chrisnd @ukrm wrote:

> On 04/12/2023 09:34, Tim wrote:
> > On 01/12/2023 19:20, GeoffC wrote:
> > > chrisnd @ukrm wrote:
> > >
> > > > On 01/12/2023 15:14, wessie wrote:
> >>>>Turby <xsurf@xmail.com> wrote in
> news:ukcqgq$1t61n$1@dont-email.me:
> > > > >
> > > > > posting here has never been proportional to miles on a
> > > > > motorcycle
> > > > >
> > > > > the death of this group is mostly due to much better resources
> > > > > existing elsewhere for sorting mobile phone, computer and
> > > > > medical problems
> > > >
> > > >   + campervans...
> > > >
> > >
> > > OK I'll bite.
> > > Suppose one were looking for a campervan for Europe for 2(60+)
> > > people. What are the best options?
> > >
> > >
> > Having seen one recently I think you need a Unimog conversion. You
> > can put the bike, motorised or otherwise, up on it and it has easy
> > step-up access for those with worn joints. Finally and most
> > importantly ask yourself who is going to get in your way when you
> > pick your parking spot?
>
> Oh yes, but to keep under the 3500Kg weight, the 'conversion' might
> have to be limited to (empty) bog, bedroll and tarpaulin?
>

You could leave out the bog, Unimogs are high enough that one can take
a dump under the back axle. Just remember to save enough pizza boxes
for this purpose.

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Geoff
NTV650

YTC#1 wrote:

> On 03/12/2023 16:35, GeoffC wrote:
> >
> > People I've spoken to only use it for a night time pee. Full blown
> > poo is usually reserved for a public toilet (campsite/services
> > etc).
>
> That is all very well as long as you only go in the daytime, when on
> a site.
>

I think 20 years of chugging aroung Europe in a lorry (sans crapper)
has trained my guts nicely.

> > admit the thought of lugging a full load of turds around Europe does
> > not really appeal.
>
> People seem to object to carrying the shit around, dunno why, you
> have lugged it around in your body.
>

Maybe because our bodies do a very good job of storing the stuff
without stink, flies or aggressive chemicals

> During covid no campsites had loos etc open, so we had a toilet tent
> and a porta potti alongside our Berlingo.
>
> 2 days was max of crap to dispose of due to weight.
> >
But did the dwindling food supply not compensate as far as weight goes?

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Geoff
NTV650

On 08/12/2023 11:34, GeoffC wrote:
> YTC#1 wrote:
>
>> On 03/12/2023 16:35, GeoffC wrote:
>>>
>>> People I've spoken to only use it for a night time pee. Full blown
>>> poo is usually reserved for a public toilet (campsite/services
>>> etc).
>>
>> That is all very well as long as you only go in the daytime, when on
>> a site.
>>
>
> I think 20 years of chugging aroung Europe in a lorry (sans crapper)
> has trained my guts nicely.

Wait until you get IBS ......
>

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YTC#1 wrote:

> On 08/12/2023 11:34, GeoffC wrote:
> > YTC#1 wrote:
> >
> > > On 03/12/2023 16:35, GeoffC wrote:
> > > >
> > > > People I've spoken to only use it for a night time pee. Full
> > > > blown poo is usually reserved for a public toilet
> > > > (campsite/services etc).
> > >
> > > That is all very well as long as you only go in the daytime, when
> > > on a site.
> > >
> >
> > I think 20 years of chugging aroung Europe in a lorry (sans crapper)
> > has trained my guts nicely.
>
> Wait until you get IBS ......
> >

I used to know a driver with something similar, he was the one who
taught met the pizza box trick (I mentioned elsewhere).

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Geoff
NTV650