I have just spent the last few months converting a panel van into a camper and now I am planning a trip round europe in it. I am thinking of setting off around the end of April, and would like to see eastern europe, probably making my way down to Bulgaria ( I am english so from Calais!) , I will be travelling by myself (with my dog!) and am a 26 year old female. Although I am excited about the trip, I am concious that I am doing this by myself and would like to meet many people along the way. Any advice on the best way/ places to do this in Eastern europe would be much appreciated, as well as any recomended places to see of stay with a camper. Thanks
Jen
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
First choose countries you want to see. Then read about them. Get as much information as you can. There is a lot of it on Internet. I found this site which can be useful for you: http://www.campingcompass.com
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33513 posts
That sounds like great fun, Jen. Just one thought, because your new, bespoke, camper is your transport, and your sleeping place, and your home-from-home as well, it will be vital to keep your metal friend happy and healthy. If it were me I would have the Chilton guide to whatever the base vehicle is and a list of (internet?) mains dealers and other specialists for the van, as well as a wiring schematic for the camper conversion. Probably having a decent set of tools along with van/camper specialist tools. And, although 40 years ago I could drop the engine from a VW with my eyes shut and one arm tied behind my back I probably would struggle these days. I'd probably take a refresher course on the mechanics, especially if I could specialize in the van maker. I hope you have a really great trip...