stealthcamper

[fealar]

just bought a mk6 swb and im going to convert into a stealth camper for urban camping. I work away from home all the time so hopefully once its sorted no more cheap smelly digs lol. ill keep you all posted I just concentrating on getting her running right at the mo

[Northwest2go]

When I used to do long distance couriering, I used to kip in my van on Industrial estates along with many truck drivers. However, ensure you get a quiet corner as they all start up the engines ready for the getaway at circa 4am.
They are nice quiet places to kip though, and mostly safe. Many will have a tea van that opens early as well.
Do you work away in one particular place all week? if so, pick an area nearby that is quiet and off you go.
I used to use Motorway service stations for washing/showers etc.

[fealar]

Thanks for the tips mate. I work in construction so I can be a week to a year in one spot all over the uk, its just depends on the job. the company I work for now though are notorious for jobs that last upto a month. so it made sense that I take the plunge.
some sites let you park onsite so showers toilet etc shouldnt be a problem. but most of the time thats not the case so I was going to use 24 tescos and such like. I know a few people that have stealth campers themselves and the biggest problem I foresee is electricity. im gona have to do alot of studding into inverters, leisure batterys and split charge relays to make sure I get best bang for my buck. ill start the transformation in a couple of weeks as the vans got a clutch/ gearbox problem which makes it more of a caravan than a campervan

[pepper]

Most Tesco stores have automatic camera recognition, working, stop in a few Tesco stores and you'll soon find it more expensive than stopping in a hotel!

[fealar]

Most Tesco stores have automatic camera recognition, working, stop in a few Tesco stores and you'll soon find it more expensive than stopping in a hotel!

your spot on, I meant camp near them.

[BigMonty]

Wish I had done this when I worked away.
Instead of staying in pubs. Would have saved myself an absolute fortune. And my liver would be in better condition

[Beegly]

I spent a couple of months around london and sauf end sleeping in my escort, I used leasure centres for a swim and a shower. Or service stations for a shower.

[fealar]

I spent a couple of months around london and sauf end sleeping in my escort, I used leasure centres for a swim and a shower. Or service stations for a shower.

good idea mate never thought of using leisure centres

[n8rbos]

Get yaself on to my forum link below for ideas for places to stop , showers etc, it's free to join

[churchey]

as a hgv driver theres no such thing as a "quiet" industrial estate

stealth camper sounds good....pics as you go please! maplin does some decent 12volt stuff...i have a badass 10.2" lcd freeview telly-£99

[ricc]

theres loads of info on the wildcamping forum, despite the name its motor home and van based.

[coacher]

Most Tesco stores have automatic camera recognition, working, stop in a few Tesco stores and you'll soon find it more expensive than stopping in a hotel!

If you do get any begging letters from a parking company give it as much attention as a scam email from the other side of the world. It's NOT a parking ticket and only the LANDOWNER can make a claim for loss of earnings or damage only.

[ColinJack]

If you do get any begging letters from a parking company give it as much attention as a scam email from the other side of the world. It's NOT a parking ticket and only the LANDOWNER can make a claim for loss of earnings or damage only.

Just always makes me a bit nervous that they have my home address ... and might get unpleasant

[coacher]

If you do get any begging letters from a parking company give it as much attention as a scam email from the other side of the world. It's NOT a parking ticket and only the LANDOWNER can make a claim for loss of earnings or damage only.

Just always makes me a bit nervous that they have my home address ... and might get unpleasant

They are a spineless, faceless lot. They won't do anything more than make wildly over the top accusations that you owe them a bazillion majillion pounds. Ignore it and crack on with the camper.

[pedracer]

does this apply to motorway service stations that don't want you to park overnight? Always suspected that it was B.S, but never needed to test the theory!