for the dog and cooking and chilling out at sites

I guess just see what's available! You can always post a prospective one on here for comments and advice.

Hope a nice one turns up , come back and show us some pics!


I still miss my old T4 With hindsight I maybe should have kept it and fitted a pop top.....before I fell into the T5.1 money pit.

Time to leave the T4 section and join the T5 section!

 

[Orion]

Forgot to say, and I know it's sounds so obvious, but always go to view the van with the usual checks etc etc. Still loads of scammers out there, especially eBay.

"Selling for a friend / work on an oil rig / forces / abroad. Mobile number only . Live in the Shetlands or somewhere obscure and miles away . Contact me outside of eBay. Will deliver it to you...."

My workmate, one of the cleverest people I know, got scammed for a T4 supposedly in Scotland. Never existed.

 

[LizzyWizzy001]

Thanks for the welcome and replies. It’s put my mind at rest. Looks like a T4 is more realistic for the money to have. Now I need to wait for a decent one.
looks like the 1.9 diesel is the engine to go for?

That’s what we have what’s the rush I say as yea slow , especially up hills 😂but it’s a fun vehicle so enjoy the ride . Solid engine. 👍

 

[Dubnity]

I love the T4's especially the early ones, mines a 1992 and there's no airbags engine management and there's no rev counter just a clock in place and winding windows and they are so strait forward to work on and I'm no mechanic 👍