We\u2019re thrilled to share the journey of starting a new chapter in our lives, a journey symbolised by our new van, the Wildax Altair RL<\/strong>. This blog will be our space to document every twist and turn as we transition from towing a large caravan to exploring the open road in a motorhome.<\/p>\n It all started with a song. My husband\u2019s favourite track, Band on the Run<\/em> by Paul McCartney, has become the soundtrack to this exciting phase of our lives. As we listened to the lyrics, we realised they perfectly captured the sense of freedom and adventure we\u2019re chasing.<\/p>\n The idea of buying this van fills us with joy and hope. It represents not just a vehicle but an opportunity to discover remote places, live off-grid, and embrace the unexpected.<\/p>\n For years, we travelled in a 50-foot caravan, (car in tow) which was perfect for our growing family. But as our kids moved on, we craved something smaller, more flexible, and adventurous.<\/p>\n The caravan\u2019s sheer size limited where we could go, and towing it required careful planning. We dreamed of exploring remote areas we couldn\u2019t previously reach. That\u2019s when it hit us: what we needed was a motorhome.<\/p>\n The Wildax Altair RL<\/strong> was the perfect fit\u2014not too large for me to drive comfortably (I wasn\u2019t keen on anything too big) and packed with the features we need for off-grid living. Its size is comparable to the Land Rover we used to tow the caravan, making it feel manageable yet versatile.<\/p>\n Before we take delivery of the van on November 30th<\/strong>, we\u2019ve had a few modifications made to suit our needs:<\/p>\n We chose this model for several reasons:<\/p>\n How Does the Wildax Altair RL Generate Power?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For now, our travels will be within the UK, as our 16-year-old sausage dog, who can\u2019t handle a rabies injection, is too frail for overseas trips. He\u2019s part of the family and will join us on our adventures, ensuring we have lots of cosy nights in the van together.<\/p>\n This blog is just the beginning. In future posts, we\u2019ll share:<\/p>\n Will this new lifestyle be everything we hope it will be? Or will we discover unforeseen challenges? Follow our journey to find out\u2014and see if we\u2019ve made a monumental mistake or found the adventure of a lifetime.<\/p>\n Stay tuned, and welcome aboard!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to our first blog! We\u2019re thrilled to share the journey of starting a new chapter in our lives, a journey symbolised by our new van, the Wildax Altair RL. This blog will be our space to document every twist and turn as we transition from towing a large caravan to exploring the open road… <\/p>\nWhy \u201cVan on the Run?\u201d<\/h4>\n
Why We Chose the Wildax Altair RL for Our Adventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n
From Caravan to Van: The Big Decision<\/h3>\n
Customising Our Altair RL<\/h3>\n
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Why the Wildax Altair RL?<\/h3>\n
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A Home for the Whole Family<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s Next?<\/h3>\n
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