New Tug with 4 kids not so easy :(

[Smergen]

already been mentioned.. read up cannot have car seats side facing so until they little adults nope.

Get a forward facing seat troopy?

 

[Bluey]

a tidy 100 would be good, Bluey just bought one

nice work @Fabulous it goes well to what about a Coaster those small buses like a mini bus there diesel not sure what motor if there 6 cyl ,,,,,,,,, why not @davemc ?????????? would suit every one

and you can get troopys with back doors and normal seats like @Smergen said

 

[davemc]

with three rows of seats? I thought they where only 5 seaters?
If the disco can last 2 years I think we go down that path and see.
If it does not then we have to buy something maybe even short term

 

[cruza driver]

Get a forward facing seat troopy?

That was my thoughts

 

[Smergen]

with three rows of seats? I thought they where only 5 seaters?

Not as easy to find but they are around:

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bent...-white-5-speed-manual-troopcarrier/1092656040

Maybe find a good example with side seats and get it engineered with forward seats through guys like this:

http://www.techsafeseating.com.au/c...er-lc78-series-7-8-9-seater-mine-site-vehicle

 

[davemc]

Thanks for the link @Smergen I have only seen old ones converted

 

[Smirke]

Hate to say it, but unless you are in to buying a new car every 3 or 4 years, you are down to one of 3 options....

1. Downsize van to allow for weight issues. (Not ideal but must be considered if you want those smaller cars, but then you will be upgrading the car and van within 4 years, like we had to.)

2. Get a landcruiser, patrol or disco. (Everything else you will outgrow quicker than you think. We did)

3. Stick with what you've got. It hasn't really let you down, and unless you are doing a huge trip where you need 'more reliability', then it's not really an issue. Cost of fuel is irrelevant with the size van you got.

Our next one will have to be either the Disco (which I don't think we'll go due to the electrical gremlins and servicing costs) or landcruiser.

Good luck.

 

[davemc]

Ta as said we probably keeping the disco unless she dies
Will keep a eye out for something older maybe for me to upgrade..
In 2 years maybe we look at a Everest etc with 40k on the clock for $40k. Connor might have grown enough to get out of car seat he is 7 in March.
Anyone have a medevil rack I can borrow.

 

[Dobbie]

Hey davemc.

I just saw the perfect vehicle for you!

It's a DC 3. Plane with wings cut off. Sits high off road, Diesel engine and has lots of portholes /windows
All registered and mobile. Would carry lots of kids easily but won't fly without some modification.

Don't know if GVM etc was invented when they made it but I found myself smiling when I saw it and thought of your dilemma.

 

[Dobbie]

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...L9wuxM:;IYrQGfGIL9wuxM:&imgrc=IYrQGfGIL9wuxM:

That's a link to the monster. Had trouble trying to copy it.

 

[Smergen]

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=werner+kroll&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#imgdii=UWbX8AtdWoPWSM:;IYrQGfGIL9wuxM:;IYrQGfGIL9wuxM:&imgrc=IYrQGfGIL9wuxM:

That's a link to the monster. Had trouble trying to copy it.

Is this it @Dobbie ?

https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/cultural-directory.aspx?id=86746

 

[Dobbie]

That's it..

You think it's suitable?

 

[Smergen]

That's it..

You think it's suitable?

Certainly would have the seating capacity, as well as load carrying ability. Not sure of the current tow rating, although the previous engine(s) certainly would have managed. Turning circle would be very problematic so you'd be looking for drive through sites everywhere.

 

[Dobbie]

Or drive over?

Apologies if I'm seeming to scoff at a dilemma but couldn't resist when I saw it.

Strange how odd thoughts spring to mind.

 

[davemc]

it does tow ha ha

 

[Dobbie]

Problem solved!

 

[chartrock]

Here is another slant on it.

 

[MrLind]

For what it is worth, my wife has a multivan, and I have the Iveco daily 55s17 4x4. It is a beast and the kids love it